Pair of Fine Quality 19thc Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchairs Stamped T Willson, London

1900 - 1920

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A pair of fine quality late 19th/early 20th century mahogany Chippendale style open armchairs of good proportion, stamped T WILLSON, 68, QUEEN STREET, LONDON.

These chairs consist of a shaped top rail with carved scrolling acanthus with carved harebell to the centre and floral decoration to either corner with graduating and moulded uprights to the sides.

The central back splat being pierced with finely carved anthemion decoration to the centre with foliate and floral carved decoration.

The scrolling arms have carved foliate decoration to the front and back leading down to the drop in seats, these being upholstered in a duck egg blue and neutral tone fabric in good condition – this fabric can easily be changed if necessary once purchased.

This leads down to the front rail having a gadroon carved moulding, the chairs are supported on carved cabriole legs to the front having carved scrolling acanthus to the top terminating with carved ball and claw foot with outswept legs to the back.

Thomas Willson, 68, Queen Street, London was a cabinet maker, upholsterer and a furniture dealer, the company was established in 1818 and was carried on by his wife and later his son into the late 19th century.

This pair of chairs are in very good condition, are of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 39’’ / 99cm

Width: 28.25’’ / 71.75cm

Depth: 26’’ / 66cm

Seat height: 17.5’’ / 44.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

99cm (38.98")

Width

71cm (27.95")

Depth

66cm (25.98")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA535717

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS1006

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A pair of fine quality late 19th/early 20th century mahogany Chippendale style open armchairs of good proportion, stamped T WILLSON, 68, QUEEN STREET, LONDON.

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These chairs consist of a shaped top rail with carved scrolling acanthus with carved harebell to the centre and floral decoration to either corner with graduating and moulded uprights to the sides.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Pair of fine quality 19thc mahogany Chippendale style armchairs stamped T WILLSON, LONDON — fig 1. Pair of Fine Quality 19thc Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchairs Stamped T Willson, London

The central back splat being pierced with finely carved anthemion decoration to the centre with foliate and floral carved decoration.

The scrolling arms have carved foliate decoration to the front and back leading down to the drop in seats, these being upholstered in a duck egg blue and neutral tone fabric in good condition – this fabric can easily be changed if necessary once purchased.

fig 2. Pair of fine quality 19thc mahogany Chippendale style armchairs stamped T WILLSON, LONDON — fig 2. Pair of Fine Quality 19thc Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchairs Stamped T Willson, London

This leads down to the front rail having a gadroon carved moulding, the chairs are supported on carved cabriole legs to the front having carved scrolling acanthus to the top terminating with carved ball and claw foot with outswept legs to the back.

fig 3. Pair of fine quality 19thc mahogany Chippendale style armchairs stamped T WILLSON, LONDON — fig 3. Pair of Fine Quality 19thc Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchairs Stamped T Willson, London

Thomas Willson, 68, Queen Street, London was a cabinet maker, upholsterer and a furniture dealer, the company was established in 1818 and was carried on by his wife and later his son into the late 19th century.