Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
• Item: Revolving Office Armchair
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Late Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Newly reupholstered
• Red full grain leather
• Deep buttoned wraparound arms
• Scroll carvings
• 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
Here is a very good quality antique Victorian mahogany and leather revolving office tub chair, circa 1890, in excellent condition. This style of chair was also known as a “tub chair” and has been newly upholstered in full grain red leather. The chair features an elegant deep-buttoned, leather curved and well padded back in a “wraparound” style that connects to the splayed carved arms. A bank of ring turned spindles connect the arms to the chair seat frame. The stuff-over seat is sprung with horsehair filling; which makes it extremely comfortable, features a simple moulded frieze below. The leather is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter of the seat frame. The seat is connected to the base by four sturdy umbrella shaped legs, which terminate on brass 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 excellent condition.
The chair features a rich deep mahogany colour. As it 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 condition. The chair has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain red leather. 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. As it 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. Importantly, there are no breaks to the arms or legs. The chair sits on replacement brass castors. This chair is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 91.5cm or 36” or 3ft
External width = 74.5cm or 29” or 2ft 5”
External depth = 66cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
Arm Height = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft 8¼”
Back Height = 43.5cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
Seat height = 54.5cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
Seat width = 62cm or 24” or 2ft ”
Seat depth = 52.5cm 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. You will be given a full refund.
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 and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers.
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 1890s.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Victorian Mahogany & Red Leather Revolving Tub Office Desk Armchair Chair (Circa 1890)
