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Portuguese Oak and Leather Chair
For sale by Prior and Willis
for sale €1,633     $1,773
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Portuguese Oak and Leather Chair

18th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Early 18th Century Portuguese oak and leather chair. Could also be used as a side, hall or desk chair. Exceptional age, character and charm.

Very heavy, solid and strong, with no loose joints or woodworm. These are rare and this example is better than most. Full of age, character and charm. An elegant attractive chair with good age and patina. Amazing 1" diameter brass tacks.

Would look great in the right location!

Overall maximum dimensions: 58cmW x 52cmD x 128cmH x 49cm high seat

Historic repairs to the leather (usable, but not abusable condition) and some timber components have been replaced over the centuries.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-8011M20.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Portuguese Embossed Leather Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA855206
Dealers Internal Reference
WNA8011M20
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Early 18th Century Portuguese oak and leather chair. Could also be used as a side, hall or desk chair. Exceptional age, character and charm.

Very heavy, solid and strong, with no loose joints or woodworm. These are rare and this example is better than most. Full of age, character and charm. An elegant attractive chair with good age and patina. Amazing 1" diameter brass tacks.

fig 1. An antique Portuguese oak side chair featuring dark embossed leather upholstery with large brass studs and a carved lower stretcher.
fig 1. Portuguese Oak and Leather Chair

Would look great in the right location!

Overall maximum dimensions: 58cmW x 52cmD x 128cmH x 49cm high seat

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Historic repairs to the leather (usable, but not abusable condition) and some timber components have been replaced over the centuries.
Prior and Willis

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

Item reference WNA-8011M20.

30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Portuguese Embossed Leather Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA855206
Dealers Internal Ref
WNA8011M20
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Prior and Willis
Telephone 07866 705199
Location
Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/westnorfolk
Verified Since Jan 2015
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An antique Portuguese oak side chair featuring dark embossed leather upholstery with large brass studs and a carved lower stretcher.
Portuguese oak and leather chair
Ref: SA855206
An antique Portuguese oak side chair featuring dark embossed leather upholstery with large brass studs and a carved lower stretcher.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StylePortuguese Baroque Revival
  • MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEmbossed leather backrest, Brass studding, Carved stretcher, Corner finials
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This early 18th century Portuguese Baroque Revival side chair is constructed from oak, leather, and brass, rendered in a dark brown colour. The tall backrest and seat are upholstered in dark embossed leather, trimmed with large brass studs measuring 1 inch in diameter, and the top corners of the backrest are fitted with small finials. The structure is reinforced by a carved lower stretcher connecting the legs. Historic repairs are present on the leather, and some timber components have been replaced over the centuries. The piece measures 128 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, with a seat height of 49 cm. It functions as a side, hall, or desk chair, fitting naturally into a gentleman's library, hallway, or study as a solid, strong seating option.

FAQs

Portuguese Baroque seating typically incorporates rich materials such as native oak or chestnut paired with thick, tooled leather upholstery. Designs frequently feature brass studded borders, high backrests, turned or square legs, and elaborate carved lower stretchers.

These chairs are predominantly crafted using solid hardwoods like oak, walnut, or chestnut for the structural frame. The upholstery consists of heavy cattle leather decorated via hand-tooling or embossing, fastened with decorative cast brass studs.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved stretcher details, individual hand-hammered brass upholstery tacks, and traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. Natural age-related wear, rich patination on the oak, and craquelure across the embossed leather surface also indicate authenticity.

A carved leather chair serves as a grounding accent piece when placed in a modern hallway, study, or beside an understated writing desk. Combining the dark timber and warm leather with contemporary textures creates a balanced, eclectic contrast.

Leather upholstery requires regular dusting and occasional treatment with a specialist leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking. Timber surfaces should be waxed periodically with a clear bees wax polish, keeping the chair away from direct heat sources.
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