Satinwood and Japanned Chinese Chippendale Style Armchair

Name: Satinwood and Japanned Chinese Chippendale Style Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA917132
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by William Carr Antiques

Description

A simply wonderful satinwood armchair by Hille & Co, in the 'Chinese' taste, designed and crafted to the highest grade. The arched back centred with a Chinoiserie scene, painted arms with lattice supports above a caned seat with velvet cushion above a gothic inspired fret carved frieze and legs, joined by a H-stretcher. Serial number to the underneath, C. 1920

The firm of Hille was founded in 1906 by Salamon Hille. Their Old Street manufactory aimed at high quality production with an emphasis on materials and craftsmanship. They produced furniture in a number of revivalist tastes supplying makers such as Hamptons, Maples and Waring and Gillows. The Chippendale revival Chinoiserie decorated furniture was introduced around 1914. Salamon's daughter Ray, who was to become a notable designer in her own right producing the firms acclaimed 'Art Deco' and 'Moderne' ranges, Ray began her career at Hille painting the chinoiserie designs on these revivalist pieces.

Provenance: Private family collection, Berkshire.

Offered in exceptionally good condition for the period of chair. Some wear and fade to the cushion. very minor old chips, knocks and marks consistent with age. Original caning in good tight condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA917132

Description

A simply wonderful satinwood armchair by Hille & Co, in the 'Chinese' taste, designed and crafted to the highest grade.

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The arched back centred with a Chinoiserie scene, painted arms with lattice supports above a caned seat with velvet cushion above a gothic inspired fret carved frieze and legs, joined by a H-stretcher.

William Carr Antiques

Serial number to the underneath, C. 1920

fig 1. Satinwood and Japanned Chinese Chippendale Style Armchair

The firm of Hille was founded in 1906 by Salamon Hille. Their Old Street manufactory aimed at high quality production with an emphasis on materials and craftsmanship. They produced furniture in a number of revivalist tastes supplying makers such as Hamptons, Maples and Waring and Gillows. The Chippendale revival Chinoiserie decorated furniture was introduced around 1914. Salamon's daughter Ray, who was to become a notable designer in her own right producing the firms acclaimed 'Art Deco' and 'Moderne' ranges, Ray began her career at Hille painting the chinoiserie designs on these revivalist pieces.

fig 2. Satinwood and Japanned Chinese Chippendale Style Armchair

Provenance: Private family collection, Berkshire.

Offered in exceptionally good condition for the period of chair. Some wear and fade to the cushion. very minor old chips, knocks and marks consistent with age. Original caning in good tight condition.