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Pair of Fine Quality Walnut Antique Victorian John Jelliff Armchairs

$2,280per set
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£1,733.43per set
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€2,000.44per set
€2,500.55per set20% Off
CA$3,191.39per set
CA$3,989.24per set20% Off
A$3,573.50per set
A$4,466.88per set20% Off
CHF 1,864.48per set
CHF 2,330.59per set20% Off
MX$43,540.51per set
MX$54,425.64per set20% Off
NOK 23,658.86per set
NOK 29,573.58per set20% Off
SEK 22,493.28per set
SEK 28,116.60per set20% Off
DKK 14,931.98per set
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This is a gorgeous pair of John Jelliff figural carved walnut Renaissance Revival parlor or armchairs. The chairs are in good condition and feature exceptionally carved Jenny Lind faces which we very popular when these chairs were made during the 1860-70s era. They wear their original finish and have older but still usable upholstery. They are in good condition for their age and can be reupholstered if desired. Dimensions: 41.5 inches high x 28 inches wide x 26.5 inches deep. Seat Height 16 inches. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut. Son of Hezekiah Jelliff and Nancy Bennett. John Jelliff apprenticed to Alonzo W. Anderson, a cabinetmaker in New York City in 1828, and moved to New Jersey in the early 1820s. He first worked for Lemuel M. Crane of Newark, and took over the Crane business in 1838. Jelliff then partnered with Thomas L. Vantilburg through 1843. In 1854, Jelliff partnered with Henry H. Miller, who served as his foreman. By the late 1850s Jelliff's work reflected the Italian renaissance style; he later found inspiration in the designs of John Henry Belter.[4] By 1874, the Jelliff factory had 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) of floor space, employed 45 men and did annual sales of $100,000 (equivalent to $2.7 million in 2023), catering to the needs of the leading families in Newark. Jelliff retired in 1890. In spite of the industrialization of his time, Jelliff refused to produce machine-made furniture. The company produced rosewood, walnut and mahogany furniture with the occasional use of a fruitwood or maple as inlay.[
  • Creator:
    John Jelliff (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. They wear their original finish and have older but still usable upholstery. They are in good condition for their age and can be reupholstered if desired.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2091340796352

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