Mahogany & Leather Revolving Captains Office Chair

Here is a very good quality antique Victorian mahogany and leather revolving Captains office armchair, circa 1870, in very good condition.

Summary
• Item Revolving Office Armchair
• Circa 1870
• Period Victorian
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Solid mahogany
• Freshly reupholstered
• Green leather
• Deep buttoned
• Ring turned spindle frame
• Elegant shaped padded arms
• Sprung horsehair seat
• Umbrella shaped legs
• Brass mug castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Extremely comfortable
• Excellent quality
• Stunning original patination & colour
• 14 day free UK returns policy

Here is a very good quality antique Victorian mahogany and leather revolving office armchair, circa 1870, in excellent condition. This style of chair was also known as a “Captains chair”. The chair features an elegant deep-buttoned leather curved back, which is connected to the sweeping padded leather arms above a bank of ring turned spindles. The seat is sprung with horsehair filling which makes it extremely comfortable. The leather is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter of the seat frame above a reeded frieze. The seat is connected to the base by four sturdy umbrella shaped legs, which terminate on brass mug castors. The chair revolves 360 degrees and does not recline chairs of this age were not designed to recline. The chair is extremely comfortable, has a fantastic colour and is in very good condition.

The chair features a rich deep mahogany colour. As its 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
This office chair is in excellent original condition. The arms, frame and seat are completely solid and show no signs of movement. The leather seat is in excellent condition and is free from any holes, damage or rips. The seat is fixed at a standard height and revolves 360 degrees. Chairs of this age were not designed to recline. Importantly, there are no breaks to the arms or legs. The chair sits on brass mug castors. This chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions
External height = 93cm or 36⅝” or 3ft 0⅝”
External width = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
External depth = 65cm or 25⅝” or 2ft 1⅝”
Seat height = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Seat width = 46cm or 18⅛” or 1ft 6⅛”
Seat depth = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”