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Early 20th Century Portman Armchair
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Early 20th Century Portman Armchair

1920 - 1940
Sold 3 April 2023 · William James Antiques
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Description

An early 20th century armchair by Portman Upholstery. Having beautiful shaped sides like those of a Howard & Sons Bridgewater armchair. Having a sprung seat with original horse hair, down feather filled back and seat cushions, offering ultimate comfort. The whole raised on upholstered tapered legs with brass castors. Newly recovered in our exclusive PU monogramed ticking which we have made and copied from its original cover.

Height: 75.5 cm - 29 3/4 Inches, Width: 73.5 cm - 29 Inches, Depth: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches

Very little is known about the Portman Upholstery Company other than the superior quality, materials and comfort they offer is only to be rivalled by Howard & Sons.  Both companies were in central London W1.  It is believed they traded from the 1930’s to 1960’s.  Pieces can often be seen in important country houses and stately homes.  A pair of sofas reside in Dustmaston Hall, Shropshire (National Trust). 

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
91.5cm (36.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA966211
Description
An early 20th century armchair by Portman Upholstery. Having beautiful shaped sides like those of a Howard & Sons Bridgewater armchair.
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Having a sprung seat with original horse hair, down feather filled back and seat cushions, offering ultimate comfort.
William James Antiques

The whole raised on upholstered tapered legs with brass castors. Newly recovered in our exclusive PU monogramed ticking which we have made and copied from its original cover.

fig 1. Early 20th Century Portman Armchair
fig 1. Early 20th Century Portman Armchair

Height: 75.5 cm - 29 3/4 Inches, Width: 73.5 cm - 29 Inches, Depth: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches

Very little is known about the Portman Upholstery Company other than the superior quality, materials and comfort they offer is only to be rivalled by Howard & Sons.  Both companies were in central London W1.  It is believed they traded from the 1930’s to 1960’s.  Pieces can often be seen in important country houses and stately homes.  A pair of sofas reside in Dustmaston Hall, Shropshire (National Trust). 

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
73.5cm (28.94")
Depth
91.5cm (36.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA966211
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William James Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

William James Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
Location
Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wja
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William James Antiques
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Early 20th Century Portman Armchair
Early 20th Century Portman Armchair
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Early 20th Century Portman Armchair
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 73.5 cm (29 in) x D 91.5 cm (36 in)
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