Antique English Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany & Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1890)

This is a stunning quality antique Victorian mahogany and leather revolving office armchair, circa 1890, designed in the style of the Chippendale period, which has been newly upholstered and originated from the boardroom of the famous English cricketer, Lord Cowdrey.

Summary:

• Item: Revolving office armchair

• Circa: 1890

• Period: Victorian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid mahogany

• Originated from Lord Cowdrey’s boardroom

• In the style of the Georgian Chippendale period

• Shaped top rail with foliate cresting

• Tunbridge ware cartouche

• Elegant pierced back splat

• Curved foliate carved arms

• Newly upholstered in red leather

• Hand tacked brass stud seat

• Serpentine shaped seat

• Splayed mahogany legs

• Claw and ball feet

• Original brass castors

• Rotates 360 degrees

• Fixed height & angle

• Very comfortable

• Cleaned mechanism

• Original polish & patination

• Good condition

• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• 14 day free UK returns policy

The armchair features a shaped top rail with foliate cresting, decorated with oval Tunbridge ware cartouche above a pierced central splat, secured by curved foliate carved arms. The chair benefits from a newly upholstered red leather seat, with a serpentine shaped front rail, finished with hand tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The underside of the seat has been re-webbed in the traditional manner. The chair sits on four shaped mahogany legs that terminate on ball and claw feet and the original brass castors. The chair incorporates a mechanism allowing it to rotate 360 degrees. The chair mechanism has been restored and serviced and is in good working order. The mechanism is not designed to recline or be height adjustable (as it’s an early office chair). It is, however, extremely comfortable to sit on as it features a lovely padded seat.

Condition Report:

The chair and mechanism is in good working condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair seat has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain red leather, which incorporates the traditional brass studwork tacks to the seat perimeter and traditional hessian material to the underside. Therefore, the leather is in excellent condition, with no wear, fading or damage. This chair is not designed to recline or be height adjustable (as it’s an early office chair). It is, however, extremely comfortable to sit on as it features a lovely padded seat. The revolving mechanism is in good working order, having just been cleaned and serviced. There is some play to the mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair. The chair features a rich medium brown mahogany colour, having been cleaned and polished in our workshops. The chair retains its original brass castors, which are also in good condition. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:

External height = 98.2cm or 38?” or 3ft 2?”

External width = 66.8cm or 26¼” or 2ft 2¼”

External depth = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and southern Scotland. *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery 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.

International Buyers:

Please contact us before purchasing the item, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

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Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com