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Pair of Early C19th William IV Period Maple Bedroom or Occasional Chairs in the Manner of Gillows.
M Lees and Sons
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M Lees and Sons

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Pair of Early C19th William IV Period Maple Bedroom or Occasional Chairs in the Manner of Gillows.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Smart pair of early C19th William IV period maple bedroom or occasional chairs in the manner of Gillows.

Decorative pair of 'blonde' maple side chairs with well-carved shaped ovoid open backs with good detail . The figured pale maple timber having achieved a pleasing mellow patina and sheen .

Raised on turned and carved fore-legs , the stuff-over seats benefitting from recent clean upholstery.

One chair had minor evidence of historic woodworm which been treated and eradicated .

Excellent strong frames in good original condition with no breaks , damage or repairs .

Have design features recognised as being possibly from the workshops of the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster and London though not marked .

H(Back) 35"

H (Seat) 18"

W 17"

D 16"

England c.1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated these William IV Maple Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA496915
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 179
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Smart pair of early C19th William IV period maple bedroom or occasional chairs in the manner of Gillows.
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Decorative pair of 'blonde' maple side chairs with well-carved shaped ovoid open backs with good detail.
M Lees and Sons

. The figured pale maple timber having achieved a pleasing mellow patina and sheen .

fig 1. A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns.
fig 1. Pair of Early C19th William IV Period Maple Bedroom or Occasional Chairs in the Manner of Gillows.

Raised on turned and carved fore-legs , the stuff-over seats benefitting from recent clean upholstery.

One chair had minor evidence of historic woodworm which been treated and eradicated .

Excellent strong frames in good original condition with no breaks , damage or repairs .

fig 2. A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns.
fig 2. Pair of Early C19th William IV Period Maple Bedroom or Occasional Chairs in the Manner of Gillows.

Have design features recognised as being possibly from the workshops of the esteemed cabinet-making firm of Gillows of Lancaster and London though not marked .

H(Back) 35"

H (Seat) 18"

W 17"

D 16"

England c.1830

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these William IV Maple Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA496915
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 179
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns.

Pair of Early C19th William IV Period Maple Bedroom or Occasional Chairs in the Manner of Gillows.

Archive II A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View II
Archive III A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns.
Archive V A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View V
Archive VI A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View VI
Archive VII A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View IX
Archive X A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View X
Archive XI A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View XI
Archive XII A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View XIII
Archive XIV A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View XIV
Archive XV A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View XV
Archive XVI A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View XVI
Archive XVII A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View XVII
Archive XVIII A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns. View XVIII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
Items Sold 1,591
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns.
Pair of early C19th William IV period maple bedroom or occasional chairs in the manner of Gillows.
Ref: SA496915
A pair of early nineteenth-century William IV carved maple occasional chairs featuring open back frames with central shell motifs and seats upholstered in pink fabric with gold fleur-de-lis patterns.
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William IV furniture, dating from 1830 to 1837, bridges the refinement of the Regency era and the heavier ornamentation of early Victorian design. Pieces often feature robust turned legs, carved organic motifs such as scrollwork or shells, and rich timber veneers.

Craftsmen predominantly used hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, walnut, and polished maple. Upholstery traditionally relied on natural horsehair padding covered in woven silk, damask, or wool fabrics.

Authentic pieces feature traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, period-correct wood oxidisation, and carved details showing subtle hand-tooling marks rather than machine precision.

Pairing antique occasional chairs with contemporary desks, dressing tables, or positioning them as accent seating in an entryway adds historical weight and texture to a modern design scheme.

Clean timber surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Upholstered areas should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading and gently vacuumed with a soft brush attachment.
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