Superb Pair of Late 19th Century Mahogany Open Armchairs in the Chippendale Style

1900 - 1920

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A superb pair of late 19th/early 20th century mahogany open armchairs in the Chippendale style.

This pair of chairs consist of a shaped top rail with central carved shell and foliate carved decoration with shell carving to the outer top corners.

This leads down to the central splat, pierced and carved in the typical Chippendale manner with foliate and scrolling decoration.

The side supports have blind fret foliate carved decoration, the arms and arm supports being shaped in design with carved foliate decoration to the end.

The seats are upholstered with an antiqued red leather fabric being secured with brass dome-head tacks.

The front legs are of cabriole design with carved shell and leaf decoration to the top terminating with a ball and claw foot, the back legs being of splay design.

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

Size:

Height: 39.5'' / 100.5cm

Width: 25.75'' / 65.5cm

Depth: 24'' / 61cm

Seat height: 19'' / 48cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

100.5cm (39.57")

Width

65.5cm (25.79")

Depth

61cm (24.02")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA578189

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS903

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 NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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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 superb pair of late 19th/early 20th century mahogany open armchairs in the Chippendale style.

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This pair of chairs consist of a shaped top rail with central carved shell and foliate carved decoration with shell carving to the outer top corners.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Superb pair of late 19th century mahogany open armchairs in the Chippendale style — fig 1. Superb Pair of Late 19th Century Mahogany Open Armchairs in the Chippendale Style

This leads down to the central splat, pierced and carved in the typical Chippendale manner with foliate and scrolling decoration.

The side supports have blind fret foliate carved decoration, the arms and arm supports being shaped in design with carved foliate decoration to the end.

fig 2. Superb pair of late 19th century mahogany open armchairs in the Chippendale style — fig 2. Superb Pair of Late 19th Century Mahogany Open Armchairs in the Chippendale Style

The seats are upholstered with an antiqued red leather fabric being secured with brass dome-head tacks.

The front legs are of cabriole design with carved shell and leaf decoration to the top terminating with a ball and claw foot, the back legs being of splay design.