Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
• Item: Revolving office chair
• Circa: 1910
• Period: Edwardian
• Provenance: Leeds, England, UK
• Cabinet Makers: W.M. Richardson of Leeds/Bradford
• Wood: Solid oak
• Curved bowed bar back
• Wrap around arms
• Central vertical back splats
• Green leather seat
• Splayed oak legs
• Original steel castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Reclining back action
• Adjustable height
• Very comfortable
• Serviced mechanism
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent condition
• 14 day free UK returns policy
Here is a good quality antique English Edwardian oak revolving office armchair, made by W.M. Richardson of Leeds & Bradford cabinet makers, circa 1910, in excellent condition.
The chair has been upholstered with top quality full grain green leather padded seat, which has been finished with brass studs to the perimeter. The underside of the seat has been re-webbed in the traditional manner. The chair sits on four splayed oak legs that terminate on the original steel castors. The chair mechanism has been restored and serviced and is in excellent working order. The chair rotates 360 degrees; the seat height can be adjusted by turning a ribbed metal screw on the underside of the chair. The chair also features a reclining action. The chair is extremely comfortable to sit at as it features a lovely padded seat.
This item features a rich dark brown oak colour.
Condition Report:
The chair and its mechanism are in excellent working condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair has been upholstered with top quality full grain green leather padded seat, which has been finished with brass studs to the perimeter. The underside of the seat has been re-webbed in the traditional manner. The chair mechanism has been restored and serviced and is in excellent condition - the reclining adjustable height mechanism is also in excellent working order. The chair features its original castors, which are also in good condition. Importantly, there are no breaks to the back, arms or legs. As the chair boasts its original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
The following information provides dimensions on when the chair height is lowered and also raised to its highest setting using by adjusting the central steel rod:
External height (raised) = 88cm or 34” or 2ft 10”
External height (lowered) = 77.2cm or 30” or 2ft 6”
External width = 66.5cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
External depth = 66.5cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
Seat height (raised) = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Seat height (lowered) = 45cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Arm height (from seat) = 26.7cm or 10½”
Back height (from seat) = 35.5cm or 14” or 1ft 2”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £50. 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:
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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:
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 1910s.
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Edwardian Oak & Green Leather Revolving Office Desk Chair by W.m. Richardson of Leeds & Bradford (Circa 1910)
