Antique English Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchairs (Circa 1900)

Summary:
• Item: Pair of Armchairs
• Circa: 1900
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• In the style of Chippendale period (c. 1755 – 1780)
• Serpentine top rail
• Trailing foliate carvings to ears and pediment
• Exquisite carved floral pierced fretwork back
• Moulded drop-in seat frame
• Newly upholstered drop in seats
• Embroidered floral silk damask upholstery
• Acanthus leaf carvings
• Cabriole front legs
• Ball and claw feet
• Sabre rear legs
• Original polish & patination
• Stunning colour
• Solid in joint
• Heavy chairs – sign of quality
• True pair (not matched together)
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14 day free UK returns policy

Description:
This is a top quality pair of Edwardian carved mahogany armchairs, circa 1900, in the style of the Chippendale period, having newly upholstered seats, in very good condition. The armchairs are constructed of solid mahogany and feature a serpentine top rail, with a carved floral central pediment, flanked by foliate carvings to the ears, below a finely executed pierced fretwork central splat, flanked by vertical rails. The splayed arms are decorated with scroll ends and are secured by shaped vertical supports. Incorporating a drop-in seat design, the seat frames are finely moulded. The seats have been newly upholstered in top quality hardwearing silk damask upholstery, with traditional hessian material to the underside. Therefore the seats are in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are firm but comfortable; you do not sink into the seat.

Elegantly shaped cabriole legs, which feature scroll acanthus leaf carvings to the knees, terminate on pronounced ball and claw feet at the front; with splayed block to the rear. The chairs are heavy in weight and are structurally sound; this is a further sign of quality. Please note, this is a true pair of armchairs; they have not been matched together from two individual armchairs.

The armchairs emulate a rich dark dark brown mahogany colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

These armchairs would look superb in a variety of rooms from the bedroom, hallway, office or library.  These armchairs would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are extremely functional. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Dimensions:
Height = 105.2cm or 41⅜” or 3ft 5⅜”
Width = 61.6cm or 24” or 2ft
Depth = 64cm or 25¼” or 2ft 1¼”
Seat Height = 50cm or 19¾” or 1ft 7¾”
Seat Width = 47.3cm or 18⅝” or 1ft 6⅝”
Seat Depth = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”
Arm Height = 74cm or 29⅛” or 2ft 5⅛”
Back Height = 58cm or 22⅞” or 1ft 10⅞”

Condition Report:
This pair of armchairs is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frames, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This is a true pair of armchairs (they have not been matched together). The seats have been newly upholstered in top quality top quality luxurious embroidered floral silk damask upholstery and frames polished. The seats are firm but extremely comfortable. The chairs are heavy in weight and well constructed, which is a good sign of quality. As the armchairs retain the original polish, the frames boast a lovely colour and patination. The armchairs sit firm on the ground and do not wobble. They are solid in joint (not loose or wobbly) and are ready to use.

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Ref. Pair Armchairs 48