Object Description
This is a stunning quality pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs, constructed with walnut, in a cloud shape design, which have been newly upholstered, in the manner of Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd., circa 1935, in excellent condition.
Summary:
• Item: Pair of Art Deco dining chairs
• Circa: 1935
• Provenance: England UK
• In the manner of Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd.
• Wood: Walnut
• “Cloud Shape” backs
• Walnut banded frame
• Newly upholstered
• Champagne pale cream full grain real leather upholstery
• Twin double-piped frames
• Original Bakelite castors
• Solid in joint
• Stunning colour & grain patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a stunning quality pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs, constructed with walnut, in a cloud shape design, which have been newly upholstered, in the manner of Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd., circa 1935, in excellent condition. The pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs boast a classic “cloud shape” top rail, with a curved walnut frame. The chair frames incorporate elegant walnut cross-banding around the frames. The Art Deco armchairs have been newly upholstered in top quality full grain champagne cream real leather hide, finished with traditional twin sets of double piping around the frames and hessian backing to the underside. The seat cushions are supportive, so you do not sink into them, but at the same time extremely comfortable. The curved backs provide plenty of support. The pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs sit on their original block feet, terminating on its original Bakelite castors. These Art Deco walnut dining armchairs are well-made, solid in joint and ready to use.
The pair of Art Deco dining chairs boast a rich golden walnut colour, having been French polished by hand in our workshop to a professional standard; along with the years of care and cleaning they have received.
These pair of Art Deco dining chairs are an excellent investment and would look superb in either a contemporary or traditional setting; and would certainly grace any home. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely set of Art Deco dining chairs.
Provenance – H & L Epstein Ltd.:
Originally founded in the 1890s by Morris Epstein, the Epstein Company would become one of the most recognisable and high-quality producers of Art Deco furniture from the 1930s to the 1950s. The Epstein family were amongst a number of Jewish immigrants from the Baltic States and the Balkans, who then established a cabinet-making community in London’s East End, particularly in the Shoreditch area. Initially, they traded out of furniture outlets in the area, such as Weinbau, Caplan & Percy Young. All of Morris’ six sons carried on in the furniture-making profession, and in 1929, two of his sons – Harry and Lou – established H & L Epstein Furniture Designers and Manufacturers and by the 1930s the company totalled 15 men, with Harry as designer and Lou as cabinetmaker. Harry and Lou, as well as their brothers David, Michael and Sidney, would go on to establish their own shops and showrooms in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin.
Epstein’s furniture was influenced by customers whose tastes echoed the avant-garde styles such as those seen at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts which occurred in Paris in 1925. In particular, they were well-known for cloud-shape designs, featured on lounge and dining suites, and boat-based designs featured on tables and cabinets. They also took a significant number of commissions, producing furniture to customer specifications, using materials such as burr maple, sycamore and walnut veneer, all of which was hand made using traditional cabinetmaking skills.
Earlier furniture, before 1940, while not stamped, can still be recognised due to its style, materials used, and quality of construction. From the 1950s, Epstein furniture started being constructed with ivorine labels, either stamped ‘H & L Epstein Ltd’ or ‘Epstein & Goldman’. Epstein furniture was widely considered as being of very high quality, and consequently their pieces are very sought-after today.
Condition Report:
This is a stunning quality pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs, constructed with walnut, in a cloud shape design, which have been newly upholstered, in the manner of Harry & Lou Epstein Ltd., circa 1935, in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges of the walnut frames, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The walnut frames have been cleaned and French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. Therefore, the armchairs boast a stunning colour and patination. The pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs have been newly upholstered in top quality full grain champagne cream real leather; therefore, the upholstery is clean and in good condition. The pair of Art Deco cloud armchairs sit on their original block feet, terminating on its original Bakelite castors.
Dimensions:
External Height = 80.5cm / 31⅝” / 2ft 7⅝”
External Width = 71.5cm / 28⅛” / 2ft 4⅛”
External Depth = 83cm / 32⅝”/ 2ft 8⅝”
Seat Height (Front Piping) = 48cm / 18⅞”/ 1ft 6⅞”
Seat Height (Centre) = 50cm / 19¾”/ 1ft 7¾”
Seat Width (Seat Front) = 55cm / 21⅝”/ 1ft 9⅝”
Seat Width (Seat Back – Vertical Piping) = 44cm / 17¼”/ 1ft 5¼”
Seat Depth = 68cm / 26¾”/ 2ft 2¾”
Back Height = 40cm / 15¾”/ 1ft 3¾”
Arm Height = 65cm / 25½”/ 2ft 1½”
Please note, the seat depth will settle over time, with continued use.
Price:
The price for this item is £6,450, which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: [email protected]
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit; therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
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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:
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International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola 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.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola 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 Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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