English Seating

An unusual George III period painted hall chair of large proportions, England, circa 1780. Why we like it A very decorative and well-drawn chair, undoubtedly from an important suit...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this very rare original Howard & Son's Ivor Berners street armcha...

The cherub upholstery fabric of this antique corner chair will bring a smile to your face, but the piece deserves a deeper look. It has a secret.: The chair has a "second skin," in a tweed upholstery that someone was reluctant to remove. The cherub upholstery on the armrest of the chair is actually a shawl or drape for the for the chair. It is Victorian, carved and turned walnut on a part-upholstered corner armchair that is English or American from the late 19th Century according to our appraiser. The seat is triangular with a rounded front rail, that is backed by two low arms with raised upholstery. The curved seat rail has a long fringe trim, all raised on four cylindrical bead turned legs on casters. The detachable fabric drape or shawl is priceless. Appraisers beleive this could have possibly been half of a two-piece tete-a-tete chair...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning super rare and highly collectable original 1968 Queen Elizabeth II high back Sessions House Ju...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, recently reupholstered pair of rare circa 1830 William IV club armchairs with sublime Flamed ...

An English Turn of the Century bleached wood bench from circa 1900 with barley twist base and custom upholstery. This exquisite English Turn of the Century bleached wood bench from c...

An English bleached oak bench from the 19th century with carved wooden back, downswept arms, cabriole legs and custom cushion. This exquisite English bleached oak bench from the 19th...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Rosewood Thomas Chippendale, fret work carved dining chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide and covers London only for the UK and local Europe for the rest of the world, if you are outside of this area please send me your address and I will provide you with an accurate quote Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is, Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history, these chairs are the only Colonial examples I have ever seen and in Rosewood no less, they weigh roughly three times more than a standard dining chair of the same style and size, they are very substantial The chairs are late 19th century circa 1880-1900, they are of course based on the original 18th century examples, the carving is exquisitely executed and the chairs look sophisticated and elegant from all angles The suite has been sympathetically restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, the seat covers have been left as they are, they are ok, I can have them reupholstered for the cost price to anything the new owners wish Literature Two chairs illustrated in Tabellenbuch Holztechnik, Hamburg, 2013, p. 271. Exhibited Ten chairs on loan to Birmingham Museums circa 1985-2010 and exhibited at Aston Hall, Birmingham, where photographed in situ.. Dimensions Height:- 93cm Width:- 56cm Depth:- 53cm Seat height:- 47cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Lot Essay These chairs are closely related to those in two recognised Chippendale commissions: Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet for Normanton Hall, Rutland and William Crichton-Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries (4th Earl of Stair, 1699-1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire. THE RELATED CHAIRS The chairs are of identical decoration to the set of two armchairs and ten single chairs, circa 1765, formerly at Normanton Hall (1). In 1759, Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet, succeeded to the vast inheritance established by his grandfather, also Gilbert, 1st Baronet (1652-1733), who was reputed to be ‘the richest commoner in England’ (2). The 3rd Baronet employed both Chippendale Senior and his son, Chippendale Junior, in the furnishing of his Palladian mansion, Normanton Hall in Rutland, and his London houses, 29 Grosvenor Square, London and Browne's House at North End, Fulham. Surviving Chippendale accounts, although incomplete, show that the firm was working periodically for members of the Heathcote family from 1768 to 1821. Most of the furniture listed in these accounts was intended for Browne’s House, although after 1798 when the family relinquished this residence some of the furniture was moved to Normanton Hall. The latter was sold in 1924, and any furniture not included in the Normanton Hall sale was taken to the Earl of Ancaster’s seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embraced the highly fashionable chinoiserie taste. Although the Normanton chairs cannot be conclusively identified in the extant Chippendale accounts, their form and ornamentation led Christopher Gilbert to suggest that they were possibly by Chippendale (3). The set of four mahogany chairs at Dumfries House have nearly-identical pagoda-form cresting rails and identical terminals but differ in the arrangement of the 'Chinese' paling in the backs and side panels. Although no documentary evidence for the Dumfries chairs survives, in their execution and sophisticated carving of the toprails, they are extremely close to Chippendale’s hand. Another near-set of closely related chairs is at Saltram House, Devon, where Chippendale worked between 1771-2; these dates are based on payments in John Parker's cash account book, and probably do not reflect a true picture of the entire commission as Parker often paid tradesmen by banker's draft (4). Comprising two armchairs and seven single chairs, this set, circa 1765, is made of padouk, and has been described by the National Trust as ‘Chinese Export’ (5). The set was returned to Saltram in 1951 having been accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of full payment of Death Duty from the Executors of Edmund Robert Parker, 4th Earl of Morley (1877-1951). Some of the chairs are currently on display in ‘The Chinese Chippendale Bedroom’. A further set of four padouk chairs of the Saltram pattern was almost certainly at Kenwood House, London; some of these are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone Palace, Perth, prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922, and subsequently sold from ‘Scone Palace and Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses’, Christie’s, London, 24 May 2007, lot 298. Another pair of padouk chairs of this model sold ‘The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller’, Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2018, lot 647 ($193,750 inc. premium). THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils (1757), the pattern for this set of ‘Pagoda’ chairs relates to nine designs for ‘Chinese Chairs’ in the 1st edition of Chippendale’s Director (1754); the cabinet-maker describes these designs thus: Plates XXIII, XXIV and XXV are nine Chairs in the present Chinese manner, which I hope will improve that taste, or manner of work; it having yet never arrived to any perfection; doubtless it might be lost without feeling its beauty: as it admits of the greatest variety, I think it the most useful of any other. The sizes are all specified on the designs. The three last (No. XXV.) I hope will be well received, as there has been none like them yet made. The Georgian period witnessed the proliferation of such railed and pagoda-crested chairs in both the ‘picturesque’ Chinese tea pavilions of landscaped parks as well as in fashionable apartments hung with ‘India’ paper. The geometric ‘Chinese’ feet of these chairs are also found on a set of pedestals...

An English wingback chair from the 19th century with blue fabric, turned legs in the front and saber ones in the back. This English wingback chair from the 19th century is upholstere...

British country armchair in ash. This Georgian period chair's design is unusual and is attributed to an anonymous craftsman operating in the Lancashire parish of Wigan during the late 18th century. This chair features turned uprights, with domed and nipple finials, connected by wavy line slats and boldly turned stretchers and legs. The patina of its dark honey-brown color finish is excellent. Chair's low seat is ideal for fireside seating...

Set of 12 Antique English Burled Walnut Queen Anne Dining Chairs, Circa 1890. 10 Sidechairs: 39 1/2" High x 21 1/2" Wide x 22" Deep 2 Armchairs: 41" High x 27" Wide x 22" Deep

The iconic line of leather patchwork animals was born from left over scrap pieces of leather of a company in England who made high-end luggage and other leather goods. This animal, the Rhinoceros or Rhino, was the third type of animal to be created by the original creator— a man known as “Old Bill...

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...

Armchair "Fuzzy Hi!breed II" Manufactured by Charlotte Kingsnorth Exclusively for SIDE UK, 2023 Pre-existing Ercol chair frame, foam, faux fur, tree branch buttons Measurements: 114...

A fine set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting six singles and two carvers having well figured top rails with carved decoration standing on elegant sabre legs. SHIPPI...

A very good quality mid 19th century English mahogany library armchair, in the French hepplewhite style, having central set carved cartouche to top rail over upholstered back and sea...

An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut show wood banding. Re-upholstered in olive green leather. Designer: Harry & Lou Ep...

20th century English custom-made 3-seat saddle arm sofa in dark moss green velvet. Wood legs, condition as shown.

Dimitri Omersa design leather Rhino footstool for Abercrombie & Fitch. The best condition example available on the market today and the competitively ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Designed, over sized Heritage brown leather Chesterfield sofa that is...

This is a lovely piece of carved furniture, the back of the seat is crisply carved with the traditional Wheel of Life pattern, it is made from solid oak with a carved edge and a carv...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand dyed brown leather club armchair which has been discontinued for many years now Please not...

An exceptional set of 10 IRegency mahogany dining chairs, The set comprising of eight side chairs and two armchairs, each with pierced arched top rail, carved with acanthus leaves an...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...

19th c. and later, England, an assembled set of dining chairs in the Hepplewhite style, (6) side chairs with pierced splat backs, and (6) side chairs of similar design, all of mahoga...

Large bold William lV mahogany hall bench in the manner of Gillows with a single piece double moulded top flanked by raised fluted bolster ends faced with turned roundels sitting on ...

The George III style rose velvet upholstered wing chair stands on heavily carved acanthus claw and ball feet. It dates back to the 19th century or later. Dealer: S138XX

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1890 antique Military Campaign fold chair in fruitwood with brass fittings A genuine Campaign used piece, very strong and l...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 18th century circa 1760 oak jointed stool or side table with original wood nail dowels A nicely made genuine 260+ year old piece,...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite and highly collectable Vintage George Smith Kilim Ottoman...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano stool A very good looking and well-made piano stool, its exactly what collectors ar...

Liberty and Co. An Aesthetic Movement ebonized corner armchair from the Argyll suite designed in 1884. The design is after a Sussex corner chair designed by Ford Madox Brown for Morr...

Burr Oak Bench or Coffee Table. Unique One of two made from the same solid burr oak with clear resin infill, The first bench is finished with an ebonised oak and oil finish. The se...

Antique Walnut Captain's Chair with a noteworthy Bol form frame in an overall honey walnut finish with a tub back and elaborate scrolled arms raised on oversize ring turned and balus...

A wonderful X-frame stool (pair available) Originally retailed by luxury retailers Harrods Ltd, London in the 1970's the original fabric was a tiger skin fabric. We have re-upholster...

A superb British set of six brass inlaid Regency Revival dining chairs, of well-shaped Klismos outline, dating from the early 20th century. These chairs have been masterfully hand cr...

De Sede style black leather ottoman with hidden cabin fish stamp logo. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use. Other leather ottomans are available a...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, very unique Heritage brown leather lounge armchair with rare hand hammered Aviator...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made pair of vintage English Library armchairs with carved Walnut frames and hand dyed brown ...

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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of late Victorian circa 1890-1900 hand carved his & her's rocking armchairs with ha...

An interesting chair with carved back and central coat of arms over an oval paterae. Slightly bowed seat with reeded seat rail raised on turned legs.

Each with paneled waisted backs with central painted crest. The bowed seat with square tapered legs.

A pair of English Regency period footstools from the 19th century with carved feet, gilded accents and custom upholstery. This exquisite pair of English Regency period footstools fro...

Art Deco pair of armchairs Constructed in silky oak and covered in a faux suede fabric Attributed to Serge Chermayeff Waring & Gillow Circa 1920s Height 82cm. Width 78cm. Dept...

Arts & Crafts high sided settee With oak tapered legs raised on brass castors Original Arts & Crafts embroidered back panel Re-upholstered in green velvet fabric In the manner o...

A British 1830's William IV polished antique brown leather chesterfield backed mahogany library armchair with brass stud detailing on brass castors. .

The Carol Chair, Designed in 2021 The chair is handmade using bent walnut with the seat of English walnut. "I wanted to create a chair with a lightweight frame that has a generous ...

Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style ...

Charles Robert Ashbee (attributed) for the Guild of Handicraft. An oak ladder back armchair with a professionally re-rushed seat. Seat Height: 43 cm; Arm Height: 68 cm

Heals. A set of four stylish Art Deco oak armchairs with shaped backrests and rounded arms.

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts rush seat armchair, with shaped back professionally reupholstered in a quality leather with slats running down from the arms past the seat to the s...

William Birch. An Aesthetic Movement stylish Walnut armchair with turned ball finials to the tops and to the front of the arms with crossed decoration to the back and below the arms,...

Ernest Gimson. A rare Cotswold school ebonised bobbin turned rush seat low chair, with turned finials and pegged at every joint and a newly laid rush seat. This chair has had new rus...

Edward William Pugin. A walnut side chair of slightly smaller proportions with curvaceous back rest, oak pegs and through tenon joints with pegged ends. Stood on brass mushroom shoes...

G M Ellwood for J S Henry attributed. An English Arts and Crafts mahogany armchair with stylized floral inlaid decoration with thebes style feet. Old repair to top of front leg. Prof...

Wylie and Lochhead attributed. A pair of rush seated side or bedroom chairs with four square cut-outs to the top of the shaped back rest. Both chairs have been professionally restore...