Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Summary:
• Item: Revolving Office Armchair
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Cabinetmakers: Hampton & Sons, Pall Mall, London, UK
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Newly upholstered
• Dark green leather
• Upholstered arched backrest & seat
• Shaped arm supports
• Comfortable sprung padded seat
• Hand tacked brass studwork
• Splayed oak legs
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Extremely comfortable
• Large proportions
• Cleaned & serviced mechanism
• Excellent quality & condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
This style of chair was also known as a “Captains chair” and boasts large proportions.
The chair has been newly & professionally upholstered using top-quality full grain dark green leather, finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The seat has been re-sprung, to ensure it is firm but comfortable. The underside of the seat has been covered with traditional hessian in the traditional manner. This beautiful piece sits on four splayed legs, terminating on pad feet. The chair rotates 360 degrees the mechanism runs smoothly. The chair mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and serviced. The chair is extremely comfortable to sit on.
Provenance:
Hampton and Sons were cabinet makers of Antique Furniture and were first established in circa 1830 by William Hampton. He opened his first shop selling General household to more fine furniture in Cranbourn Street, in London. In 1869 Williams Two sons George and William joined his business and they expanded and moved to the larger premises 8 Pall Mall, London.
Condition Report:
The chair and mechanism are in excellent working condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the oak frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair has been newly & professionally upholstered in a top-quality full grain dark green leather, which has been finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The seat has been re-sprung, to ensure it is firm but comfortable. The underside of the seat has been recovered with hessian in the traditional manner. Therefore, the leather is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear and tear, damage or holes etc. The cast iron mechanism has been cleaned and serviced. There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of this piece of furniture. There are no breaks to the cast iron revolving mechanism. The chair frame features a rich brown oak colour, having been cleaned and polished in our workshops. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 90.5cm or 35?” or 2ft 11?”
External width = 59.5cm or 23½” or 1ft 11½”
External depth = 62cm or 24?” or 2ft 0?”
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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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Antique English Victorian Oak & Green Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair by Hampton & Sons of London (Circa 1880)
