British Seating

An extremely elegant, superb quality pair of George III period armchairs or elbow chairs. Six side chairs en-suite are available separately. English, circa 1780 Why we like them: Wo...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Brown Heritage Leather 2 to 3 Seater Sofa is a classic and elegant piece of furniture that exudes timeless charm and sophistication. ...

Victor Bramwell Wilkins for G Plan, dining chair, model 'Fresco', faux leather, teak, United Kingdom, 1967 Dining chair designed by Victor Bramwell Wilkins for the British manufactu...

A mid victorian maroon leather tub chair, it's been well loved and has a wonderful look. Wear and tear, discolouration, stains and old repairs. The leather is in perfectly good co...

Later 19th century set of 8 Chippendale style dining chairs, English. A good quality set of fine carved mahogany timbers. The crest rail & ear carving is excellent & the c-scroll ent...

A pair of contemporary plush green ribbed velvet swivel club chairs by Thomas Britt, trimmed with green and gold silk rope seams and tassels. Additional dimensions: SH 18" SD 19.5"...

Set of 8 Modern antique style English rush ladder back dining chairs. All in good vintage condition and sturdy all rush seating is tight. Shows patina and use on frames. All 8 chairs...

Pair of English made solid oak stools circa 1980. Good quality pair of oak joint stools, which serve well as side tables or as seating. Over-sailing top with moulded edge.  Each on...

Vintage plum colored leather chesterfield style club arm chair. Upholstered in studded, button-tufted deep plum colored leather with heavy rolled arms and loose seat cushions (with v...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Timothy Oulton Viscount Tan Leather 2 to 3 Seater Sofa. A stunning piece of furniture that exudes luxury and style. Crafted by the ...

TIMELESS Vintage English Leather Tufted Seat CHESTERFIELD 3-Seat Sofa Oxblood Red PERFECT ICONIC look for a gentleman's office, study, library, or cigar lounge~~fully button tufted ...

We have fully restored this very elegant 19thC corner chair which we have finished in Smoking Room velvet. This really is a very opulent and striking piece which will unquestionably...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Set Of 6 Spindle Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs. Exudes vintage charm and elegance, perfect for adding a touch of traditional style to your d...

The upper bergere section entirely covered in tufted leather with a reclined back and overturned arms and a shaped apron, the chair raised on a central post with an adjustable tensio...

Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...

A very fine and elegant Regency period set of SIX 'Klismos' side chairs after designs by Thomas Hope, the manufacture attributed to Gillows. A pair of elbow chairs n-suite is availab...

A beautiful Art Deco burr walnut stool, made in England and dating from the 1920-30’s. It is of lovely quality and has a gorgeous design. It is perfect for use at a dressing table, ...

The White Street Sofa highlights Lee Broom’s long-held fascination with symmetry and seamlessness. This architectural, streamlined, modular piece can be arranged in multiple configur...

Ercol Set of 2 white Hoop Backed Dining Chairs Model 400, 1960's.. Beautiful iconic chairs. These iconic Windsor Chairs were made between 1958 and 1985 - we know this because only 4...

English Arts & Crafts Slipper Arm Chair, circa 1885. A rarely found example of elm & oak with original leather woven strapwork seat. Large studs anchor the leather. Turned, tapered l...

This set of two carved mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale. The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully, creating an ...

c19th Century Rustic Side Table/Stool With Amazing Nail Fixtures, England. A rustic oak table with amazing nail fixtures to the upper legs, the piece has a great aesthetic. Dating ...

A naive, most probably 19th-century rustic, primitive, Wabi-Sabi vintage antique stool in oak. The stool is Welsh. Befitting of interiors that blend pieces of different styles and ...

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Stool, Table, England, c1900s A naive, most probably early 1900s rustic, primitive, Wabi-Sabi vintage antique stool in oak later used as ...

An attractive set of eight Arts & Crafts golden oak high back dining chairs attributed to Ernest Archibald Taylor and probably made by the well known firm of Wylie & Lochhead of Glas...

Circa 1835 revolving & rising piano stool, English. William IV period. Lappet motif, scroll foot, with hexagonal upward flaring shaft. Antique needlepoint covering as found. 20" h., ...

an early George II settee upholstered in moss green mohair velvet, nailhead trim, shaped back and swept scrolled arms, carved mahogany cabriole legs with carved knees, shells with be...

A Windsor Captain's chair, very delicately crafted and in very good condition with a fantastic patina. The design element on the armrests and backrest and the simple and delicate str...

an english regency grecian couch/daybed in the manner of Thomas Hope, carved and gilded mahogany frame, with horned winged lion's ( griffin ) paw feet,...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Fritz Hansen Style Hand-dyed Brown Leather Egg Lounge Chair. An iconic and luxurious piece of furniture. Designed after famed Danis...

Vintage plum colored leather Chesterfield wingback club chair with aged patina. Wings, rolled arms, buttons and nail head trim in place. Removeable seat cushion has velcrow to secure...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully restored Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchair Please note the delivery fee list...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Theodore Alexander Embossed brown leather window seat bench Please note the delivery fee listed is just...

Unique Pair of Richard Lee 'Bathsheba' Side Chairs in Oak and Hazel, United Kingdom, 1994. This is a truly unique pair of English side chairs by cabinetmaker Richard Lee who is a st...

A naive, most probably 19th-century rustic, primitive, Wabi-Sabi vintage antique stool in oak. Befitting of interiors that blend pieces of different styles and ages and harness the...

Set of 8 Jacobean Style Oak Dining Room Chairs, late 19th century. The crest rail with central carved Tudor rose flanked by vine carving, barley twist stiles, Tudor rose and vine car...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, Museum quality, fully restored, extra large Wingback armchair with ornately hand carved base frame and Th...

Rare antique English oak gate leg drop leaf coffee table or bench~~c.1900 or earlier. Versatile piece with so many functions~~use as a traditional coffee table or could be used as a...

a pair of very stylish satinwood lounge / club chairs with moss green mohair velvet seat upholstery and trim, Chinese Chippendale-style satinwood frame with ebonized  and gilt decora...

England circa 1900 20th century wingback armchair newly reupholstered in original frame, on original mahogany Frame with brass casters. 30”w x 28.5”d x 48”h x 17” seat Ref. CHAIR1244...

A pair of Victorian English ebonized childs bobbin chairs with upholstered seats and backs. Each having a turned wooden bobbin frame with turned finials above an upholstered seat, r...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Retro Halo Timothy Oulton Brown Leather Sofa. The Retro Halo Timothy Oulton Brown Leather Sofa is a stylish and luxurious piece of fu...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Tetrad Cordoba Small and Compact Two Seater Sofa. The Tetrad Cordoba Small Compact 2 Seater Sofa is a beautiful and charming piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication. This sofa is designed with a compact size, making it perfect for smaller living spaces or as an accent piece in a larger room. The Cordoba sofa...

A good antique Georgian ash wheel back side chair. Very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Solid in joint. Imported from England. Conditi...

A fine Gainsborough armchair or lounge chair upholstered in black leather and patinated mahogany from England - featuring a high back, open sides and shaped arms, with wide comforta...

We simply love Gracie – and adorable addition to the collection. She is fierce, complex, poised and elegant. Samantha designed Gracie when looking for the perfect neatly proportioned...

19th Century Windsor chair with spindle turnings and dished seat. This lovely chair is made primarily of oak with hand turned back splats. It has tall and wide proportions giving it...

We simply love Gracie – and adorable addition to the collection. She is fierce, complex, poised and elegant. Samantha designed Gracie when looking for the perfect neatly proportioned...

We are delighted to offer for sale the Beautiful Restored H Frame Georgian Style Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Wingback Chairs. These restored 1920s ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, very collectable John Harrop, top to bottom restored, hand dyed Cigar brown leather reclining armchair with built in drinks cabinet to one side and bookcase to the other 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 is a wonder to behold, I have never in all my time seen another, it screams Art Deco however it was made in the latter part of the Victorian era, the chair on the face of it looks like an Odeon armchair which in itself is rare, however, this is so much more, this would have been a gentleman's paradise, it reclines as mentioned, the left outside arm is a bookcase cabinet, under the of top of this side there is a sliding ashtray, this most likely wouldn't be used today but it is appealing that it hasn't been lost over time, the right side has a cupboard which when opened reveals a drinks cabinet, is that not just the most sophisticated feature you have ever seen on an armchair The inside of the cupboard door displays the original retailers plaque which reads HARROPS BETTER FURNITURE 89 91 & 93 PICCADILLY MANCHESTER, this is for John Harrop, a full bio of the great man can be read below This chair originally in a blue fabric, it has been stripped back to the frame which has been French polished, its then been upholstered with Italian Premium cattle hide russet leather that was applied plain, plain leather is signifacntly more expensive than pre-treated hide, it has then been hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed waxed down and polished, this is now basically in better than new condition Dimensions for the armchair Height:- 85cm Width:- 68cm Depth:- 65cm fully reclined depth 100cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. John Harrop was the next person to live at Heaton Lodge. In many ways he was the archetypal Victorian, living the English dream. He was born in a workhouse but ended his days a rich businessman rising to Lord Mayor of Manchester, and having several homes. He was born on the 1st February 1847 to John Harrop and Caroline Wharton in Ancoats. John and Caroline appear to have moved to Manchester from Hull, as his older sisters, Ellen and Ann, born 1842 and 1843 were born there. He had one more sister, Sarah who was born around 1849 The family moved to Dukinfield , then Reddish and as a boy he worked in the Stockport cotton mills. In order to earn extra money he took up an agency selling an illustrated Bible in parts. He was so successful in selling to his fellow millworkers, that he was soon earning much more than he earned in the mills, and so set himself up as a bookseller on Deansgate in Manchester. Even here he innovated, and commissioned portraits of political celebreties such as Gladstone and Chamberlain, and having them framed and selling them in their thousands at a handsome profit. His rapid accumulation of wealth can be seen by his frequent upward moves. In late 1870 he married Elizabeth Farrar, and was living at Old Road in Heaton Norris, moving by 1881 to 69 Reddish Road in Stockport, in 1891 they were living at Richmond Hill on Gatley Road in Cheadle, but they also had a property at Struan, in Storrs Park Windermere and 91 Piccadilly Manchester. 91 Piccadilly is still there and is now a Spar We can see how he rises in wealth through his declared occupations on the census. In 1871 he is a cotton mill warper, by 1881 he is a print dealer by 1891 he is a bassinette manufacturer and finally in 1901 he is a house furniture dealer. By 1906 he had become Lord Mayor of Manchester. However, he never forgot his humble roots, we can see that by his speeches and the causes he promoted. An autodidact, he was proud to have been able to send his seven sons to Manchester Grammar , and in a speech there, in contrast to the proud boasts of the preceding speakers he said: “The principal schooling I got, was at night-time in a barn. We paid a penny a week and took our own candles.” Harrops basinette and furniture became a nationwide chain of furniture stores, he had a factory on Bury street in Stockport and Harrops branched out from there. He was not only successful in business but also in politics and made powerful connections. On 24 July 1904, Winston Churchill attended a Liberal Garden party in Heaton Mersey in the grounds of Highfield, and stayed overnight with the Harrops at Heaton Lodge, Louis Botha, the first Prime Minister of South Africa also stayed there. Hans Geiger and Ernest Rutherford were also visitors. John Harrop also promoted worthy causes, and the grounds of Heaton Lodge were also host to many fundraising events, he was active in the Temperance movement , but my favourite of his causes is the Ada Leigh Homes for British and American Girls in Paris, the Manchester Guardian reports on 4 May 1911 that he held a fundraising garden party for the cause. This charity provided free accomodation for British Colonial and American Ladies in Paris. In 1908 Mrs Harrop is reported as to be organising food parcels for the unemployed of Manchester. Finally, we have Mr Harrop to thank for securing Platt Fields Park for the people of Manchester. For leisure, he was a keen salmon fisherman, holidaying often in Scotland, and all to ready whilst at his club, to relate his adventures to anyone willing to listen John and Elizabeth purchased Heaton Lodge in July 1902. They had eight children, Arthur, John Walter, William Gladstone, Maud Elizabeth, Frederick Hardy...

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale these Beautiful Restored Pair Of Hand Dyed Leather Wingback Chairs. These restored 1920s Chesterfield wingback armchairs ar...

Enhance your living space with this elegant set of Early 20th Century Japanned Tub Chairs, inspired by the Georgian style. The ebonised frame features tas...

The playful and slightly feisty Amelia ottoman is an adorable option across bedrooms, dressing rooms and living rooms; Ideal as a little extra seating, her firm sit also makes the Am...

A beautiful late regency polychrome settee, thesettee has three cushions across the back with out swept arms, it has a padded seat raised above a paneled apron on pwa feet the settee...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Hepplewhite design Shield back side chairs depicting the Price of Wales feathered back circa 1880 Pl...

Iconic English Howard & Sons signature sofa hand-crafted by George Smith artisans. The classic signature sofa features a hardwood frame covered with bea...

Presenting the Upholstered Knowle Armchair. Adorned with an exquisite and high-quality floral fabric, this armchair exudes both charm and sophistication. Crafted to perfection, it bo...

A lovely, compact 'metamorphic' monks bench in well grained oak with restrained carved detail. -Features a flip over lid, which functions as a table or b...