Antique English Victorian Gothic Oak Occasional / Nursing / Bedroom Chair (Circa 1870)

Summary:

• Item: Nursing Chair
• Circa: 1870
• Period: Victorian
• Style: Gothic
• Wood: Solid Oak
• Carved finial pediment
• Barley twist columns
• Dusky-pink coloured draylon velvet
• Sprung seat
• Clean upholstery
• Barley twist legs & stretchers
• Floral carved cartouches
• Square back legs
• Original brass & mug castors
• Stunning quality frame
• Very comfortable
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is an attractive and stunning quality antique Victorian Gothic revival carved solid oak upholstered nursing chair, circa 1870, in good original condition. Comprising of a high upholstered back, with a carved finial pediment, flanked by carved finials and decorative barley twist columns below. The sprung seat and back are upholstered in dusky-pink coloured draylon velvet, which is in good clean condition overall. The sprung seat is finished with matching piping. The high standard of the carvings to the frame is quite something, which signifies this is a top-quality chair. The chair stands on sturdy barley twist legs, decorated with floral cartouches set into square frames and stands or the original brass and porcelain castors. The chair would be ideal for use as an occasional chair in the bedroom or nursery, as its extremely comfortable to sit on, or even hang clothes from.

Dimensions:

External Height = 112.6cm or 44⅜” or 3ft 8⅜”
External Width = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
External Depth = 59cm or 23¼” or 1ft 11¼”
Seat Height = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Seat Width = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Seat Depth = 42cm or 16½” or 1ft 4½”
Back Height = 70cm or 27½” or 2ft 3½”

Condition Report:

This is an attractive and stunning quality antique Victorian Gothic revival carved solid oak upholstered nursing chair, circa 1870, in good original condition. The dusky-pink coloured draylon velvet upholstery is in good clean overall condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frame but nothing significant considering its age. The oak frame has been cleaned and French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop, therefore the colour and patination is of an excellent standard. There is no damage or missing carvings to the oak frame. The castors are original to the chair and in good condition.

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