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Pair of Very Rare Regency circa 1810-1820 Turkey Work Armchairs
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We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1810-1820 Regency Turkey work pair of armchairs original period upholstery
A very rare well made and decorative pair of chairs, turkey work is a form of knotted embroidery practiced in England from the 16th century to the mid-18th century, but especially in the 17th century. Used for upholstery and table covers, it was worked in imitation of Turkish carpets, which are known from paintings to have been imported to England from the 16th century. The designs were usually of geometrically stylized flowers. A document from the reign of William III (1689–1702) gives the number of Turkey-work chairs made per annum as 60,000. Because so few examples have survived in England, while examples have been found abroad for example, in Italy it may be deduced that Turkey work was an export item.
As you can see the upholstery is period and distressed, it can be restored as there is no missing fabric just straight line splits and wear areas, I have a pair of cushions which can be used for donor fabric if needed
One armchair is mostly stable and solid and will need limited frame work, the other chair needs the springs webbing on the base, a very simple job, the frame will need to be secured as it has play
The model of the seat itself is absolutely sublime, it is very very rare to find a pair of armchairs from this period and of these dimensions as well. If the upholstery’s wasn’t so rare I would strip it all off and upholster them in leather then have them hand dyed, you would then have an epic pair of chairs
Dimensions
Height 80cm
Width 89cm
Depth 81cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses
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: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 35.04 in (89 cm)Depth: 31.89 in (81 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1810
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:West Sussex, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823316831902
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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.
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Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on.
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