English Seating

Open Armchair of typical Wainscot form, the straight paneled back adorned with carved lettering probably documenting family event, wavy armrests with Primitive carved decoration, pan...

A pair of circular stools in the manner of other works at Brighton Pavilion. Stylised Greek key frieze and reverse gothic arch on carved scroll feet. The inside of the gothic arch in...

Liberty & Co. attributed. A pair of Arts & Crafts mahogany armchairs with stylized floral inlays. Although I bought them separately, both armchairs have the no 1877 in hand writing...

A stylish Aesthetic Movement ebonized armchair with sweeping side rail incorporating the upholstered armrests which are set back to accommodate those wonderful hoop dresses of the Vi...

An unusual and charming walnut William and Mary style leather upholstered small trunk with nailhead trim. The piece opens to reveal a wood lined in...

We are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with feather filled cushions This sofa is as rare as t...

Handsome pair of lady and gentleman William IV English club chairs handcrafted in mahogany featuring alluring red faux leather button tufted upholstery, elegant arms, and turned fron...

Quality Antique Victorian walnut ladies chair having a quality shaped carved back and raised on solid walnut turned reeded legs to the front and out swept back legs on original porce...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, highly collectable suite of circa 1900-1920 English Mahogany Thomas Chippendale style Gothic...

A W N Pugin attributed, made by Gillows of Lancaster. A Gothic Revival oak side chair with carved entwining leaf florets to the shaped upper back rest, and a carved rose to the centr...

Victorian carved walnut settee A mid-19th century Victorian carved walnut settee. The settee has a domed back with a highly decorative carve...

Aesthetic Movement oak stool with ash legs In the Eygptian Revival style This was knows as the 'Thebes' stool It was first registered by Liberty & Co in 1884 This is rare and a wonde...

Antique bench, stool, England, Regency Revival This elegant bench, made in the Regency Revival style, is characterized by its curved legs and carved rope pattern along the seat fram...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Rosewood Thomas Chippendale, fret work carved dining chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide and covers London only for the UK and local Europe for the rest of the world, if you are outside of this area please send me your address and I will provide you with an accurate quote Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is, Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history, these chairs are the only Colonial examples I have ever seen and in Rosewood no less, they weigh roughly three times more than a standard dining chair of the same style and size, they are very substantial The chairs are late 19th century circa 1880-1900, they are of course based on the original 18th century examples, the carving is exquisitely executed and the chairs look sophisticated and elegant from all angles The suite has been sympathetically restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, the seat covers have been left as they are, they are ok, I can have them reupholstered for the cost price to anything the new owners wish Literature Two chairs illustrated in Tabellenbuch Holztechnik, Hamburg, 2013, p. 271. Exhibited Ten chairs on loan to Birmingham Museums circa 1985-2010 and exhibited at Aston Hall, Birmingham, where photographed in situ.. Dimensions Height:- 93cm Width:- 56cm Depth:- 53cm Seat height:- 47cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Lot Essay These chairs are closely related to those in two recognised Chippendale commissions: Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet for Normanton Hall, Rutland and William Crichton-Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries (4th Earl of Stair, 1699-1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire. THE RELATED CHAIRS The chairs are of identical decoration to the set of two armchairs and ten single chairs, circa 1765, formerly at Normanton Hall (1). In 1759, Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet, succeeded to the vast inheritance established by his grandfather, also Gilbert, 1st Baronet (1652-1733), who was reputed to be ‘the richest commoner in England’ (2). The 3rd Baronet employed both Chippendale Senior and his son, Chippendale Junior, in the furnishing of his Palladian mansion, Normanton Hall in Rutland, and his London houses, 29 Grosvenor Square, London and Browne's House at North End, Fulham. Surviving Chippendale accounts, although incomplete, show that the firm was working periodically for members of the Heathcote family from 1768 to 1821. Most of the furniture listed in these accounts was intended for Browne’s House, although after 1798 when the family relinquished this residence some of the furniture was moved to Normanton Hall. The latter was sold in 1924, and any furniture not included in the Normanton Hall sale was taken to the Earl of Ancaster’s seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embraced the highly fashionable chinoiserie taste. Although the Normanton chairs cannot be conclusively identified in the extant Chippendale accounts, their form and ornamentation led Christopher Gilbert to suggest that they were possibly by Chippendale (3). The set of four mahogany chairs at Dumfries House have nearly-identical pagoda-form cresting rails and identical terminals but differ in the arrangement of the 'Chinese' paling in the backs and side panels. Although no documentary evidence for the Dumfries chairs survives, in their execution and sophisticated carving of the toprails, they are extremely close to Chippendale’s hand. Another near-set of closely related chairs is at Saltram House, Devon, where Chippendale worked between 1771-2; these dates are based on payments in John Parker's cash account book, and probably do not reflect a true picture of the entire commission as Parker often paid tradesmen by banker's draft (4). Comprising two armchairs and seven single chairs, this set, circa 1765, is made of padouk, and has been described by the National Trust as ‘Chinese Export’ (5). The set was returned to Saltram in 1951 having been accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of full payment of Death Duty from the Executors of Edmund Robert Parker, 4th Earl of Morley (1877-1951). Some of the chairs are currently on display in ‘The Chinese Chippendale Bedroom’. A further set of four padouk chairs of the Saltram pattern was almost certainly at Kenwood House, London; some of these are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone Palace, Perth, prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922, and subsequently sold from ‘Scone Palace and Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses’, Christie’s, London, 24 May 2007, lot 298. Another pair of padouk chairs of this model sold ‘The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller’, Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2018, lot 647 ($193,750 inc. premium). THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils (1757), the pattern for this set of ‘Pagoda’ chairs relates to nine designs for ‘Chinese Chairs’ in the 1st edition of Chippendale’s Director (1754); the cabinet-maker describes these designs thus: Plates XXIII, XXIV and XXV are nine Chairs in the present Chinese manner, which I hope will improve that taste, or manner of work; it having yet never arrived to any perfection; doubtless it might be lost without feeling its beauty: as it admits of the greatest variety, I think it the most useful of any other. The sizes are all specified on the designs. The three last (No. XXV.) I hope will be well received, as there has been none like them yet made. The Georgian period witnessed the proliferation of such railed and pagoda-crested chairs in both the ‘picturesque’ Chinese tea pavilions of landscaped parks as well as in fashionable apartments hung with ‘India’ paper. The geometric ‘Chinese’ feet of these chairs are also found on a set of pedestals...

A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas, each with a rectangular back and scrolling armrests, the face of each arm boldly carved with an op...

For sale is a good quality Victorian Walnut Double Ended Sofa, upholstered in a pink fabric. The sofa is structurally sound, as is all of the upholstery. Width: 74" Depth: 28" Heigh...

'Horns' chair by Ron Arad 1985-1989 Measures: 108.2 x 50 x 48.5 cm (42 5/8 x 19 5/8 x 19 1/8 in.) Aluminium, stainless steel.

Dimensions - H: 30 1/2 in W: 43 1/4 in D: 37 3/4 in SH: 18 in Seat Depth: 21 1/4 in Elevate your interior with this sophisticated pair of vintage Chesterfield style club chairs, ...

Circa 1890 Pair of English Mahogany 19th Century Polychrome Painted ‘X’ frame stools with gouge decoration. Later velvet upholstery. Price is for the pair sku 755 W58 ...

An early Ernest Race 'Neptune' chair. Beech plywood with the early brass fittings and webbing. Folds to an incredible 12cm Structurally sound with a lovely patina

We are delighted to this very rare pair of Thomas Chippendale era circa 1760 Library chairs with period embroidered upholstery These are a very rare and highly collectible pair of Library chairs, they were made in the Chippendale era and closely after his designs, the fret work carving, ornate legs, all very finely executed by a master craftsman The upholstery is all original embroidery, the colours are very much of the period and not seen on later reproduction pieces. These are an exceptional example and would be highly prized in any collection The chairs have been lightly restored to include some work to the carvings, the timber has been sympathetically French polished to ensure none of the original charm and patina has been lost A period pair of Chippendales by the great man himself (which these could be) would retail for the high hundreds of thousands, however alas Chippendales are only originals if they come with iron clad provenance, a difficult thing to keep hold of for nearly 250 years. One of the chairs has a plaque to the base for Charles Tozer of 25 Brook street London, Mr Tozer was a very well respected Antiques dealer in the early 20th to mid 20th century that specialised in 18th century furniture Dimensions: Height 97cm Width 64cm Depth 65cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Thomas Chippendale (1718–1779) was born in Otley in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England in June 1718. He became a cabinet-maker in London, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, upon which success he became renowned. The designs are regarded as representing the current British fashion for furniture of that period and are now reproduced globally. He was buried 16 November 1779, according to the records of St Martin-in-the-Fields, in the cemetery since built upon by the National Gallery. Chippendale furniture is much valued; a padouk cabinet that was offered for auction during 2008 sold for £2,729,250. Life "A Design for a State Bed" from the Director, 1762. Chippendale was born the only child of John Chippendale (1690–1768), joiner, and his first wife Mary (née Drake) (1693–1729). He received an elementary education at Prince Henry's Grammar School. The Chippendale family had long been involved with the wood working trades and so he probably received his basic training from his father, though it is believed that he was also trained by Richard Wood in York, before he relocated to London. Wood later ordered eight copies of the Director. On 19 May 1748 he married Catherine Redshaw at St George's Chapel, Mayfair and they had five sons and four daughters. During 1749 Chippendale rented a modest house in Conduit Court, near Covent Garden. In 1752 he relocated to Somerset Court, off the Strand. In 1754 Chippendale relocated to 60–62 St Martin's Lane in London, where for the next 60 years the family business operated, until 1813 when his son, Thomas Chippendale (Junior), was evicted for bankruptcy. During 1754 he also began a partnership with James Rannie, a wealthy Scottish merchant, who put money into the business at the same time as Chippendale produced the first edition of the Director. Rannie and his bookkeeper, Thomas Haig, probably cared for the finances of the business. His wife, Catherine, died during 1772. After James Rannie died in 1766, Thomas Haig seems to have borrowed £2,000 from Rannie's widow, which he used to become Chippendale's partner. One of Rannie's executors, Henry Ferguson...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Maple side chair which is part of a large suite. This is part of a suite, in total I have a side chair, dressing table stool, side cupboard, large double wardrobe, pair of bedsteads and housekeepers linen cupboard...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Antique Victorian circa 1880 custom made Piano bench stool that can be used fo...

It is the deep red color of the vintage leather that captures your attention in this wonderful wingback Chesterfield loveseat or "double chair." It has the traditional tufted buttone...

An imposing pair of 19th century Chippendale style mahogany armchairs having acanthus carved top rails above ribbon, tassel and acanthus splat with unusual bird carved arms fitted wi...

This is a Fine quality English 1930s era armchair designed in the Georgian manner. The chair is in very good condition and has fine machine tapestry uphol...

Square newly upholstered back and sides and seat with loose cushion. Arms splay out. Turned tapered reeded legs with casters.

We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, very rare original near pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the original distressed ticking fabric...

Set of 4 George III Mahogany Shieldback dining chairs, England, upholstered in linen.

We are delighted to offer for sale this circa 1860-1880 fully restored original Swedish aged brown leather Chesterfield fully sprung sofa with hand carved ...

This fantastic antique English side chair, dating from the late 18th century, boasts a beautiful, timeless, and almost naïve design. In our opinion, it should be included in any inte...

A pair of 19th century carved mahogany side chairs in the Chippendale style, superb quality and lovely dense timber, the carved and shaped back of unique design, the seat having been...

A super pair of modern armchairs newly upholstered in a premium, ivory, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Quality handmade beech frames, traditional sprung seat, feather / fibre loose seat ...

Offering a lightweight mahogany Anglo-Japanese side chair with many Godwin characteristics, and probably executed by William Watt circa 1877. Hand caned seat. Weighs less than 8 lbs.

A pair of English Regency mahogany stools from the 19th century with large scrolling arms and legs, carved foliage and tiger style upholstered seats. Imbue your home with the disting...

A parcel gilt and ebonised stool or bench with upholstered seat on a partially reeded lotus leaf 'X' frame support. Upholstered in clients own material ...

We are delighted to offer you this stunning pair of Chesterfield carver armchairs in oxblood leather with hand carved frames. The chairs are a lovely find and in original condition throughout, both are buttoned and look glorious from every angle Ideally suited as occasional or luxury office...

A pair of walnut library armchairs by George Trollope & Sons. Handsome and well drawn, figured walnut with ebonised detail to the shaped front rail and returns, tapering facet cut f...

Dining chairs English set of 6 assembled Chippendale England. An assembled set of 6 Chippendale chairs made in England during the 18th cent...

Charles Bevan (attributed), a Gothic Revival oak side chair, with rounded details to the upper backrest rail flanked by shaped uprights with carved and ebonized zig-zag bands to the ...

English Charles II style caned and walnut armchair with vertically slatted back above S-scroll legs joined by a stretcher. (19th century & possibly with earlier elements).

A Good Quality 18th Century, Chippendale Period, Georgian Mahogany Desk Chair, Or Armchair, Having Attractive Pierced And Shaped Splat To ...

We are very pleased to offer a stunning stool, circa the 1950s. This piece is crafted from bamboo, a lightweight and sustainable material, its appeal is enhanced by a burnt tortoise finish, giving it a distinct look. The burned bamboo...

A pair of Mid-Century 'Bambino' armchairs designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture. Solid beech, re-upholstered in grey bouclé, stamped 'HK' to underside. Dimensions: H 88cm W 66cm...

A Gothic Revival oak armchair designed by John Pollard Seddon, made by his family firm Thomas Seddon (Seddon and Co). Based in Bond Street, they supplied furniture to Windsor castle and Buckingham Palace, founded by his Great Grandfather George Seddon. He exhibited an almost identical armchair on the Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co stand at the 1862 International Exhibition, illustrated in JEREMY COOPERS Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors. Seddon's also worked with E.W. Godwin, was a friend of the Pre-Raphaelites. Some of his pupils were Ford Maddox Brown...

A pair of English Chippendale armchairs from the 19th century with richly carved décor and new custom linen upholstery. These English Chippendale armchairs, dating back to the 19th c...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Art Deco style two-seat sofa which is part of a suite This is a very good looking well made and comfortable piec...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1950s cigar brown leather chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions This is a ...

Rich chocolate leather George III style arm chairs having dark mahogany frames with a aged patina and handpainted floral decoration. The upholstery is new and finished with handsome...

With an arched back and serpentine seat upholstered in tan leather with brass tacks. Cabriole legs. Makes a nice desk chair. Seat Depth 18.25

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1930's English Walnut dressing table stool ...

With a serpentine carved crestrail and open carved splat. Drop in seat and square section legs and nice carved detail on the base of the seat rail. Corner spandrels. Carved scrolled ...

18th Century primitive Lincolnshire comb back armchair. Constructed primarily from ash with a pierced Gothic splat and thick elm seat. The chair shows traces of its original green pa...

Midcentury British Colonial style folding zebra hide seat fitted to three mahogany legs with brass feet.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of, super rare and highly collectable, fully restored Robert Mouseman Thompson Burr Oak c...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of six burr oak 1930s Robert Mouseman Thompson dining chairs in fully restored condition These chairs have been fully restored, all the original woven seats had dried and perished over the last 90-100 years of use, there weren’t safe to use, as such I have had all the woven leather replaced on every chair, it took 3-4 hides of thick veg tan plain leather which was hand dyed back to the original chestnut brown colour, I have a complete suite of pictures of the entire process. The frames have been glued and clamped where required, treated for insects as a matter of process not need, then deep cleaned waxed and polished The timber on these chairs is a bit of a lottery jackpot, they have the original scalloped backs which is basically the honeycombed look and feel, but these panels are all burr oak. To put this in context a small milking stool by Mouseman may sell for £200-£300 in normal oak, in burr oak it sells for £1600-£2000. The timber is super rare, highly collectable and the finest of all the Mouseman...

Pair of early Victorian mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Richard Bridgens. Each with a turned top rail above a pierced quatrefoil and scrolling f...

This English mahogany bar stool exemplifies traditional craftsmanship with its slim, tall profile and gracefully tapered legs, finished with petite bun feet. The stool's mahogany con...

For sale is a good quality 19th century Carolean style wing back armchair, with a high back above a cushion seat with an ornately carved stretcher below...

A good English George II period walnut wing armchair with cushion, upholstered in gros and petit needlepoint material, the chair dating from the early part of the 18th century. The n...