Sublime William IV Period Ebonized and Bobbin Turned Library Wing Armchair

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Sublime William IV Period Ebonized and Bobbin Turned Library Wing Armchair

About the Item

The good quality whole of generous proportions, consisting of all-over bobbin turnings in ebonized beech featuring an unusual wingback, the fluted frieze with carved roundels under a seat of deep proportions upholstered in ivory cotton fabric, with a tapered drop-in squab cushion, the whole on further bobbin turned front legs to rear sabres each with brass swivel castors, with the makers or craftsman’s stamp of ‘S.F’ to the carcass underside, surviving from William IV period England. The chair is in very good condition both structurally and aesthetically, and there are no major flaws to report. The upholstery is relatively recent and contrasts well with the ebonized finish, with both cushions being removable. There is wear and light fading to the ebonized finish to the extremities, as you would expect, but the wear is light and the overall patination is pleasing. The wear is a little heavier to the back where the chair has been backed onto a wall so the turnings are more worn to the reverse side as a result. The castors appear to be original and are moving freely. The makers mark incised twice to the underside of the carcass of ‘S.F’ is possibly the craftmans stamp for proof of making, for example for wages, as opposed to the makers, which may well be by the likes of Gillows. We cannot find any reference to this particular stamp. Popular from 1830s England, bobbin turning showcased the wood turning skills of craftsmen of the era, noted during the period as a ‘“Stain’d black turnery work chair” with this piece showing a plethora of individually turned pieces, in single turned rods. With the addition of the winged back this is a very scarce example indeed and proves hugely desirable in every facet.

Dimensions:
Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Style:
William IV (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Beech,Ebonized
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1830-1839
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1830-1840
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Please see description for full condition report and photographs for visual reference.
Seller Location:
Bedford, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: ebonised wingback1stDibs: LU194434865093