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SIX FRENCH 1880 HARDWOOD HAND CARVED SPHINX ANTiQUE SALON DINING THRONE CHAIRS
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Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional suite of six French Mahogany, hand carved Salon / Dining chairs to include a pair of Sphinx carved throne armchairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
A very rare and totally original set of French Victorian dining chairs. They have the original timber patina, the period castors and a mid century upholstery which has aged well. The chairs look expensive and important in any setting
In terms of the condition we have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to bottom, there are good honest signs of patina all over from century’s of use, structurally they are sound, the fabric has a few imperfections as you would expect, one side chair has a small rip in the back which has been restored
Dimensions x4 standard chairs
Height:- 93cm
Width:- 47.5cm
Depth:- 61cm
Seat height:- 48.5cm
Dimensions x2 carver throne armchairs
Height:- 98cm
Width:- 65cm
Depth:- 81cm
Seat height:- 48.5cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid.
Condition
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
- Dimensions:Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 18.71 in (47.5 cm)Depth: 24.02 in (61 cm)Seat Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 6
- Style:High Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823335043032
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