167/1999

Collection

Furniture

Brief description

Mahogany-framed armchair, with original upholstery in cotton and wool fabric with a Tudor rose motif, the fabric probably designed by the Silver Studio, manufactured in London c.1910.

Object name

chair
armchair

Object number

167/1999

Production organisation

Silver Studio (designer)

Production date

c.1910 (manufactured)

Production place

London (manufactured)

Period

Edwardian (1901-1910)

Material

wool
cotton
mahogany

Technique

upholstered

Physical description

Upholstered armchair, of square form, in Regency revival style. The chair has a mahogany frame, and the legs rest on castors. The body of the chair is upholstered in woven wool and mercerised cotton. The upholstery has a Tudor rose motif with intertwining leaves and foliage. The upholstery has a blue grey ground with sage green leaves and sandy yellow flowers. The edges of the chair are trimmed with blue and yellow twisted cotton cord. The underside of the seat is covered in rough canvas, nailed to the base of the chair.

Dimensions

Height: 97.5cm
Width: 68cm
Depth: 74.5cm
Depth: 85cm

Website keywords

seating