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Antique Set of Eight Victorian Carolean Oak Chairs, Circa 1860

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This is a beautiful and rare set of eight antique Victorian Carolean style dining chairs comprising six side chairs and two armchairs, circa 1860 in date. These chairs are made of solid oak and have beautiful burgundy velvet upholstery. They have been masterfully hand carved with barley twist columns nd they are decorated with carved merboys, crowns and shield surmounts. Add a touch of class to your home with these exceptional antique chairs and dine like a king. Condition: They are in superb overall condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 131 x Width 70 x Depth 70 - Armchairs Height 115 x Width 51 x Depth 46 - Side chairs Dimensions in inches: Height 51.6 x Width 27.6 x Depth 27.6 - Armchairs Height 45.3 x Width 20.1 x Depth 18.1 - Side chairs Carolean style also known as Restoration style, (from the Latin Carolus (Charles ), refers to the decorative arts popular in England from the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 to the late 1680s after Charles II (reigned 1660–1685). The return of the king and his court from exile on the Continent led to the replacement of the Puritan severity of the Cromwellian style with a taste for magnificence and opulence and to the introduction of Dutch and French artistic influences. These are evident in furniture in the use of floral marquetry, walnut instead of oak, twisted turned supports and legs, exotic veneers, cane seats and backs on chairs, sumptuous tapestry and velvet upholstery and ornate carved and gilded scrolling bases for cabinets. Restoration silver is characterized by embossed motifs for tulips and naturalistic fruit and leaves. New types of furniture introduced in this period include cabinets on stands, chests of drawers, armchairs and wing chairs and day beds. The growing power of English East India Company resulted in increased imports of exotic commodities from China and Japan, including tea, porcelain and lacquer, and chintzes from India. This led to a craze forchinoiserie, reflected on the development of imitation lacquer (Japanning), blue and white decoration on ceramics, flat-chased scenes of Chinese-style figures and landscapes on silver and new forms of silver as teapots, as well as colourful Indian-style crewelwork bed-hangings and curtains. Other developments in the Restoration period were the emergence of the English glass industry, following the invention of lead glass by George Ravenscroft around 1676, and the manufacture of slipware by Thomas Toft. After the accession of William III and Mary II in 1689, Restoration style was superseded by William and Mary style. Oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus - Latin "oak tree" having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of. Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture.

Sold As:
Set of 8
Materials and Techniques:
Oak
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1860
Condition:
They are in superb overall condition.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU95061112394