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EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIR 1840 HAND CARVED LIONS HEAD CHESTERFIELD LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

$5,412.16
£3,950
€4,607.46
CA$7,413.30
A$8,245.21
CHF 4,305.39
MX$100,335.46
NOK 54,986.45
SEK 51,567.58
DKK 34,387.26
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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, collectable circa 1840-1860 English Victorian hand carved Mahogany framed Library reading armchair with Lion's head detailing and restored Bordeaux leather upholstery Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A fantastic looking and well made piece, this chair is a tour de force of craftmanship, clearly a Showframe made for exhibition, these types of furniture were made to be exhibited to show off how proficient the craftsman was The chair has been fully restored to include having the joints checked and sealed, the timber has all been lightly French polished being sure to keep all the original charm and patina, its then been hand waxed and polished. The has been washed back, hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and polished, its in wonderful order Any connoisseur of fine furniture will know exactly what this chair is as soon as they see it, it’s a real statement to have in one’s home and considered a piece of art in its own right. Think of it as the Rembrandt of armchairs Dimensions Height:- 96cm Width:- 75cm Depth:- 92cm Seat height:- 40cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular 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.
  • Creator:
    Chesterfield (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.8 in (96 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 36.23 in (92 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823343016432

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