19th Century Gillows Figured Walnut Leather Chesterfield Sofa

An extremely well drawn 19th century figured walnut deep buttoned leather upholstered Chesterfield by Gillows, the back legs stamped 5359 which is a four figured Gillows numbering stamp.

Having beautifully pronounced shaped scrolling arms and shaped breakfront edge this quality chesterfield has been upholstered in finest deep buttoned hand dyed leather hyde.

English dating to circa 1860-1880.

The elegant design has a sprung deep buttoned seat, back and arms making this a very comfortable chesterfield.

The front and back turned legs being made of solid figured walnut retaining their original refurbished gilt brass castors. It is rare to find a chesterfield with front and back turned legs especially of such quality figured walnut which are all the signs of an excemporary maker such as Gillows. The underneath having the bow central bar running front to back also a being another with the frame being extremely heavy in weight.

A superb quality chesterfield having the sought breakfront and scrolling arms upholstered in a stunning hand dyed leather with brass studwork.

A very desirable chesterfield to any private individual with a discerning eye or collector alike.

Seat Height 18 1/4 inches - 46.5cm

Seat Depth 21 1/4 inches - 54cm

Seat Width 57 1/2 inches - 146cm

Loveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London.

Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.

As proud members of BADA & LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association.

Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed.

All Items are sold with 100% satisfaction 14 day money back guarantee, return delivery will be charged for.

We deliver within the UK for usually between £60-£80 and ship worldwide with professional bespoke crating via air to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

Delivery within the mainland UK will usually be with 7 to 14 days but please allow up to 28 days. We also ship worldwide with a professional bespoke crating service and large International couriers via air and sea to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

GOODS

All items listed are in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods by experienced cabinet makers and polishers keeping the original colour and patina wherever possible.

Please bear in mind you may find the usual markings with antique furniture that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of the item.

VIEWINGS

We have a reputation for being long established antique dealers in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom, due to London overheads, easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire.

We will happily arrange for clients to be collected travelling via train. Local stations being Hertford North, Stevenage and Ware, all being a 10 minute drive from us.

Please contact us for location and appointments.

Telephone: 01438 869 819

Payments accepted are Bank Transfer, Cheque, Major Credit Cards or Cash.

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 5.30pm Please email or call beforehand to make an appointment.

If outside of these times again please call to make an appointment

We have more than 40 years experience in supplying Antique furniture to the trade, public and interior designers from all parts of the world so please buy with confidence as we have passed the test of time.