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Pair of Antique British Elbow Office Chairs circa 1920

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Antique British Elbow desk chairs in solid Wood dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. This office chairs are beautifully proportioned, featuring a rounded fan-shaped backrest and rounded seat rail supported by cabriolet front legs and turned side and centre stretchers. Featured Artwork on the seats: The mixed-media artwork is an homage to the outstanding American poetess Ella Wheeler Wilcox, who lived from 1850-1919. Her poem “A Wish” was the inspiration for those pieces and introduced into the artwork. "A WISH" Do you wish the world were better? Let me tell you what to do! Set a watch upon your actions, Keep them always straight and true. Rid your mind of selfish motives, Let your thoughts be clean and high. You can make a little Eden Of the sphere you occupy. Do you wish the world were wiser? Well, suppose you make a start By accumulating wisdom In the scrapbook of your heart. Do not waste one page on folly; Live to learn, and learn to live. If you want to give men knowledge You must get it ere you give. Do you wish the world were happy ? Then remember day by day, Just to scatter seeds of kindness As you pass along the way; For the pleasures of the many May be ofttimes traced to one, As the hand that plants the acorn Shelters armies from the sun. -Ella Wheeler Wilcox-
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Wood frame is waxed and polished, patina carefully restored.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8016232762982
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