1970s Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chair - Presented by Eliza Pridham

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An exquisite 19th-century Victorian hall chair crafted from solid oak, featuring striking Gothic Revival architectural details. This piece is defined … Read more An exquisite 19th-century Victorian hall chair crafted from solid oak, featuring striking Gothic Revival architectural details. This piece is defined by its ornate, shaped backrest which boasts a central quatrefoil pierced carving and a raised shield motif. The scrolling "ears" and deep-relief foliate carvings along the top rail give it a regal, authoritative silhouette.
The chair stands on handsome turned bulbous front legs ending in peg feet, contrasted by swept "saber" rear legs for stability. The solid wood seat features a subtle perimeter groove, highlighting the natural grain of the oak. This inscription suggests the chair was part of a prestigious set donated to a church, civic building, or private estate in the late 1800s. Eliza Pridham (1824–1904) was a known figure in Victorian Devon, England, associated with philanthropic gifts. See less