Here is good quality antique English Art Deco office chair, constructed from solid walnut, with a revolving and height adjustable mechanism, upholstered in a black leathercloth fabric, circa 1930 – 1940, in excellent original working condition.
Summary:
• Item: Swivel office arm chair
• Circa: 1930 – 1940
• Period: Art Deco
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid walnut
• Reclining & height adjustable mechanism
• Upholstered in black leathercloth fabric
• Scalloped shaped backrest
• Bar shaped arms
• Upholstered sprung seat
• Hand tacked black stud frame
• Splayed walnut legs
• Original steel & Bakelite castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Reclining back action
• Adjustable height
• Original working mechanism
• Extremely comfortable
• Lovely rich colour
• Excellent condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
Here is good quality antique English Art Deco office chair, constructed from solid walnut, with a revolving and height adjustable mechanism, upholstered in a black leathercloth fabric, circa 1930 – 1940, in excellent original working condition. Constructed with a scalloped shape back, with bar shaped arms, and a sprung seat, this is an extremely comfortable office chair to sit on! The upholstery is decorated with hand-tacked black studs to the outside frame and finished with traditional hessian webbing to the underside. The chair frame has been cleaned and French polished, by hand, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination is of an excellent standard. The office chair incorporates a revolving mechanism and it rotates 360 degrees; the seat height can be adjusted by turning a ribbed metal “bell” shaped screw on the underside of the chair. The mechanism also features a reclining action, the tension of which can be adjusted by turning a small wheel at the front of the mechanism. The chair mechanism is in good working original order. The chair sits on four splayed solid legs that terminate on the original Bakelite & steel castors, which are in excellent condition. The chair frame is sturdy and the item is extremely comfortable to sit on, as it features a lovely padded seat.
This Art Deco office chair would look superb in a variety of rooms in the home, especially the office or study as it is so comfortable. This item would certainly grace any home.
History of Art Deco Furniture:
Art Deco, sometimes referred to as Deco, is a style of visual arts, architecture and design that first appeared in France just before World War I.[1] It influenced the design of buildings, furniture, jewellery, fashion, cars, cinemas, trains, ocean liners, and everyday objects such as radios and vacuum cleaners.[2] It took its name, short for Arts Décoratifs, from the Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris in 1925. Art Deco combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. During its heyday, it represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco
Condition Report:
Here is good quality antique English Art Deco office chair, constructed from sold walnut, with a revolving and height adjustable mechanism, upholstered in a black leathercloth fabric, circa 1930 – 1940, in excellent original working condition. The Art Deco desk chair boasts a rich warm colour having been cleaned and French polished, by hand, to a professional standard in our workshop, along with the years of care and cleaning it has received. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the walnut chair frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The condition of the upholstery is in good overall condition; there are some old use marks to the leathercloth on the outside / back of the chair frame (please see photos), but nothing significant, given the age of the upholstery. The condition of the upholster to the seat and inside back of chair is in very good condition. There is some play to the mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair. The chair features the original Bakelite & steel castors, which are in excellent condition. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
The following information provides dimensions on when the chair height is lowered and also raised to its highest setting using by adjusting the central steel rod:
External height (raised) = 93.1cm or 36⅝” or 3ft 0⅝”
External height (lowered) = 82.4cm or 32½” or 2ft 8½”
External width = 69.5cm or 27⅜” or 2ft 3⅜”
External depth = 69.5cm or 27⅜” or 2ft 3⅜”
Seat height (raised) = 60.7cm or 24” or 2ft
Seat height (lowered) = 48.1cm or 19” or 1ft 7”
Seat width (between arms) = 51.7cm or 20⅜” or 1ft 8⅜”
Seat width (whole of seat) = 57cm or 22½ or 1ft 10”
Seat depth = 43cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
Arm height (raised) = 82.2cm or 32⅜” or 2ft 8⅜”
Arm height (lowered) = 70.5cm or 27¾” or 2ft 3¾”
Back height (from seat) = 37.5cm or 14¾” or 1ft 2¾”
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