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Pair of Large Art Nouveau Chairs
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Pair of Large Art Nouveau Chairs

1900 - 1920
Description

A magnificent pair of Art Nouveau chairs. Ideal for a large hall or dining room.

The chairs stand strong and robust and the leather seats and backs are in good useable condition.

Our photos hardly show the scale of these chairs . They are truly impressive.

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated these Art Nouveau Oak Armchairs to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09411137
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Wear to the polish on the armrests and front stretchers: extensive handling over decades.
Medullary rays, the silvery flecks of quarter-sawn oak, visible across the framework.
Relief carving with machine shaping and hand detailing: cabinet making around nineteen hundred.
Shrinkage gaps at the structural joints: natural wood movement over a long period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1201591
Description
A magnificent pair of Art Nouveau chairs. Ideal for a large hall or dining room.

The chairs stand strong and robust and the leather seats and backs are in good useable condition.

Our photos hardly show the scale of these chairs . They are truly impressive.

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated these Art Nouveau Oak Armchairs to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09411137
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Wear to the polish on the armrests and front stretchers: extensive handling over decades.
Medullary rays, the silvery flecks of quarter-sawn oak, visible across the framework.
Relief carving with machine shaping and hand detailing: cabinet making around nineteen hundred.
Shrinkage gaps at the structural joints: natural wood movement over a long period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1201591
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A pair of high-backed carved dark oak armchairs featuring red upholstered seats and matching oval back cushions.
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Archive I A pair of high-backed carved dark oak armchairs featuring red upholstered seats and matching oval back cushions.

Pair of Large Art Nouveau Chairs

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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
Location
Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesribbons
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 68
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James Ribbons Antiques
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A pair of high-backed carved dark oak armchairs featuring red upholstered seats and matching oval back cushions.
Pair of large Art Nouveau Chairs
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A pair of high-backed carved dark oak armchairs featuring red upholstered seats and matching oval back cushions.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialOak, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown, Red
  • MotifsCarved cresting pediment, Padded scroll arms, Openwork back splat, Studded upholstery
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This pair of large 1900 Art Nouveau armchairs comprises high-backed wooden seating rendered in dark brown oak with contrasting red leather upholstery. Each chair displays an elaborately carved cresting pediment at the top, an openwork back splat containing decorative scroll motifs, and padded scroll arms flanking the seat. The red leather is secured with rows of metal studding along the seat borders and the oval back cushions, while the heavy framework is supported by turned stretchers and sturdy legs resting directly on the ground. Visible signs of age include surface wear and light fading to the dark timber finish and the red leather surfaces. Measuring 140 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, these substantial chairs suit placement in a large entrance hall, a gentlemen's library, or a spacious dining room. They provide formal seating around a large dining table or serve as statement accent pieces positioned against a wall in a generous living space.

FAQs

Art Nouveau seating is defined by organic, flowing lines, whiplash curves, and decorative hand-carved motifs inspired by nature. Produced predominantly between 1890 and 1910, these pieces blend functional woodwork with sculptural, artistic forms.

High-back armchairs from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were typically constructed using durable hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Upholstery frequently featured natural leather, heavy velvet, or needlepoint fabrics secured with brass studding.

Authenticity can be determined by examining joinery techniques, such as traditional mortise and tenon joints, as well as hand-planed surfaces or irregular carving details. Genuine period timber displays natural patination, subtle shrinkage along the grain, and age-consistent wear on stretchers and armrests.

Large carved armchairs serve effectively as accent pieces in modern interiors. Position them flanking a console table in a wide hallway, placed beside a fireplace hearth, or arranged at either end of a contemporary dining table to create visual contrast.

Oak timber should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned annually with natural beeswax polish. Upholstered leather components require gentle cleaning with a damp cloth and routine application of a dedicated leather balm to prevent drying and cracking.
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