Napoleonic Blue Dining Chairs with Kilim Rug Upholstery, Set of 6

Description

A very rare and highly collectable set of six original Victorian mahogany framed dining chairs with Napoleonic blue bordered Turkey … more A very rare and highly collectable set of six original Victorian mahogany framed dining chairs with Napoleonic blue bordered Turkey Kilim Rug upholstery which are part of a suite These have a very rare upholstery which is called Turkey work, it’s a kind of Kilim rug which has been used for centuries to upholstery English country house furniture, this one is a very heavy weave which is bordered with Napoleonic blue The chairs themselves are circa 1860, solid mahogany with coil sprung bases, they have mixed brass and porcelain castors, the legs are carved in the Gillows Lancaster fashion, the backrests are recessed with handles to make moving them in and out easier Condition wise the timber has been cleaned waxed and polished, the frames have all been checked glued and clamped as required, the upholstery is old but in fantastic condition throughout Dimensions Height:- 100.5cm Width:- 49.5cm Depth:- 54.5cm Seat height:- 47cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual 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. less