Embroidered Side Chairs

A wonderfully crafted Danish chair in stained beech, dating to the 1840s, in the manner of Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a celebrated painter and designer associated with the Danish Golde...

A beautiful English Mahogany Victorian chair with armrests and a unique floral tapestry seat. The chair has elegant, slim carved arms and legs and a spindle back which are inlaid wit...

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...

Set of 9 Biedermeier Viennese (19th Century) dining / side chairs featuring carved arch backs in fluted form and bird's head supports decorated with polychrome embellishments, a balu...

Set of 8 Art Deco American dining / side chairs with a curved trapezoidal backrests and padded seats upholstered in gold vinyl upholstery plus brass nailhead trim, standing on 4 spla...

We are delighted to offer for this stunning hand made in France Embroidered carver armchair with carved frame An extremely decorative and well made armchair, the carving is exquis...

Pair of 18th Century mahogany Chippendale style chairs with interlaced back splats, fluted top rails, and simply shaped supports leadi...

Hand carved pair of Spanish 18th century 'Fraileros' chairs, with 19th century seating and backrest upholstery, joined to the walnut frame using the typica...

Inspired by the elegant designs of the 30s and 40s, this chair in gold galvanised brass, whose back three-rod structure continues till the top. The striking velvet covering the unifi...

Inspired by the elegant designs of the 30s and 40s, this chair in gold galvanised brass, whose back three-rod structure continues till the top. The striking velvet covering the unifi...

Elegant Pair of Antique George III Mahogany Rail Back Open Elbow Chairs Having Gold and Burgundy Damask Seats Decorated With Winged Cherubs On Ring Turned Tapering Supports Height ...

Italian Neo-Classic side chair with an openwork shield form back, carved decorative splat, padded seat upholstered in floral patterned beige fabric with embroidered trim...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Victorian hand carved show framed Salon armchair with Lion detailing and stamped castors A good find, its rare to come across sho...