Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Summary:
• Item: Revolving office chair
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Solid oak
• Cabinet Maker: Shannon Company
• Curved bowed bar back
• Wrap around arms
• Elegant fan back
• Solid oak saddle seat
• Splayed oak legs
• Brass 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 a solid oak saddle contoured seat, which is extremely comfortable. The chair sits on four splayed oak legs that terminate on brass 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 mechanism has been cleaned 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 saddle shaped 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 mechanism has been cleaned and 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 replacement brass 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.
Provenance:
Shannon Ltd. Company began trading in 1886 from their premises in 14 - 16 Ropemaker Street, London. The business had American origins. They were cabinet makers and retailers of top quality office furniture during the late Victorian period and early 20th Century. Their main customer base was the city of London and South East but they also sold furniture further afield.
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) = 94cm or 37” or 3ft 1”
External height (lowered) = 80.8cm or 31” or 2ft 7”
External width = 68.7cm or 27” or 2ft 3”
External depth = 68.7cm or 27” or 2ft 3”
Seat height (raised) = 58.8cm or 23” or 1ft 11”
Seat height (lowered) = 45.1cm or 29¾” or 1ft 5¾”
Arm height (from seat) = 22.5cm or 8”
Back height (from seat) = 37cm or 14½” or 1ft 2½”
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:
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 1890s.
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Victorian Oak Revolving Office Desk Library Captains Chair by Shannon Company of London (Circa 1890)
