Armchair (3) - Tube chairs - Velvet, Wood
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Three antique Tub Chairs with dark carved wood frames and claw feet, in pink floral velvet upholstery, dating to 1910–1920 in England, in good used condition with minor signs of wear.
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Three antique Tub Chairs with carved claw feet – probably England, c. 1900–1920
Extraordinary ensemble of three antique Tub Chairs, presumably of English origin, from the early 20th century.
The elegant chairs are distinguished by their gracefully curved, continuously padded backrests that flow into the armrests and form the characteristic enveloping silhouette of classic English Tub Chairs.
Particularly noteworthy are the elaborately carved, curved front legs with decorative claw feet. Their design draws on elements of the English Chippendale style of the 18th century, which experienced a revival during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
A special charm is lent to the chairs by the beautiful floral velvet upholstery in a softly faded old-rose shade. The intricately woven floral motifs, the soft texture, and the subtle patina give the chairs a distinctive character.
The dark wooden frames and the traditional studded nail trim emphasize the craftsmanship and the historical character of these special seating pieces.
A beautiful, cohesive three-piece set with authentic patina and distinctive presence.
Origin: Probably England
Year: Probably around 1900–1920
Style: Edwardian / Chippendale Revival
Upholstery: Floral velvet in antique pink
Frame: Dark, carved wood
Material: Wood, velvet
Width: 60 cm
Height: 85 cm
Seat height: 48 cm
Depth: 66 cm
Country: England
Year: 19
As we deal in vintage furniture, signs of use are inevitable and part of the nature of used items. We therefore point out only more noticeable chips and damages with separate pictures. We still strive, to the best of our ability, to capture the condition of the objects as accurately as possible.
The goods are subject to margin tax under § 25a UStG; VAT is not shown on the invoice.
Seller's Story
Since we can remember we felt attracted to beauty and exceptional things. Aesthetic has always been more than something superficial for us. It was something magic going much deeper than the surface, creating positive feelings and energies.
Harmonies, sacred proportions, colors and materials combined with time, create their very special energies and are mostly things that hardly can be described but always can be felt.
To define beauty would be far to philosophical, but we think, if something touches you by the way it looks and gives you good energy at the same time, then it would define our personal definition of beauty.
And if beauty is something that has no other purpose than making you feel good just by the way it looks, then beauty is something we surely do not want to miss in our lives.
We thank existence for giving us all those unique materials and designs and all the talented designers and craftsmen for bringing their visions and abilities to life and sharing it, to bring us purpose combined with joy.
We are glad to have the platform Catawiki where we can share our passion for extraordinary and beautiful things with like-minded people.
Bülent Usta & Sarah-Larissa Kolmeder
Translated by Google TranslateThree antique Tub Chairs with carved claw feet – probably England, c. 1900–1920
Extraordinary ensemble of three antique Tub Chairs, presumably of English origin, from the early 20th century.
The elegant chairs are distinguished by their gracefully curved, continuously padded backrests that flow into the armrests and form the characteristic enveloping silhouette of classic English Tub Chairs.
Particularly noteworthy are the elaborately carved, curved front legs with decorative claw feet. Their design draws on elements of the English Chippendale style of the 18th century, which experienced a revival during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
A special charm is lent to the chairs by the beautiful floral velvet upholstery in a softly faded old-rose shade. The intricately woven floral motifs, the soft texture, and the subtle patina give the chairs a distinctive character.
The dark wooden frames and the traditional studded nail trim emphasize the craftsmanship and the historical character of these special seating pieces.
A beautiful, cohesive three-piece set with authentic patina and distinctive presence.
Origin: Probably England
Year: Probably around 1900–1920
Style: Edwardian / Chippendale Revival
Upholstery: Floral velvet in antique pink
Frame: Dark, carved wood
Material: Wood, velvet
Width: 60 cm
Height: 85 cm
Seat height: 48 cm
Depth: 66 cm
Country: England
Year: 19
As we deal in vintage furniture, signs of use are inevitable and part of the nature of used items. We therefore point out only more noticeable chips and damages with separate pictures. We still strive, to the best of our ability, to capture the condition of the objects as accurately as possible.
The goods are subject to margin tax under § 25a UStG; VAT is not shown on the invoice.
Seller's Story
Since we can remember we felt attracted to beauty and exceptional things. Aesthetic has always been more than something superficial for us. It was something magic going much deeper than the surface, creating positive feelings and energies.
Harmonies, sacred proportions, colors and materials combined with time, create their very special energies and are mostly things that hardly can be described but always can be felt.
To define beauty would be far to philosophical, but we think, if something touches you by the way it looks and gives you good energy at the same time, then it would define our personal definition of beauty.
And if beauty is something that has no other purpose than making you feel good just by the way it looks, then beauty is something we surely do not want to miss in our lives.
We thank existence for giving us all those unique materials and designs and all the talented designers and craftsmen for bringing their visions and abilities to life and sharing it, to bring us purpose combined with joy.
We are glad to have the platform Catawiki where we can share our passion for extraordinary and beautiful things with like-minded people.
Bülent Usta & Sarah-Larissa Kolmeder
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Model
Tube chairs
Material
Velvet, Wood
Colour
Pink
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
85 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
66 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Seating height
48 cm
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