British Seating

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...

The Grey Upholstered Bench features a streamlined frame that sits elevated above a carved wood framing that is light and modern. This minimalist silhouette gives the piece a sense of...

The high back Supporto desk chair, winner of many awards. In 1991 the International Federation of Architects voted the Supporto chair "the chair that most influenced modern office seating". It is one of the first office chairs to be designed to strict ergonomic principles. This high back Supporto chair comes with arms die cast polished aluminum frame and five star bases with castors. Red fabric upholstery. The seat height is adjustable via a pneumatic safety spring. The back is adjustable for rake and can be locked in any position. Designed for Hille by Frederick Scott. Original brochure included. Frederick Scott (14 July 1942 – 31 January 2001) was a British designer who was best known for creating this Hille Supporto...

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...

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 ...

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...

A pair of lovely proportioned 19th century window seats. Rectangular newly reupholstered seat and hand tacked around the legs. The whole raised on six turned and fluted tapering legs...

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...

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...

A charming late 19th century Victorian period mahogany child's rocking chair. A carved bowed crest rail of deep form with walnut inlay back support above a leather seat flanked by sm...

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

A Victorian button-back armchair with a generous seat and a high back. Mahogany turned front legs and splayed back legs and all raised on original brass castors. The armchair has ...

Beautifully curved, this Art Deco style bespoke chaise longue is upholstered in mustard yellow velvet and sits dark wooden legs with an additional central support. The back of the s...

Beautiful walnut studded bench with turned legs and casters. This chesterfield bench has been newly upholstered in rich tufted chocolate brown leather. it is in wonderful condition. ...

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...

This British design iconic lounge chair has a pleasant sculpted silhouette with the innovative use of moulded plastic for it's shell base covered with a beautiful Honey Mustard Velou...

This lovely country farm oak lambing chair was found in Wales, UK. From the 17th to the 19th century, these chairs were commonplace in British farmhouses...

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...

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...

Carved English oak hall chair has a plank seat carved with stylized floral arabesques on the edge. A center panel is carved with framed stylized leaves. The center cartouche has a carved lion which is framed by winged gargoyles...

A pair of 19th century William IV period fine quality solid mahogany bar back side chairs with newly upholstered seats, in excellent condition. These strong chairs are designed with ...

20th century Faux Bamboo & Brown Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair With Sling Arms & Brass Mounts Havana Teak and Faux Bamboo & Brass Folding Ch...

Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century. It has taken us a long time to source 2 pairs of these very rare garden composite Shell Grotto garden chairs. These ...

Design Classic contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab, painted, lacquered, additional pieces added. Functional art with a classic soul, past forges future. • Info about Markus F. S...

Fantastic English Howard & Sons Style scroll arm sofa created by George Smith artisans. The large signature sofa features a hardwood base upholstered wi...

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...

These chairs were designed by Tom Robertson for McIntosh in the 1960's. The chairs have a minimalist Japanese style frame with organic rounded edges. Made of solid teak wood. The sur...

Elegant Matching Pair of 20th Century William IV Design Bergere Arm Chairs With Scroll Backs Upholstered in Cream Damask. Perfect For Any Library, Study or Lounge Space. Height to a...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valo...

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...

The 'Tulip' dining chair was designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in England in the early 1960's. It is an iconic Space Age design, inspired by the Eero Saarinen design for Knoll fro...

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...

Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...

A naive, most probably 19th-century rustic, primitive, Wabi-Sabi vintage antique stool originating from the hilltop city of Matera in Italy. The legs date from differing periods as...

We delight to offer for sale this amazing pair of Victorian Carolean design open armchairs, the cresting rail pierced and carved with foliage over trailing grape vine and spiral turn...

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...

A Set of 4 Mid Century Black Dining Chairs, Designed by Godfrey Syrett, Circa 1960s. The chairs, which have original black vi...

Experience timeless elegance with the Vintage English Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Fleming & Howland. Crafted in lush green leather, this iconic piece exudes sophistication and charm...

19th century English Regency Revolving adjustable stool - Piano Stool. Stool features tacked burgundy leather seat, wood screw adjustable height, fluted legs, all on gilt metal paw f...

A rare and very unusual antique glazed stoneware dairy table, painted with the word ‘Cream’ circa 1880. This is just one of a series of similar diary tables we are selling sourced fr...

Since 1983, HOLLY HUNT has been faithful to our founder’s vision and intent—to never stop seeking inspiration, exploring new directions and pushing the very boundaries of design. Th...

Sn5447 Attractive William Iv mahogany dressing table stool having newly recovered buttoned, drop in seat (brown fabric with black flowers) in finely carved X frame with decorative fo...

A very fine pair of Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Armchairs acquired from premier design house Scully & Scully. With excellent form including tapering front legs, cross stretcher and...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Vintage Timothy Oulton Halo Balmoral Brown Leather Armchair. A true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This armchair exudes ...

Offered: this cool, rugged, and stylish green 2.5-seater English genuine leather Chesterfield sofa. This sofa is perfect for a man cave, under a canopy, or any other rugged environm...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Timothy Oulton Halo Balmoral Brown Leather Two to Three Seater Sofa. It is a stunning piece of furniture that exudes luxury and elegance. C...

Offered: Stately Smooth English Leather Chesterfield Gainsborough Chair / Desk Chair / Side Chair This multifunctional chair is in very good condition with only minimal signs of use ...

A fabulous two seater sofa from the 70s manufactured by Habitat. The retro Habitat sofa is a beautiful & interesting design. The frame & legs are curved p...

A stunning quality early 20th century large three seater golden brown leather chesterfield with three loose feathered cushions, raised on castors. With individually hand tacked brass...

This fantastic Chesterfield armchair in mustard yellow not only has a stunning appearance but is also very comfortable. It is made of high-quality cowhide leather and finished with d...

A late 18th Century Jacobean style Hall chair in deeply stained Oak, peg construction, panel back, arch crest, turned arm supports and legs and traditional carved seat apron with inc...

A fine pair of dark stained oak side chairs with carved crests, well turned legs, peg construction and panel backs. Traditional English form with good weight and construction. Custom...

With an arched crest rail and caned back and down swept arms with caned sides , caned seat circular tapered reeded legs. Casters. Seat height without cushion 15.5 high.

Step back in time with this exquisite 19th century Victorian office chair. Crafted from rich mahogany, this chair combines historical charm with modern functionality. Features: Mah...

DESK CHAIR #11 Victorian Style Chesterfield Deep Button Brown Antiqued Leather Swivelling Desk Chair With Stud Detailing On A Four Star Base Extra dimensions Full width at widest p...

Original examples of the iconic spring-back Singer sewing stools. c.1930 Scarcely found in sets; produced by Singer as a way of making their factory stools more ergonomic and comfor...