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Victorian Oak Revolving Office Desk Chair c.1890
Here is a fine quality antique English Victorian oak revolving office armchair, circa 1890, in good working condition.
Summary:
• Item: Revolving office chair
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Retailer: Alfred Allen Furnishings, Birmingham
• Wood: Solid oak
• Shaped bowed bar back
• Wrap around down swept arms
• Elegant spindle back
• Dark full grain green leather seat
• Splayed oak legs
• Original brass castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Reclining back action
• Adjustable height
• Very comfortable
• Serviced mechanism
• Lovely colour & patination
• Excellent condition
• 14 day free UK returns policy
Here is a fine quality antique English Victorian oak revolving office armchair, circa 1890, in good working condition. This item was originally supplied by Alfred Allen Furnishing Expert of Hill St. and John Bright St. of Birmingham – their company label is visible on the back of the chair. The chair features a curved shaped bar back, with scroll ears connected to wrap around down swept arms. A bank of vertical turned bulbous spindles connect the shaped bar back and arms to the oak seat frame. The chair has a full grain dark green leather seat, finished with brass studs, which is extremely comfortable. The chair sits on four splayed oak legs that terminate on its original brass castors. The chair rotates 360 degrees the seat height can be adjusted by turning a ribbed metal screw on the underside of the chair. The tension of the reclining action can be adjusted by turning the large screw and the chair can be raised or lowered on the central steel thread. The chair mechanism has been cleaned and serviced and is in good working order. The chair also features a reclining action. The chair is extremely comfortable to sit on.
This item features a golden oak colour. 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 so comfortable. This item would certainly grace any home. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Provenance:
Alfred Allen Furnishing Expert of Hill St. and John Bright St. Birmingham were antique furniture suppliers who specialised in the retail of quality utilitarian home and office furniture in Birmingham, England during the early part of the 20th century. Their main customer base was the industrial powerhouse region of the Midlands and north of England but also sold furniture further afield.
Condition Report:
The chair and its mechanism are in good working condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair mechanism has been cleaned and serviced and is in good condition there is some play to the mechanism but nothing significant considering the age of this item. The tension of the reclining action can be adjusted by turning the large screw and the chair can be raised or lowered on the central steel thread. The chair has a full grain top quality dark green leather seat, which features the traditional webbing to the underside. The chair features its original brass castors, which are also in good condition. Importantly, there are no breaks to the back, arms or legs. The chair has a fantastic golden oak colour and patination. This item is well constructed, 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) = 93.7cm or 36⅞” or 3ft ⅞”
External height (lowered) = 87.4cm or 34½” or 2ft 10½”
External width = 65cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
External depth = 65cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Seat height (raised) = 57.5cm or 22⅝” or 1ft 10⅝”
Seat height (lowered) = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Arm height (from seat) = 24.5cm or 9⅝”
Back height (from seat) = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Customer Service:
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £50. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
Important information regarding PayPal payment
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.
Ref. Office Chair 68
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Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
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Summary:
• Item: Revolving office chair
• Circa: 1890
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Retailer: Alfred Allen Furnishings, Birmingham
• Wood: Solid oak
• Shaped bowed bar back
• Wrap around down swept arms
• Elegant spindle back
• Dark full grain green leather seat
• Splayed oak legs
• Original brass castors
• Rotates 360 degrees
• Reclining back action
• Adjustable height
• Very comfortable
• Serviced mechanism
• Lovely colour & patination
• Excellent condition
• 14 day free UK returns policy
Here is a fine quality antique English Victorian oak revolving office armchair, circa 1890, in good working condition. This item was originally supplied by Alfred Allen Furnishing Expert of Hill St. and John Bright St. of Birmingham – their company label is visible on the back of the chair. The chair features a curved shaped bar back, with scroll ears connected to wrap around down swept arms. A bank of vertical turned bulbous spindles connect the shaped bar back and arms to the oak seat frame. The chair has a full grain dark green leather seat, finished with brass studs, which is extremely comfortable. The chair sits on four splayed oak legs that terminate on its original brass castors. The chair rotates 360 degrees the seat height can be adjusted by turning a ribbed metal screw on the underside of the chair. The tension of the reclining action can be adjusted by turning the large screw and the chair can be raised or lowered on the central steel thread. The chair mechanism has been cleaned and serviced and is in good working order. The chair also features a reclining action. The chair is extremely comfortable to sit on.
This item features a golden oak colour. 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 so comfortable. This item would certainly grace any home. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Provenance:
Alfred Allen Furnishing Expert of Hill St. and John Bright St. Birmingham were antique furniture suppliers who specialised in the retail of quality utilitarian home and office furniture in Birmingham, England during the early part of the 20th century. Their main customer base was the industrial powerhouse region of the Midlands and north of England but also sold furniture further afield.
Condition Report:
The chair and its mechanism are in good working condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair mechanism has been cleaned and serviced and is in good condition there is some play to the mechanism but nothing significant considering the age of this item. The tension of the reclining action can be adjusted by turning the large screw and the chair can be raised or lowered on the central steel thread. The chair has a full grain top quality dark green leather seat, which features the traditional webbing to the underside. The chair features its original brass castors, which are also in good condition. Importantly, there are no breaks to the back, arms or legs. The chair has a fantastic golden oak colour and patination. This item is well constructed, 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) = 93.7cm or 36⅞” or 3ft ⅞”
External height (lowered) = 87.4cm or 34½” or 2ft 10½”
External width = 65cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
External depth = 65cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Seat height (raised) = 57.5cm or 22⅝” or 1ft 10⅝”
Seat height (lowered) = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Arm height (from seat) = 24.5cm or 9⅝”
Back height (from seat) = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Customer Service:
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £50. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us first before purchasing the item so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
Important information regarding PayPal payment
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website for further products and information.
Ref. Office Chair 68
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 30/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £50
DimensionsExternal height (raised) = 93.7cm or 36⅞” or 3ft ⅞”
External height (lowered) = 87.4cm or 34½” or 2ft 10½”
External width = 65cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
External depth = 65cm or 29½” or 2ft 5½”
Seat height (raised) = 57.5cm or 22⅝” or 1ft 10⅝”
Seat height (lowered) = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Arm height (from seat) = 24.5cm or 9⅝”
Back height (from seat) = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Category Antique Furniture
> Antique Armchairs
Date Circa 1890
Late Victorian Antiques Material Oak
Origin English
Condition The chair and its mechanism are in good working condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The chair mechanism has been cleaned and serviced and is in good condition there is some play to the mechanism but nothing significant considering the age of this item. The tension of the reclining action can be adjusted by turning the large screw and the chair can be raised or lowered on the central steel thread. The chair has a full grain top quality dark green leather seat, which features the traditional webbing to the underside. The chair features its original brass castors, which are also in good condition. Importantly, there are no breaks to the back, arms or legs. The chair has a fantastic golden oak colour and patination. This item is well constructed, is solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a1009 / Office Chair 68
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 30/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £50
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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