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Authentic British Antique Roorkhee “Safari” Campaign Chair

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AUTHENTIC BRITISH ROORKHEE CAMPAIGN CHAIR Marked "M & S 47", in early canvas covering with leather strap arms and fore-aft belting England, circa late 19th to early 20th century 35 9/16" H x 20" D x 21 3/4" W; 16 3/4" H to seat A scarce and very fun original example of the iconic Roorkhee Campaign Chair initially designed by the British Army Engineers stationed in the town of the same name in India. It has become an important member of design history, heavily replicated during the mid-20th century by Scandinavian designers (our gallery has many examples of these chairs) and is a favorite build of furniture artisans even today in rich leathers and various exotic woods. As the predecessor to those, the present example has all of the richness and Spartan-like austerity of the original intent for the design: an incredibly light utilitarian chair that can be wrapped up quickly and included with ones luggage. It was always intended as a chair for relaxing, not for work or dining, and as such features a low seated profile and swinging back that adjusts automatically to match the profile of the sitter's lower lumbar. This chair is marked on the arm "M & S 47". We have a very good custom leather artisan who works with our shop regularly and can certainly have the chair recovered in a saddle leather to match the original canvas - but there is a great charm and authenticity to the early military canvas. Please note, the chair will be shipped entirely disassembled in order to keep shipping costs down. Condition: Early and perhaps original canvas coverings with holes, pilling, loose threads and staining; still serviceable and comfortable, though we can have custom leather crafted for the chair upon request, reach out for a quote. Leather with cracking and dry-rot as expected. Early surface with significant wear and patina. A very well-preserved example that remains perfectly useful and enjoyable. ref. 503CGF06P About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.56 in (90.33 cm)Width: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)Seat Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Leather,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 503CGF06P1stDibs: LU1059044986632

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