Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Summary:
• Item: Revolving Office Armchair
• Circa: 1870
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Freshly reupholstered
• Green leather
• Deep buttoned
• Ring turned spindle frame
• Elegant shaped padded arms
• Sprung horsehair seat
• Umbrella shaped legs
• Brass mug castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Extremely comfortable
• Excellent quality
• Stunning original patination & colour
• 14 day free UK returns policy
This style of chair was also known as a “Captains chair”. The chair features an elegant deep-buttoned leather curved back, which is connected to the sweeping padded leather arms above a bank of ring turned spindles. The seat is sprung with horsehair filling; which makes it extremely comfortable. The leather is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter of the seat frame above a reeded frieze. The seat is connected to the base by four sturdy umbrella shaped legs, which terminate on brass mug castors. The chair revolves 360 degrees and does not recline; chairs of this age were not designed to recline. The chair is extremely comfortable, has a fantastic colour and is in very good condition.
The chair features a rich deep mahogany colour. As its boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
This office chair is in excellent original condition. The arms, frame and seat are completely solid and show no signs of movement. The leather seat is in excellent condition and is free from any holes, damage or rips. The seat is fixed at a standard height and revolves 360 degrees. Chairs of this age were not designed to recline. Importantly, there are no breaks to the arms or legs. The chair sits on brass mug castors. This chair is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 93cm or 36” or 3ft 0”
External width = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
External depth = 65cm or 25” or 2ft 1”
Seat height = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Seat width = 46cm or 18” or 1ft 6”
Seat depth = 53cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer for international purchases.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Victorian Mahogany & Leather Revolving Captains Office Desk Armchair (Circa 1870)
