Here is a very good quality antique Victorian mahogany and leather revolving office tub chair, circa 1890, in excellent condition.
Summary
• Item Revolving Office Armchair
• Circa 1890
• Period Late Victorian
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Solid mahogany
• Newly reupholstered
• Red full grain leather
• Deep buttoned wraparound arms
• Scroll carvings
• 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 tub chair, circa 1890, in excellent condition. This style of chair was also known as a “tub chair” and has been newly upholstered in full grain red leather. The chair features an elegant deep-buttoned, leather curved and well padded back in a “wraparound” style that connects to the splayed carved arms. A bank of ring turned spindles connect the arms to the chair seat frame. The stuff-over seat is sprung with horsehair filling which makes it extremely comfortable, features a simple moulded frieze below. The leather is finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter of the seat frame. The seat is connected to the base by four sturdy umbrella shaped legs, which terminate on brass 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 excellent condition.
The chair features a rich deep 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 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 office chair is in excellent condition. The chair has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain red leather. 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. 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. Importantly, there are no breaks to the arms or legs. The chair sits on replacement brass castors. This chair is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions
External height = 91.5cm or 36” or 3ft
External width = 74.5cm or 29⅜” or 2ft 5⅜”
External depth = 66cm or 26” or 2ft 2”
Arm Height = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft 8¼”
Back Height = 43.5cm or 17⅛” or 1ft 5⅛”
Seat height = 54.5cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
Seat width = 62cm or 24⅜” or 2ft ⅜”
Seat depth = 52.5cm or 20⅝” or 1ft 8⅝”