Antique Edwardian Mahogany & Red Leather Revolving Office Desk Arm Chair (Circa 1900)

Summary:
• Item: Revolving Office Armchair
• Circa: 1900
• Period: Edwardian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Newly upholstered
• Burgundy red leather
• Upholstered curved buttoned backrest
• Upholstered arms
• Traditional horsehair filling
• Shaped back spindles
• Comfortable sprung padded seat
• Hand tacked brass studwork
• Splayed mahogany legs
• Solid brass & mug castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Reclining back action
• Adjustable height
• Extremely comfortable
• Large proportions
• Cleaned & serviced mechanism
• Excellent quality & condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14 day free UK returns policy

Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English Edwardian mahogany and burgundy red leather revolving captain’s office armchair, circa 1900, which has been newly upholstered, and is in excellent condition. This style of chair was also known as a “Captains chair” and boasts large proportions. The chair incorporates a curved, buttoned padded backrest, secured to mahogany wraparound upholstered arms, on shaped vertical supports. Below, the back incorporates a bank of vertical shaped spindles with shaped vertical arm supports. The chair has been newly upholstered with traditional horsehair filling and top quality full grain burgundy red leather, finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The seat has been re-sprung, to ensure it is firm but comfortable. The underside of the seat has been covered with traditional hessian in the traditional manner. This beautiful piece sits on four splayed mahogany legs, terminating on solid brass & mug castors. The chair rotates 360 degrees and the seat height can be adjusted by turning a ribbed metal screw on the underside of the chair. The chair also features a reclining action, the tension of which can be adjusted by turning a small wheel at the front of the mechanism. The chair mechanism is in good working order, having been cleaned and serviced. The chair is extremely comfortable to sit on.

The chair exhibits a rich brown mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

This item would look superb in a variety of rooms in the home, especially the office or study as it is so comfortable. This item would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:
The chair and mechanism are in excellent working condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the mahogany frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair has been newly upholstered with horsehair and top quality full grain burgundy red leather, which has been finished with hand-tacked brass studs to the perimeter. The seat has been re-sprung, to ensure it is firm but comfortable. The underside of the seat has been recovered with hessian in the traditional manner. Therefore, the leather is in excellent condition, with no signs of wear and tear, damage or holes etc. The chair frame incorporates the traditional brass studwork tacks to the padded seat perimeter. The mechanism has been cleaned and serviced. There is some play to the revolving mechanism but this is perfectly acceptable, and in line with the age of this piece of furniture. There are no breaks to the cast iron revolving mechanism. The chair frame features a rich brown mahogany colour, having been cleaned and polished in our workshops. The chairs’ incorporates solid brass castors, which are also in good condition. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

Dimensions:
The following information provides dimensions on when the chair height is lowered and also raised to its highest setting using by adjusting the central steel rod:

External height (raised) = 87cm or 34¼” or 2ft 10¼”
External height (lowered) = 82cm or 32¼” or 2ft 8¼”
External width = 74cm or 29⅛” or 2ft 5⅛”
External depth = 74cm or 29⅛” or 2ft 5⅛”
Seat height (raised) = 55cm or 21⅝” or 1ft 9⅝”
Seat height (lowered) = 49.5cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½”
Seat width (between arms) = 53.5cm or 21” or 1ft 9”
Seat width (whole of seat) = 64.5cm or 25⅜” or 2ft 1⅜”
Seat depth = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Arm height (raised) = 73cm or 28¾” or 2ft 4¾”
Arm height (lowered) = 68cm or 26¾” or 2ft 2¾”
Back height (from seat) = 40.5cm or 16” or 1ft 4”

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Ref: Office Chair 138