Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Summary:
• Item: Armchair
• Circa: 1880
• In the style of Hepplewhite period (c. 1775 – 1800)
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Shield back design
• Fluted centre pierced back splat
• Carved wheat central motif
• Moulded vertical rails
• Stuff over seat design
• Newly upholstered seat
• Top quality full grain burgundy red leather seat
• Foliate carved cabriole front legs on ball & claw feet
• Sabre rear legs
• Original polish
• Good quality
• Solid in joint
• True set (not matched together)
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
The armchair is constructed of solid mahogany and features a moulded shield back design; incorporating a central carved wheat motif pediment above five finely executed pierced fluted splats, flanked by moulded vertical rails. The back is secured to the seat by splayed moulded arms, raised on shaped vertical supports.
Therefore, the seat is in excellent and clean condition, with no marks or signs of wear and tear. The seat is firm, but comfortable; you do not sink into the seat. The armchair is raised on foliate carved cabriole legs, terminating on ball & claw feet to the front, with sabre legs to the rear.
The Hepplewhite design was a very popular style during the late Georgian period in England designed by the famous cabinetmaker, George Hepplewhite. One characteristic that is seen in many of his designs is a shield-shaped chair back, where an expansive shield appeared in place of a narrower splat design. George Hepplewhite (who lived between 1727 to 1786) is regarded as having been one of the “big three” English furniture makers of the 18th century, along with Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Chippendale.
Condition Report:
Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, frames and legs, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The seat has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain burgundy red leather; therefore, the upholstery is in excellent and clean condition, with no marks, free from wear and tear. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seat in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seat recovered, please contact us for a quote. The armchair retains the original polish; therefore, it boasts a fantastic patination and colour. The chair is solid in joint, does not wobble and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
External height = 97.7cm or 38½” or 3ft 2½”
External width = 57.5cm or 22?” or 1ft 10?”
External depth = 55.5cm or 21?” or 1ft 9?”
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.
Ref. 59538
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Antique English Georgian Hepplewhite Style Mahogany & Burgundy Red Leather Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1880)
