Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Summary:
• Item: Revolving Desk Armchair
• Circa: 1920
• Period: George V
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Newly upholstered
• Traditional upholstery fillings
• Dark green leather
• Deep buttoned back
• Comfortable padded seat
• Hand tacked brass studwork
• Elegant shaped oak arms
• Reclining & height adjustable mechanism
• Splayed oak legs
• English-made solid brass & porcelain castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Reclining back action
• Height adjustable
• Extremely comfortable
• Excellent condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
The chair has been newly upholstered to a professional standard in top quality full grain dark green leather, finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The chair frame has also been cleaned and French polished, by hand, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination is of an excellent standard.
The chair sits on four splayed oak legs that terminate on English-made solid brass & porcelain replacement castors. The chair incorporates the original mechanism allowing it to rotate 360 degrees and recline backwards. The seat height can be adjusted by turning a ribbed metal screw on the underside of the chair, while the reclining tension can be adjusted by turning the small wheel at the front of the mechanism. The chair mechanism is in excellent working order. The chair has also been cleaned and French polished, by hand, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination is of an excellent standard. This beautiful desk chair is extremely comfortable to sit on.
Condition Report:
Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the oak chair frame and seat but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair has been newly upholstered to a professional standard in top quality full grain green leather, finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. Therefore, the leather is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear and tear, damage or holes etc. The chair frame incorporates the traditional brass studwork tacks to the perimeter. The chair frame has been glued and tightened to ensure it’s in solid in joint, and then French polished, by hand, to a professional standard. Therefore, the colour and patination are of an excellent standard. The original reclining and adjustable height mechanism are in good working condition having been stripped down and cleaned. There is some play to the mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair. The chair incorporates top quality English-made solid brass & porcelain replacement castors, which are in excellent condition. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height (raised) = 103cm or 40½” or 3ft 4½”
External height (lowered) = 91.5cm or 36” or 3ft
External width = 67cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
External width = 67cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
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 1920s.
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Antique English George V Solid Oak & Green Leather Upholstered Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1920)
