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Pair of French Red Velvet Button Back Armchairs

$4,501.16
£3,295
€3,873.93
CA$6,173.61
A$6,938.73
CHF 3,613.51
MX$84,392.16
NOK 46,239.28
SEK 43,848.46
DKK 28,912.45
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About the Item

A beautiful pair of French button-back armchairs in Shiraz red coloured velvet. The chair’s seats have been fully restored, stripped back to the original solid walnut pegged frame with a new coil spring base, padding, hessian lining, and calico coverings added to the front. The feather button-backs have been restored, ready and re-upholstered in a sumptuous velvet. Raised on turned ebony legs and brass castors. The castors are delightfully worn and full of character, adding to the charm of this delightful pair of armchairs. The price is for the pair. French, circa 1890.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)Seat Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)
  • Style:
    High Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Faversham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 16511stDibs: LU7929243806852

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