Antique Victorian Oak Burgundy Red Leather Office Chair (Circa 1860)

Summary:
• Item: Office chair
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Leather scroll back
• Ring turned spindle back
• Newly upholstered
• Burgundy red full grain leather
• Piped leather joints
• Brass studwork
• Sprung bow front seat
• Reeded & tapered front legs
• Splayed legs to rear (sign of quality)
• Original Brass castor collars
• Original brown mug porcelain castors
• Fixed height
• Very comfortable
• Excellent condition
• Original polish & patination
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Here is a fine quality antique English Victorian oak burgundy red leather Captain’s office armchair (circa 1860), in excellent condition. The chair has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain burgundy red leather. The chair features an elegant curved leather scroll back, above a bank of fine turned spindles, supported by two large spindles at the front on each side of the armchair. The leather scroll back features lovely oak moulding caps above the larger spindles at the front of the chairs. The sprung stuff over leather seat is extremely comfortable to sit on; it features brass studwork to its perimeter on a moulded bow front rail, flanked by symmetrical scribe carvings to the frieze. The underside of the seat has been webbed in the traditional manner with hessian material. The chair stands on prominent ring turned legs to the front, with a reeded taper, and terminates on the original brass castor collars and original brown mug castors.

The chair displays a mid brown oak 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 they have received.

This item would look superb in a variety of rooms in the home or office; especially the home office or study, as it is 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:
This chair is in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair frame, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain burgundy red leather, which incorporates the traditional brass studwork to the seat perimeter, and the webbing to the underside. There are no marks, wearing or tears to the leather – the leather is in excellent condition. There is no damage or breaks to the back or legs; nor any loose movements to the arms. The chair sits on its original brass castor collars and brown mug castors. As the chair 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. The chair sits firm on the ground and do not wobble. This chair is well constructed, solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:
External Height = 75.2cm or 29⅝” or 2ft 5⅝”
External width (arms) = 64.8cm or 25½” or 2ft 1½”
External depth = 62cm or 24½” or 2ft ½”
Seat height = 53.5cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
Seat width (between arms) = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Seat depth = 57.5cm or 22⅝” or 1ft 10⅝”
Arm height = 75.1cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Back height = 27.5cm or 10⅞”

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Ref. Office Chair 73