Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Summary:
• Item: Revolving office chair
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Shaped bowed bar back
• Wrap around down swept arms
• Elegant spindle back
• Green full grain leather seat
• Splayed mahogany legs
• Original 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
A bank of vertical turned bulbous spindles connect the shaped bar back and arms to the mahogany seat frame. The chair has a green full grain leather seat, finished with brass studs, which is extremely comfortable. The chair sits on four splayed mahogany legs that terminate on its original 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 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 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.
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 chair has a full grain top quality green leather seat, which features the traditional webbing to the underside. 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 brass castors, which are 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) = 95.2cm or 37½” or 3ft 1½”
External height (lowered) = 86cm or 33” or 2ft 9”
External width = 66cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
External depth = 66cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
Seat height (raised) = 57cm or 22½” or 1ft 10½”
Seat height (lowered) = 48.5cm or 19” or 1ft 7”
Arm height (from seat) = 24.3cm or 9½”
Back height (from seat) = 41cm or 16” or 1ft 4”
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 1880s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Yolanda Gray Antiques Profile Page
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