antique victorian oak & leather desk chair tub chair c.1880

This is a very comfortable, antique Victorian oak desk chairc.1880 in date.

It is made of oak,has beautiful hand carved decoration and sumptuous tan leather upholstery.The chair is raised on turned tapered and reeded front legs.It will make a perfect accessory to your desk.
Condition:In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned polished and reupholstered in leather in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.Dimensions in cm:Height 75 x Width 69 x Depth 66Height 45-Seat HeightDimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 3 inches x Depth 2 foot, 2 inchesHeight 1 foot, 6 inches-Seat Height
Our reference: A1697
Oak
is atreeorshrubin thegenusQuercus-Latin"oak tree" having approximately600 extant species.Oakwoodhas a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its hightannincontent. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly whenquartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of.Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since theMiddle Agesfor use in interiorpanellingof prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of theHouse of CommonsinLondonand in the construction of fine furniture.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: RTVDPN48E

Width (cm):

69

Height (cm):

75

Depth (cm):

66

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