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A rare and exceedingly charming pair of Edwardian Art Nouveau mahogany inlaid armchairs in lovely antique condition. Made in London …
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A rare and exceedingly charming pair of Edwardian Art Nouveau mahogany inlaid armchairs in lovely antique condition. Made in London circa 1910, this beautifully decorative pair of barrel-back armchairs will add gorgeously graceful colouring and more than a touch of bygone quality, antique finery and a timelessly chic aesthetic to any interior. Used for ‘best’ by one family since production, this pair comes with wonderful provenance and a riveting history and is part of a set that includes a settee sofa and four dining chairs. This listing is for the pair of armchairs only – please contact us and see our other listings for the set and the dining chairs.
Reassuringly heavy and made of richly toned solid mahogany, these very attractive armchairs feature a standout ‘barrel-back’ design with the bentwood mahogany back wrapping round the enclosed seat, which is finished in padded and sprung, excellent quality soft dusky-pink upholstery. Fine and practical Edwardian pieces that stand the test of time, this charming pair are decorative without being overly elaborate and sit beautifully within a modern interior.
Providing outstanding decorative elegance are the parallel boxwood inlaid banding running along the crest rails enclosing an attractive two-tone Art Nouveau central motif. These are complemented by eye-catching, circular inlaid motifs to the front of the crest rail, above the arm supports. Along with the gorgeous dusky-pink upholstery and trim, this fine golden inlay work provides a charming contrast to the richer tones of the lovely mahogany wood.
The piped upholstery is bordered by lovely pink trim and the mahogany frames feature curving back rails, incised front aprons and carved and squared tapering front legs, set on metal pin feet. The shapely, squared and curving rear legs face outwards from corners of the back, which along with the enclosed backs, ensure these pieces can be admired from all angles, suggesting they would have originally been intended to be situated towards the centre of a grand parlour.
CONDITION
This pair of armchairs are in good antique condition. Structurally sound and sturdy, they have been lovingly cared for and used ‘for best’ by one family since being made. The soft dusky-pink upholstery is in lovely condition with hardly any marks and there are only to-be-expected cosmetic wear, knocks, marks and minor losses to the inlaid banding to show their interesting history and not inconsiderable age. Overall they are a gorgeous and rare pair of antique barrel-back armchairs in lovely antique condition and if well looked after they should remain so for generations to come – please see the photos.
MEASUREMENTS
Height – 74cm, Width – 65cm, Depth - 62cm, Seat Height - 45cm, Seat Width – 51cm, Seat Depth - 51cm, Weight per Chair – 13kg.
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- Dimensions
- 25.59ʺW × 24.41ʺD × 29.13ʺH
- Seat Height
- 17.72 in
- Period
- 1910s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs\. These armchairs are in good antique condition. Structurally sound & sturdy, they've been lovingly cared for and used ‘for best’ by one family since being made, having only to-be-expected wear to show their age. See full Condition Report in Description. less
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