Antique Victorian circa 1880 Howard Style Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Armchair

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Antique Victorian circa 1880 Howard Style Turkey Work Carpet Kilim Rug Armchair

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable original Victorian mahogany framed country house club armchair with bordered Turkey Kilim Rug upholstery and porcelain castors in the manner of Howard & Son's This armchair has a very rare upholstery which is called Turkey work, it’s a kind of Kilim rug which has been used for century’s to upholstery English country house furniture, this one is a very heavy weave, it is in original barn find condition which is exactly where I bought it from, a barn type warehouse The chair itself is circa 1860, solid mahogany with a coil sprung base, it has porcelain castors, the legs are carved in the Gillows Lancaster fashion, this really is a work of art Condition wise the timber has been cleaned waxed and polished, the upholstery is old and worn as you would expect but in good condition for the age, there is some wear to the arms, a small hole at the back of the seat, its also a barn find so dirty, I can have it professionally upholstery cleaned for the cost price should the new owner wish Dimensions Height:- 92cm Width:- 75cm Depth:- 93cm Seat height:- 35.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Similar to:
Howard and Sons (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 36.62 in (93 cm)Seat Height: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)
Style:
Kilim (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood,Upholstery,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2823328436472