Object Description
This is a fine quality antique Victorian ebonised inlaid occasional Chinoiserie chair, painted in the chinoiserie manner, decorated with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay and gold motifs, circa 1850, in good condition.
Summary:
• Item: Chinoiserie Chair
• Provenance: England, UK
• Circa: 1850
• Period: Victorian
• Wood: Ebonised pine
• In the manner of Chinoiserie
• Stunning profuse mother-of-pearl inlay and gilded motifs
• Elegant shaped top rail
• Central shaped vertical back splat
• Serpentine frame
• Newly upholstered seat
• Mustard colour silk upholstery
• Cabriole front legs
• Sabre rear legs
• Very pretty and decorative design
• Original polish and patination
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
Description:
This is a fine quality antique Victorian ebonised inlaid occasional chinoiserie chair, painted in the chinoiserie manner, decorated with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay and gold motifs, circa 1850, in good condition. The chair boasts profuse mother-of-pearl inlay, depicting trailing flower garlands and gilt foliate motif detail to the back, legs and seat frame. The central back splat is elegantly painted with a large floral assortment. The chinoiserie chair comprises a shaped back, with central shaped vertical splat. The back connects on shaped supports to the seat frame. The seat has been newly upholstered in mustard colour silk, finished with matching piping to a professional standard. The seat is firm, yet comfortable to sit on. The front of the seat frame features a serpentine design. The chinoiserie chair stands on cabriole legs to the front and sabre legs to the rear.
The chair boasts a black ebonised colour to the frames. As it boasts the original polish, the chair has a fantastic colour; this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning it has received.
This Victorian occasional chair would look superb in a variety of rooms, from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom. It would certainly grace any home and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional and highly decorative. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
External Height = 81.7cm / 32⅛” / 2ft 8⅛”
External Width = 43.5cm / 17⅛” / 1t 5⅛”
External Depth = 50cm / 19⅝” / 1ft 7⅝”
Seat Height (Centre) = 50.5cm / 19⅞”/ 1ft7⅞”
Seat Height (Seat Frame) = 42cm / 16½”/ 1ft 4½”
Seat Width = 40cm / 15¾”/ 1ft 3¾”
Seat Depth = 35cm / 13¾”/ 1ft 1¾”
Back Height = 38.5cm / 15⅛”/ 1ft 3⅛”
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique Victorian ebonised inlaid occasional Chinoiserie chair, painted in the chinoiserie manner, decorated with elaborate mother-of-pearl inlay and gold motifs, circa 1850, in good condition. The mother-of-pearl inlay is original and in good original condition. The back of the chair incorporates old steel shaped supports; this is visible at the base of the chair and on the right-hand top rail of the back of the chair. These supports have been added a long time ago, to support the back. The backrest is solid in joint. Minor old use marks, scuffs, scratches and general ageing to the finish are present to the chair frame. The seat has been newly upholstered in mustard colour silk, finished with matching piping to a professional standard. The seat is firm, yet comfortable to sit on. The Victorian chairs remains very attractive, but also functional. The Chinoiserie chair is solid in joint and ready to use.
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:
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Office: 01829 458 070
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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.
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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:
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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 antique 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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