Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Summary:
• Item: Revolving office chair
• Circa: 1910
• Period: Edwardian
• Provenance: Leeds, England, UK
• Mechanism: Hillcrest, England
• Wood: Solid oak
• Curved bowed bar back
• Wrap around arms
• Elegant fan back
• Green leather seat
• Splayed oak legs
• Original castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Reclining back action
• Adjustable height
• Very comfortable
• Serviced mechanism
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent condition
• 14 day free UK returns policy
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 castors. 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 is stamped ”Hillcrest, Registered Trademark, W.H.F., England” on the mechanism below the seat. The chair mechanism has been restored and serviced and is in excellent working order. The chair also features a reclining action. The chair is extremely comfortable to sit on as it features a lovely padded seat.
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 serviced and is in excellent condition. The tension of the reclining action can be adjusted by turning the large screw and the chair can be raised or lowered on the central steel thread. 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) = 90cm or 35½” or 2ft 11½”
External height (lowered) = 83.7cm or 33” or 2ft 9”
External width = 64cm or 25¼” or 2ft 1¼”
External depth = 64cm or 25¼” or 2ft 1¼”
Seat height (raised) = 50.5cm or 19” or 1ft 7”
Seat height (lowered) = 43.5cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
Arm height (from seat) = 23.5cm or 9¼”
Back height (from seat) = 43cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
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 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:
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 Hillcrest Office Desk Chair (Circa 1910)
