Antique English Victorian Mahogany & Brown Tan Brown Leather Deep Buttoned Reading Armchair (Circa 1850)

Here is a fine example of a top-quality antique English Victorian mahogany tan leather reading armchair, circa 1850, which has been newly upholstered and is in excellent condition.

Summary:

• Item: Reading Armchair

• Circa: 1850

• Period: Mid Victorian

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid mahogany

• Reclining design

• Moulded frame

• Serpentine seat design

• Scroll arms

• Carved cabriole legs

• Splayed legs to rear

• Deep buttoned upholstery

• Newly upholstered in full-grain tan leather

• Incorporates the original horsehair fillings

• Sprung seat

• Original porcelain mug castors

• Lovel colour & patination to frame

• Extremely comfortable

• Excellent condition

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

Here is a fine example of a top-quality antique English Victorian mahogany & tan leather reading armchair, circa 1850, which has been newly upholstered and is in excellent condition. The chair has been newly upholstered to a professional standard in top quality full grain tan brown leather; incorporating the original horsehair fillings and showing exceptional craftsmanship with the deep button upholstery to the back and arms. The leather is finished with hand-tacked antique brass studs to the perimeter of the upholstery and traditional hessian backing to the underside. The armchair boasts a top-quality moulded mahogany frame, with a reclining back, scrolled carved arms set above a serpentine moulded front rail on carved cabriole legs to the front and splayed legs to the rear. The chair retains its original brass and porcelain mug castors. The quality of the timber and carvings to this chair frame is second to none compared to similar chairs on the market today. This chair is extremely comfortable, has a fantastic original colour and is in excellent condition.

Dimensions:

External Height = 90cm or 35½” or 2ft 11½”

External Width = 69cm or 27?” or 2ft 3?”

External Depth = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft 8 ¼”

Seat Height = 41.5cm or 16?” or 1ft 4?”

Seat Width = 43cm or 17” or 1ft 5”

Seat Depth = 55.5cm or 21?” or 1ft 9?”

Arm Height = 58.5cm or 23” or 1ft 11”

Condition Report:

This armchair is in excellent overall condition. The chair has been newly upholstered to a professional standard with top quality full grain tan leather; therefore, the leather is in excellent condition and is free from any holes, damage or rips. The underside of the seat is finished with traditional hessian backing. The arms, frame and seat are completely solid and show no signs of movement. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the mahogany frame. The mahogany frame has been French polished by hand in our workshop to revive the wonderful colour and patination of the timer. The chair sits on its original mug castors. This chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

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