Summary:
• Item: Revolving office armchair
• Circa: 1910 – 1920
• Period: Late Edwardian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Reclining & height adjustable mechanism
• Upholstered rectangular high back
• Shaped arms
• Professionally French polished by hand
• Newly upholstered in avocado green leather
• Hand tacked brass stud and padded seat
• Splayed solid oak legs
• English made solid brass & mug castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Reclining back action
• Adjustable height
• Cleaned & serviced mechanism
• Extremely comfortable
• Lovely mellow colour
• Excellent condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English late Edwardian solid oak revolving high back office desk arm chair, circa 1910 – 1920, which has been newly upholstered in avocado green leather, and is in excellent condition. The armchair boats a comfortable upholstered rectangular high back, which is secured by shaped arms. The chair seat and back have been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full grain avocado green leather, which has been finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The chair frame has been cleaned and French polished, by hand, to a professional standard, therefore the colour and patination are of an excellent standard.
The chair incorporates a revolving mechanism which rotates 360 degrees; the seat height can be adjusted by turning a ribbed metal 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 has been cleaned, restored and serviced and is in excellent working order. The chair sits on four splayed solid oak legs that terminate on top quality replacement English made solid brass 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.
The armchair features a mellow brown oak colour. It has a lovely colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This Edwardian desk 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. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This antique Edwardian leather oak desk chair and mechanism are in excellent condition, considering its age. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair seat and back have been newly upholstered, to a professional standard, in top quality full grain avocado green leather, which incorporates the traditional brass studwork tacks to the seat perimeter. Therefore, the leather is in excellent condition, with no wear, fading or damage. The reclining and adjustable height mechanism is in good working order, having just been cleaned, restored and serviced. There is some play to the mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair. The chair features a mellow oak colour, having been cleaned and professionally French polished, by hand, in our workshops. The chair features top-quality replacement English made solid brass castors, which are also 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:
Raised Height = 100.9cm or 39⅝” or 3ft 3⅝”
Raised seat Height = 59cm or 23¼” or 1ft 11¼”
Raised Arm Height = 78.5cm or 30⅞” or 2ft 6⅞”
Lowered Height = 92.8cm or 36½” or 3ft 0½”
Lowered Seat Height = 50.2cm or 19¾” or 1ft 7¾”
Lowered Arm Height = 70cm or 27½” or 2ft 3½”
External Width = 62.4cm or 24½” or 2ft 0½”
External Depth = 62.4cm or 24½” or 2ft 0½”
Seat Width (Between Arms) = 47.3cm or 18⅝” or 1ft 2⅝”
Seat Width (Whole of Seat) = 52.6cm or 20¾” or 1ft 8¾”
Seat Depth = 43cm or 17” or 1ft 5”
Back Height = 45.5cm or 17⅞” or 1ft 5⅞”
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