This is an absolutely fantastic antique pair of Federal Revival shield back arm chairs, Circa 1920 in date.
These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful, solid mahogany with hand-carved decoration throughout, and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking.
The pair of armchairs features an attractive shield back design and ''overstuffed'' seats that have been reupholstered in a beautiful teal damask.
Provenance:
High Buston Hall, Alnwick, Northumberland
Condition:
In excellent condition, having been beautifully restored and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 100 cm x Width 55 cm x Depth 54 cm
Height 57 cm - Seat height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 3 inches x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches
Height 1 foot, 10 inches - Seat height
Buston Hall
A Grade II Listed Georgian country house with two annexes, coastal views, and over fou
...r acres of gardens and paddocks. Positioned amidst the unspoiled landscapes of the Northumbrian Heritage Coast, this magnificent Grade II Listed Georgian country house—once part of the Duke of Northumberland’s estate—boasts far-reaching views across the National Trust dunes at Buston Links, extending towards the Alnmouth estuary and the North Sea. With lovingly maintained gardens and paddock extending to over four acres, the property also includes two annexes, offering additional flexibility and potential within this wonderfully scenic setting.
This period saw the introduction of brass to wood from the previous marquetry that had been originally used. The sofa table was also introduced.
The main features of the Regency period furniture were its simplicity, with straight, unbroken surfaces and lines.
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton - 18th-century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as ''best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed.'' Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called ''flame mahogany.''
The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.
Our reference: A5023a
Internal Reference: A5023a
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1223143
Dateline of this antique is 1920
Height is 100cm (39.4inches)Width is 55cm (21.7inches)Depth is 54cm (21.3inches)
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