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Pair of American Eastlake Style Armchairs
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Description
An attractive pair of late Victorian American carved armchairs in walnut (dated between 1870s-1890s). The rectilinear shape, lightly incised geometric designs, modest curved elements and low-relief nature-related carvings on these armchairs are reminiscent of the style advocated by British architect and furniture designer Charles L. Eastlake in his book "Hints on Household Taste in Furniture, Upholstery and Other Details". When it reached the United States in the early 1870s, his book greatly influenced American furniture manufacturers. Indeed, they interpreted the reformed Eastlake style in different ways to create their own designs on the basis of sturdy craftsmanship and simpler ornamentation, as opposed to the heavy and more elaborately decorated Victorian furniture more popular of the period. The armchairs offered here are decorated with low-relief leaf and trellis carving on the inside head rails, line incised geometric carving on the ears and arms, additional carving on the stiles, arm rests and front seat rails, and pierced acanthus carving on the arms. The sprung seats are raised on turned block forelegs, which are connected to the bottom of the front seat rails by crested arched corner brackets. The armchairs are fully traditionally re-upholstered by The Sitting Place and then covered in stunning Vine (Dark Olive) fabric by Morris & Co. These armchairs would make a very decorative addition to a lounge setting. Table and accessories 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.
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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.
DateLate 19th Century :
1880s
DimensionsApproximate dimensions (at widest point): H 98.5cm x W 67cm x D 55cm Seat height 40cm
ConditionOriginal condition with various knocks and general wear commensurate with age and past use (particular to the outside backs and arms). Some knocks have been filled in the past with wood filler. An armchair has one of the ear carvings not entirely aligned with the rest of the carving on the head rail (see photo), and also has a small chipped off piece to the bottom of the side seat rail. The other armchair has a chipped off part to the outside stile, visible when looking at the armchair from the back (see photo). More photos may be provided upon request. Overall still a very decorative pair of armchairs, cleaned and waxed.
Codeas984a049 / TSP1073
Price £850.00 
€992.89 
$1061.23 
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 2/MAY/2024.
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
€992.89 
$1061.23 
The price has been listed in British Pounds.Conversion rates as of 2/MAY/2024.
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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