Summary:
• Item: Revolving desk arm chair
• Circa: 1880
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Bow back
• Wrap around scroll end arms
• Pierced fretwork carving
• Cleaned & serviced revolving mechanism
• Cabriole legs
• Shaped & pierced stretchers
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Very comfortable
• Very sturdy
• Excellent quality
• Good condition
• Stunning original patination & colour
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a stunning quality antique English Victorian Mahogany revolving office desk armchair, circa 1880, in good original condition. The chair features a curved bow back; secured by shaped wraparound arms, with an intricate central pierced fretwork panel, flaked by horizontal and vertical shaped support bars, all of which support the back to the seat frame. The chair features a top quality solid mahogany shaped ‘saddle seat’. The chair rotates 360 degrees on circular cast iron base, which incorporates ball bearings within the mechanism for a smooth swivel action. The chair mechanism has been cleaned and serviced and is in good working order. The chair stands on cabriole legs terminating on pad feet, which are united by shaped and pierced Chinese style shaped stretchers. The chair is very comfortable to sit on and it has a fantastic colour and is in good original condition.
This item features a dark rich mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms in the home, especially the office or study as it so comfortable. This item would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
The chair and mechanism are in good original working condition. Nominal old use marks to the seat and leading edges of the chair frame, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair frame has been cleaned and wax polished in our workshop. The revolving mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and serviced. The chair rotates smoothly on its original cast iron mechanism, which incorporates ball bearings for a smooth revolving action. There is some play to the mechanism, but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of the chair, and will be found in all office chairs of this age. The chair is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 83cm or 30⅝” or 2ft 6⅝”
External Width (arms) = 62.5cm or 24⅝” or 2ft ⅝”
External Depth (feet) = 68cm or 26¾” or 2ft 2¾”
Seat Height = 44.2cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
Seat Width = 45.5cm or 17⅞” or 1ft 5⅞”
Seat Depth = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Arm Height = 71.6cm or 28⅛” or 2ft 4⅛”
Back Height = 37.5cm or 14¾” or 1ft 2¾”
Terms & Conditions:
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Ref. Office Chair 101