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GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOL

$6,787.21per set
£4,950per set
€5,773.08per set
CA$9,294.01per set
A$10,333.68per set
CHF 5,395.68per set
MX$125,786.04per set
NOK 68,846.49per set
SEK 64,505.87per set
DKK 43,085.56per set
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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted occasional Library armchair with matching run up ottoman footstool RRP £9,131 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. This chair and stool are part of a suite, I have listed under my other items a matching pair of sofas which retail for £30,130 and are sublime quality A true masterpiece of an armchair, this chair looks sublime in any setting and has very agreeable dimensions for those of us looking for a comfortable chair that doesn’t take up a lot of space. The chair frame alone currently retails for £4344 without upholstery, the footstool is £1162, the mohair velvet is £325 per sq-mt, the armchair requires 6 meters and the footstool 3 meters making a total cost of £8,431, they then each had 1 additional sq-mt for the skirting making a final total of £9,131 The colour is grey, it looks different shades in different pictures depending on how the flash captures the mohair velvet, as you will be aware velvet has two tones and is a different colour depending on which angle you are looking at it Condition wise the pair are mostly in very fine order indeed, there is one button that will be replaced on the seat base of the chair, some light wear to the arms, otherwise the suite is in sublime condition throughout with only honest patina Armchair dimensions Height:- 85.5cm Width:- 102.5cm Depth:- 95cm Seat height:- 45.5cm Footstool dimensions Height:- 46cm Width:- 57cm Depth:- 71cm 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. 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.
  • Creator:
    George Smith (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.67 in (85.5 cm)Width: 40.36 in (102.5 cm)Depth: 37.41 in (95 cm)Seat Height: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chesterfield (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823341313252

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