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Victorian Elm Captains Desk Chair Smokers Bow Armchair
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Victorian Elm Captains Desk Chair Smokers Bow Armchair

19th century
Sold 30 June 2023 · Antique Furniture Direct
This “Victorian Elm Captains Desk Chair Smokers Bow Armchair” found a buyer.

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Description

A handsome antique Victorian smokers bow chair / captains desk chair stamped “J.N.Willey”. It has a curved top rail supported by 6 splats set into a solid elm seat. There are also 2 metal strengthening bars supporting the arms which make the chair very solid. The turned beech legs are supported by an H-cross stretcher. The elm seat has a beautiful swirly wild grain to it. To the back of the seat is a makers name and to the underside it reads “Supper Room & Serving Bar”. Dating from circa 1890.

Construction/Wood:

Elm and beech

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy. Wear and marks commensurate with age. Good patina to the seat and arms, with an old split (solid) to the seat which has been filled with wax.

Dimensions:

Max Width at Arms: 64cm

Seat Depth: 50cm

Height to seat: 45cm

Height to Arms: 74cm

Height: 80cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA994529
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Description
A handsome antique Victorian smokers bow chair / captains desk chair stamped “J.N.Willey”. It has a curved top rail supported by 6 splats set into a solid elm seat. There are also 2 metal strengthening bars supporting the arms which make the chair very solid. The turned beech legs are supported by an H-cross stretcher. The elm seat has a beautiful swirly wild grain to it. To the back of the seat is a makers name and to the underside it reads “Supper Room & Serving Bar”. Dating from circa 1890.
fig 1. Victorian Elm Captains Desk Chair Smokers Bow Armchair
fig 1. Victorian Elm Captains Desk Chair Smokers Bow Armchair

Construction/Wood:

Elm and beech

Condition Report:

Solid and sturdy. Wear and marks commensurate with age.

“
Good patina to the seat and arms, with an old split (solid) to the seat which has been filled with wax.
Antique Furniture Direct

Dimensions:

Max Width at Arms: 64cm

Seat Depth: 50cm

Height to seat: 45cm

Height to Arms: 74cm

Height: 80cm

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA994529
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Victorian Elm Captains Desk Chair Smokers Bow Armchair
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)
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