Antique English Victorian Ebonised Gilt & Mother of Pearl Chinoiserie Occasional Side / Bedroom Chair (Circa 1850)

Summary:

• Item: Chinoiserie Chair
• Provenance: England, UK
• Circa: 1850
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Ebonised pine
• In the manner of Chinoiserie
• Stunning profuse mother-of-pearl inlay and gilded motifs
• Elegant shaped top rail
• Central shaped vertical back splat
• Serpentine frame
• Newly upholstered seat
• Mustard colour silk upholstery
• Cabriole front legs
• Sabre rear legs
• Very pretty and decorative design
• Original polish and patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns

Description:

This is a fine quality antique Victorian ebonised inlaid occasional chinoiserie chair, painted in the chinoiserie manner, decorated with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay and gold motifs, circa 1850, in good condition.   The chair boasts profuse mother-of-pearl inlay, depicting trailing flower garlands and gilt foliate motif detail to the back, legs and seat frame.  The central back splat is elegantly painted with a large floral assortment.  The chinoiserie chair comprises a shaped back, with central shaped vertical splat.  The back connects on shaped supports to the seat frame. The seat has been newly upholstered in mustard colour silk, finished with matching piping to a professional standard.  The seat is firm, yet comfortable to sit on. The front of the seat frame features a serpentine design.  The chinoiserie chair stands on cabriole legs to the front and sabre legs to the rear.

The chair boasts a black ebonised colour to the frames. As it boasts the original polish, the chair has a fantastic colour; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning it has received.

This Victorian occasional chair would look superb in a variety of rooms, from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom. It would certainly grace any home and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional and highly decorative.  So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique Victorian ebonised inlaid occasional Chinoiserie chair, painted in the chinoiserie manner, decorated with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay and gold motifs, circa 1850, in good condition.  The mother-of-pearl inlay is original and in good original condition.  The back of the chair incorporates old steel shaped supports; this is visible at the base of the chair and on the right-hand top rail of the back of the chair.  These supports have been added a long time ago, to support the back.  The backrest is solid in joint.  Minor old use marks, scuffs, scratches and general ageing to the finish are present to the chair frame.  The seat has been newly upholstered in mustard colour silk, finished with matching piping to a professional standard.  The seat is firm, yet comfortable to sit on.  The Victorian chairs remains very attractive, but also functional.  The Chinoiserie chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:

External Height = 81.7cm / 32⅛” / 2ft 8⅛”
External Width = 43.5cm / 17⅛” / 1t 5⅛”
External Depth = 50cm / 19⅝” / 1ft 7⅝”
Seat Height (Centre) = 50.5cm / 19⅞”/ 1ft7⅞”
Seat Height (Seat Frame) = 42cm / 16½”/ 1ft 4½”
Seat Width = 40cm / 15¾”/ 1ft 3¾”
Seat Depth = 35cm / 13¾”/ 1ft 1¾”
Back Height = 38.5cm / 15⅛”/ 1ft 3⅛”

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