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19th Century Victorian English Bow-Back Captain's Chair

$2,213.71
£1,600
€1,907.35
CA$3,037.17
A$3,410.51
CHF 1,796.76
MX$42,214.50
NOK 22,245.15
SEK 21,178.34
DKK 14,228.37
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About the Item

A handsome example of a Victorian bow-back armchair - often referred to as a ‘Captain’s’ or ‘Smoker’s’ chair. Carved and turned in elm and oak, with a rich patina owed to the heavy wear of its original, treacle-like paint finish. English, c. 1850.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 25.2 in (64 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Oak
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6695241975352

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