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Superb Original Vintage Chelsea Bordeaux Handmade Brown Leather Armchair

$2,449.43
$3,061.7920% Off
£1,800
£2,25020% Off
€2,114.70
€2,643.3820% Off
CA$3,365.10
CA$4,206.3820% Off
A$3,756.82
A$4,696.0220% Off
CHF 1,968.52
CHF 2,460.6520% Off
MX$45,987.15
MX$57,483.9420% Off
NOK 25,000.18
NOK 31,250.2320% Off
SEK 23,572
SEK 29,46520% Off
DKK 15,782.23
DKK 19,727.7920% Off
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A superb, original handmade Chelsea Bordeaux vintage brown leather armchair in excellent condition. This is a fine example of quality British craftsmanship, this example has a great look in original untouched condition, the leather patina is superb, you often see these items over restored but this piece has none of that. Originally made in Chelsea in the late 1970s these were very popular with British officers mess and made to last with high quality materials and the very best hide. The brown leather has a lovely warm chestnut tome with studded detailing to arms and front. Seat height = 47cm / 18.5? The piece is in excellent order, with original hessian base and castors. A rare piece in such original condition. These are heavy chairs with traditional coil sprung construction, each spring is hand tied eight ways, hessian padded and strapped, the cushions both back and base are deep heavy feather filled, the back cushion is sewn into place, with the base cushion removable. The upholstery is hand studded using oversized antiqued brass studs, giving the piece its unique form, A comfortable chair with thick hide hardwearing leather.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 34.25 in (87 cm)Depth: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In excellent sound condition, no structural issues.
  • Seller Location:
    Llanbrynmair, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GD15281stDibs: LU6462234882862

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