Sold: A English Country House Armchair 1900 - 1920

Name: A English Country House Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1155586
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom

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An antique armchair frame upholstered in unbleached calico fabric with exposed wooden legs and castors.

A English country house armchair

Ref: SA1155586

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleTraditional English
MaterialBeech, Calico, Hessian, Horsehair
ColourOff-White
MotifsRolled arms, Deep-sprung seat, Castor wheels, Exposed wooden frame
SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 112 cm (44 in)

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English country house armchairs are characterised by deep, generous proportions, rolled arms, and a focus on relaxed comfort rather than formal rigidity, often designed for prolonged lounging in drawing rooms.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames made from beech or oak, traditionally constructed with hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and hessian webbing for lasting structural support.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-forged or early steel tacks, handmade webbing, and the distinct patina of aged timber.

A traditional armchair can be integrated into modern spaces by recovering it in contemporary textiles, such as a bold geometric print or textured boucle, to create a deliberate contrast between old and new.

Preservation involves keeping the wooden frame conditioned with appropriate wax, protecting textiles from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding excessive weight on unsupported edges.

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A English Country House Armchair

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