A Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery

A Victorian Antique Mahogany Balloon Back Window Seat With Floral Upholstery & Splayed Legs Has been reupholstered in a floral material..

Late 19th Century Adjustable Chaise Lounge In Orange Fabric Known As The "Literary Machine" Manufactured By John Carter Of New Cavendish St London An adjustable reading and lounging couch, bearing makers white enamel label. Item is very well made and with wrought iron under carriage bearing substantial and sharp teeth. A real talking piece, would be ideal for a film, or theatrical use or for a home. Extra imensions: Depth: 60cm Height to seat flat: 52cm Width when completely flat: 220cm Width when in upright position: 160cm Height to top of the seat in upright position: 120cm John Carter, 6A Cavendish Street, London Famed for his various inventions under the Trade Marked banner 'Literary Machines', John Carter was a Victorian inventor / cabinet maker operating out of 6A Cavendish Street, Portland Place, London from the 1880's. Carter produced all manner of reading tables, chairs, couches, beds and bath chairs, many specifically aimed at wounded soldiers. Winning 20 gold medals and awards, Carter was maker to The Queen (Victoria), Prince of Wales and Emperors of Russia...

A late Regency rosewood window seat, in the manner of George Oakley, of rectangular form, with vase-shaped, upholstered arms, reeded seat rails and tapering gadrooned legs with the original brass castors, the arms carved with bold acanthus scrolls, reupholstered in red fabric with a separate buttoned seat cushion. English, c 1820. See ‘Ackermann’s Regency Furniture and Interiors’ by Pauline Agius and Stephen Jones, Marlborough, 1984, p 132 pl. 116 for a very similar ‘dress sofa...

This vintage custom Louis XVI style walnut window seat exudes timeless elegance, blending the stately design of the 18th century with the refined craftsmanship of modern upholstery. ...