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Aesthetic Period Carved Sunflower Chair
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Description
Aesthetic period sunflower chair designed by the famous Manchester-born architect and interior decorator George Faulkner Armitage. He is renowned for designing and furnishing various famous country homes, which include works on Bramall Hall in Bramhall. Armitage also designed furniture (wallpaper, textiles and metalwork) in his workshops, which he ran on the principles advocated by John Ruskin and William Morris, from his Stamford House in Altrincham. Amongst the people he employed were Arthur Simpson. This particular chair, which dates to the late 19th century and is in mahogany, was made by cabinet maker Alfred William Cole (stamped, son of cabinet maker William Cole). The high back chair, which has a dished top rail, is beautifully carved with nine quarter sections of overlapping sunflower heads. Fluted and turned uprights are topped by ball finials and also decorated with wooden studs. The seat is raised on turned forelegs and out swept legs, all terminating in original Cope's patent castors. The inside back retains the original upholstered stitched pad, which has now been restored, while the rest of the chair is traditionally re-upholstered by The Sitting Place. The chair is then covered in a linen and organic cotton sunflower fabric (ochre) by Vanessa Arbuthnott. The fabric brings together the sunflower theme of the chair. This very decorative and high quality chair, due to its low seat, might be better suited in a bedroom setting or used as an occasional chair. Planter and table are for display purposes only.Where applicable, our upholstered items of stock are fully newly traditionally re-upholstered in-house using only traditional materials and no foam so as to be in-keeping with the age of the piece as an antique.
Shipping information
The price given is excluding delivery cost. A quote on the cost of the delivery within mainland UK and further details may be obtained by sending a query to info@thesittingplace.co.uk quoting the reference number of the item and providing the delivery postcode.
Delivery within mainland UK is done by a courier service of our choice. Items are wrapped for delivery.
It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that someone is available to meet the courier on the arranged delivery date. Failure to do so will result in the delivery having to be re-arranged at extra cost for the customer.
Delivery within mainland UK is done by a courier service of our choice. Items are wrapped for delivery.
It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that someone is available to meet the courier on the arranged delivery date. Failure to do so will result in the delivery having to be re-arranged at extra cost for the customer.
Terms and conditions
Returns policy
There is a right to cancel an order from the moment the order is placed to The Sitting Place up to 14 days from the day the item is delivered/received. In the unlikely event that the customer/buyer is not pleased with a purchase made from The Sitting Place, the item in question may be returned. Notification of a return to The Sitting Place is to be made by the customer by email or by phone on +44(0)7341770324.
The item needs to be returned within a further 14 days to The Sitting Place and in the condition the item was received and suitable for re-sale. The customer is to take reasonable care and ensure that the item is well protected when returning the item. The customer is informed that a deduction of the refund will be made to cover for delivery cost to complete the return of the item(s) (unless otherwise agreed). A further reduction of the refund can be made by The Sitting Place if the value of the item has been reduced as a result of the customer handling the item more than was necessary or as a result of the item being soiled and/or damaged.
The return of the item will be arranged by The Sitting Place. Refunds will be made to the customer/buyer, within 14 days of The Sitting Place receiving the returned item(s). Returns cannot be made for items purchased from outside the United Kingdom.
It is brought to the customer's/buyer's attention that the items sold by The Sitting Place are antique and hence the wood will have some wear commensurate with age. Return of items and refunds will not be accepted for reasons of such wear commensurate with age or issues clearly described in the condition report. A condition report is provided by The Sitting Place as part of the description of each item. Additional photos of the item may be requested before purchasing an item if further detail is required.
There is a right to cancel an order from the moment the order is placed to The Sitting Place up to 14 days from the day the item is delivered/received. In the unlikely event that the customer/buyer is not pleased with a purchase made from The Sitting Place, the item in question may be returned. Notification of a return to The Sitting Place is to be made by the customer by email or by phone on +44(0)7341770324.
The item needs to be returned within a further 14 days to The Sitting Place and in the condition the item was received and suitable for re-sale. The customer is to take reasonable care and ensure that the item is well protected when returning the item. The customer is informed that a deduction of the refund will be made to cover for delivery cost to complete the return of the item(s) (unless otherwise agreed). A further reduction of the refund can be made by The Sitting Place if the value of the item has been reduced as a result of the customer handling the item more than was necessary or as a result of the item being soiled and/or damaged.
The return of the item will be arranged by The Sitting Place. Refunds will be made to the customer/buyer, within 14 days of The Sitting Place receiving the returned item(s). Returns cannot be made for items purchased from outside the United Kingdom.
It is brought to the customer's/buyer's attention that the items sold by The Sitting Place are antique and hence the wood will have some wear commensurate with age. Return of items and refunds will not be accepted for reasons of such wear commensurate with age or issues clearly described in the condition report. A condition report is provided by The Sitting Place as part of the description of each item. Additional photos of the item may be requested before purchasing an item if further detail is required.
DateAesthetic Period :
1880
DimensionsApproximate dimensions (at widest point): H 107 cm W 46.5 cm D 48.5 cm Seat height 32.5
ConditionVery good original condition with some signs of wear commensurate with age and past use, some minor nicks to the wood. Cleaned and waxed.
Codeas984a053 / TSP1077
Price £845.00 
€1020.76 
$1074.50 
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 4/MAR/2025.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Price excludes the cost of delivery by courier. Please enquire for a quote. StatusFor Sale SellerThe Sitting Place Telephone07341770324Non UK callers :+44 7341770324 Emailinfo@thesittingplace.co.uk
€1020.76 
$1074.50 
The price has been listed in British Pounds.Conversion rates as of 4/MAR/2025.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Price excludes the cost of delivery by courier. Please enquire for a quote. StatusFor Sale SellerThe Sitting Place Telephone07341770324Non UK callers :+44 7341770324 Emailinfo@thesittingplace.co.uk
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