Antique Venetian Grotto Music Chair Stool, Circa 1880

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This is a fantastic English set of eight antique William IV barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in date. The set comprising eight sidechairs with seats that have been reupholstered in a striking azur fabric, and raised on reeded baluster front legs. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking. Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this set of dining chairs fit for a king. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THEESE ITEMS ARE MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 87 x Width 47 x Depth 52 Height 48 - Seat Height Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches Height 1 foot, 7 inches - Seat Height Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect. Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850′s, this particular variety became all but extinct. William IV - the brief reign of William IV (1830 – 1837) marked a period of transition between the Regency period (which had been an age of innovation based on revivalist styles such as ancient Egypt, and the Grecian designs) and the Victorian era. William IV furniture...

An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano stool A very good looking and well-made piano stool, its exactly what collectors ar...

Italian Venetian Rococo Grotto style (18/19th Cent) lectern / music stand with a pedestal base with three legs and carved detail.

Early 19th century book stand in carved wood, gilded and painted in the Venetian style..... grotto style book rest.

This is a lovely country stool made of Elm in Victorian England during the 19th century, circa 1850. The elm stool has thick solid circular turned seat or top which sits on four ring turned legs with four shaped turned stretchers between the legs which make this stool very strong and stable. The stool has developed a glorious rich color through natural patination and polishing over the years with the top a lovely mellow color. We attribute this stool to a North East Yorkshire...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Victorian circa 1880 Piano stool with height adjustable top A very good looking and well-made piano stool, its quite w...