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EXQUISITE PAIR OF HAND CARVED HARDWOOD LiBRARY ARMCHAIRS LION GRIFFON WING ARMS

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative pair of large hand carved Mahogany and leather library armchairs with ornately carved lion griffon winged pillared arms and arrow and shield back 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. These are pure art furniture from every angle, they just scream huge amounts of style and charm The chairs have a stunning timber patina, its some kind of tropical mahogany, as mentioned the arms are highly decorative, they look as stunning from the side as they do the front The timber has been deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished, it has a good rich glow to it, there will be normal age and use related patina marks all over Dimensions Height:- 101cm Width:- 71.5cm Depth:- 78cm Seat height:- 45cm 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.77 in (101 cm)Width: 28.15 in (71.5 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Gothic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823338371372

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