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Large Pair of Tapestry Armchairs

19th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · Athey Antiques
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Description

good quality pair of armchairs with wonderful tapestry covered backs and seats, carved scroll arms, shaped stretchers and raised on substantial carved legs,.

with some marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use but overall these very generously proportioned armchairs are in good sound condition, very heavy and beautifully decorative.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 45 " 115 cm

width 27" 69 cm

depth 23" 59 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated these Antique Tapestry Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA864677
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ath
Description
Good quality pair of armchairs with wonderful tapestry covered backs and seats, carved scroll arms, shaped stretchers and raised on substantial carved legs,.
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with some marks / scuffs commensurate with age and use but overall these very generously proportioned armchairs are in good sound condition, very heavy and beautifully decorative.
Athey Antiques

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 45 " 115 cm

width 27" 69 cm

depth 23" 59 cm

all sizes approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated these Antique Tapestry Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA864677
Dealers Internal Ref
ath
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
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Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 120
Items Sold 2,098
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A pair of high-backed antique armchairs featuring carved wooden frames and upholstery depicting figurative landscape scenes within floral borders.
large pair of tapestry armchairs
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialOak, Wool, Cotton
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsCarved scroll arms, Figurative tapestry panels, Floral borders, H-stretcher base
  • SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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Antique tapestry armchairs typically feature heavy wooden frames upholstered with woven textile panels depicting floral, pastoral, or figurative scenes, characteristic of European craftsmanship from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

These chairs are traditionally built using dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or beech for the structural frames, combined with hand-woven wool and silk tapestry panels for the upholstery.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the construction techniques of the wooden frame, such as hand-cut joints and patination, alongside the age, wear patterns, and natural dye composition of the woven textile upholstery.

These statement pieces function effectively as focal points in contemporary rooms, paired with minimalist furnishings to highlight their historical texture, rich colour palette, and ornate wooden detailing.

Preservation requires shielding the textiles from direct sunlight to prevent fading, using gentle surface cleaning techniques, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to protect both the wood and the woven fibres.
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