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Click here to subscribeA 17TH CENTURY STYLE OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR, 19TH CENTURY, the pointed arch crest carved with a heron and four stylised flowerheads issuing from scrolling stems, between square section uprights flanking a panel carved with the head of a dog amongst foliage, the boarded seat above a carved fore rail and raised on block and bobbin legs joined by stretchers.
A PAIR OF 17TH CENTURY STYLE ITALIAN IVORY, SCARLET TORTOISESHELL AND EBONISED HALL CHAIRS, 19TH CENTURY, each shaped back with four pronounced C-scroll cutaways, the first chair back ivory inlaid with figures and arabesque panels, the second chair back reverse inlaid to depict the same subjects, the seats with line inlay and moulded edge, each front seat rail with tortoiseshell panel, raised on turned legs with wavy H-form stretcher. 125cm high
A SET OF TEN MOORISH STYLE STAMPED LEATHER AND OAK DINING CHAIRS, CIRCA 1900, each crest centred by a carved tablet between carved ears, over a brass studded leather panel stamped to depict a Moorish arcade with double-domed scroll-carved spandrels below, the seat with moulded edge and leather panel stamped to depict a flowerhead within voluted foliage, raised on Tuscan column legs terminating in blocks joined by an H-stretcher.
*A Victorian rosewood pedestal piano stool, the circular floral embroidered stuffover revolving seat on a carved column and acanthus carved tripod base, stamped 'Howe' to the underside, seat dia.37cm, h.46cm. Small split to the underside of the seat.Stamped 1257428 H.B. to underside of the leg.Slight wobble between seat and base.Seat has been re-upholstered.
Six Lancashire Joined Oak Chairs, the domed top panel backs carved with leafy plants between plain uprights with pyramid finials, the boarded seats on spindle and turned block legs joined by a stretcher, basically 18th century with later elements, 47cm by 38cm by 105cm; A Joined Oak Chair, Chester/South Lancashire Region, circa 1700, with crescent shaped splat and acorn turnings between scrolled finials, the boarded seat on block and turned legs joined by a bobbin turned stretcher, 49cm by 41cm by 106cm; and An 18th Century Joined Oak Chair, with carved top rail above a flower carved back panel and boarded seat, on block and turned legs joined by a stretcher, 47cm by 36cm by 112cm (8)
^ A Pair of George III Mahogany Hall Chairs, possibly by Gillows, early 19th century, with circular moulded back supports, the reeded seat raised on turned tapering forelegs, 46cm by 42cm by 93cm Moving on castors and generally good condition, with a crack to the base, no visible worm damage
~ A Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuil, mid 19th century, upholstered in close-nailed floral beige fabric, the moulded frame with padded back support, arms and overstuffed seat above a guilloche carved seat rail, on stop-fluted legs and formerly with castors, 59cm by 49cm by 87cmCosmetically good condition. Previously polished/restored. Top with general scratches, some deep. Drawer linings split. Backboards with gaps. Formerly on castors. 211118
A Set of Ten 17th Century Style Oak High-Back Dining Chairs, early 20th century, including two carvers, recovered recently by The Odd Chair Company in cream and green striped fabric with overstuffed seats, on turned forelegs with bobbin turned stretchers and block feet, singles 47cm by 46cm by 107cm, carvers 58cm by 55cm by 109cm; and A Pair of Late Victorian Carved Oak Armchairs, upholstered to match, with close-nailed padded back support, upholstered arms and overstuffed seat, on turned forelegs with block feet and castors, 63cm by 55cm by 111cm (12) See illustration
A Carved Mahogany Three Piece Bergère Suite, early 20th century, with double caned sides, comprising a three-seater sofa, with six squab cushions upholstered in cream floral fabric, with scrolled arms and carved seat rail above ball and claw forelegs, 169cm by 83cm by 85cm, and a pair of armchairs, 71cm by 83cm by 84cm
A Set of Twelve Mahogany Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs, 20th century, retailed by Greenlands Ltd, Hereford, including two carvers, the carved splats and cream upholstered drop-in seats with plain seat rails, on acanthus carved forelegs with ball and claw feet, singles 59cm by 49cm by 102cm, carvers 64cm by 51cm by 105cm See illustration Greenlands was established in 1856 and, at its peak in the 1950s with more than 200 employees, became known as the Harrods of the West. The last store closed in 2003
A Victorian Walnut Framed Three-Seater Conversation Settee, 3rd quarter 19th century, covered in buttoned-back red velvet, the carved frame with scrolled handles above overstuffed seats, on moulded seat rails with acanthus decorated cabriole legs and castors, 90cm high, seat depth 51cm See illustration
~ A Victorian Rosewood Framed Two-Seater Sofa, 3rd quarter 19th century, recovered in floral cream fabric, the flower carved top rail above a buttoned back support and overstuffed seat with moulded hand grips, on cabriole forelegs with castors, 135cm by 60cm by 90cmUpholstery good. Carved flowerhead top left corner missing. Framework verso slightly faded. General faults arounds framework, mainly the back section. 211118
~ A Louis XV Style Blue Painted Armchair, late 19th century, upholstered in floral needlework fabric with padded back support, arms and seat, on carved cabriole forelegs, 66cm by 56cm by 100cmGood cosmetic condition. Frame structurally sound. Fabric general good apart from some small holes on the top of the back support and the front of the seat. Forelegs formerly raised on castors. Underside of frame with previous nail/upholstery marks. Webbing later. 211118
Sholto Johnstone Douglas (1871-1958) Portrait of Mary Catherine, Lady Stapleton (1849-1924) Signed, oil on canvas, 134cm by 100cm Mary Catherine (neé Gladstone) was the daughter of Adam Steuart Gladstone of Hazelwood, Hertfordshire. She married first Sir Francis Stapleton, 8th Baronet (1831-1899) but was widowed in 1899. In 1902 she married William Dalziel Mackenzie (1840-1928) Member of Parliament for Reading and later Truro and Woodstock. She lived with Mackenzie at his family seat, Fawley Court in Buckinghamshire, which was reputedly the inspiration for Toad Hall in Kenneth Graeme's Wind in the Willows. Sholto Johnstone Douglas was born in Edinburgh and studied in Paris, Antwerp and the Slade School of Fine Art. He was the third cousin of the 9th Marquess of Queensbury who as well as inventing the rules of modern boxing was also a key figure in the downfall of Oscar Wilde. During Wilde's trial for ''gross indecency'' he was released on bail and Sholto Johnstone Douglas stood surety for the bail money. See illustration
In the shape of a throne with a swivel seat, square base decorated with engraved geometric design, openwork back with engraving on the front: "Some bread and some salt for me, the truth for you", dedication "To the good tomcats, on behalf of Marutchka and Panitchka", nice motive of a rooster inside the lid, height 8 cm, weight 150 g, "84" standard guarantee, St. Petersburg 1862, silversmith "IsH", assayer`s mark probably E. Fedorovich Brandenburg.
*A set of four Art Nouveau walnut dining chairs, each having floral relief stylised carved detail, tan leather and brass studded pad backs and seats, raised on turned and square cut forelegs to moulded stretchers, w.45cm. Re-upholstered and re-studded, perhaps 30-40 years ago.Height to seat 46cm.Each structurally good and strong.Upholstered and studded areas are good.One chair with surface split at top right hand corner of top rail.Some further general scuffs to extremities.Colour good and original.
A pair of unusual 1920s possibly Austrian oak hall chairs, each having single opposing arm rest, circular slat backs and rounded panelled seats, w.60cm. We only suggest Austrian, they could equally be Czech or Hungarian etc.Reasonably structurally sound, although there is some play when handled.Lacquered surface patina is worn to arms and extremities (patina is also lighter in these areas).Dowelled areas a little crudely finished.Timber is knotted in places, mostly to panelled seats.Height to seat is 45cm.Depth of chairs 36.5cm.Overall a little crude and provincial, rather than bespoke craftsman made.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) for Finmar Ltd - a pair of model 611 birch and upholstered pad back and seat stacking chairs, designed 1929, each labelled 'Finmar Ltd' and further stamped 'Aalto Design Made in Finland', w.48.5cm. Both quite structurally weak (mostly to joints at back supports).One chair with replacement front left leg (timber is light oak, not birch).Scuffs and knocks timber throughout.Upholstery well-worn and frayed at seams.
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller - a pair of seal brown fibreglass DSS stacking side chairs, each having lime green cushion fixed pad seats, each labelled and with raised mark for 'Herman Miller', further dated 22nd June 1981 verso (one chair missing single foot glide), h.45cm (to seat)
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