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Hey guys! I have brought this beautiful armchair for my next upholstery project but am a little confused about its origins, can anyone help me?

From the springs, webbing and castors I thought it would be a late Victorian English chair (1890-1910??) but when looking on-line to find similar furniture all signs seem to point to Edwardian. Thoughts? Thanks for any input, it's really appreciated.

 

Just Collecting - Eastlake
Miracle! that's literally the first time that name popped up when I saw a piece. Nice chair!

 

Welcome!

 

Beautiful chair! Welcome!

 

I don't really see Eastlake in this. They don't usually have as much upholstery as seen in this chair. The backs usually just have an upholstered center with a wood frame as seen in the example provided. I think Edwardian is as good an identifier as any. There is not a whole lot of difference between late Victorian and Edwardian anyway.

 

Damn, Brad - I held off on something earlier today, waiting for you - this time I just went for it, hoping you'd agree! lol

Anyway - to me, the example looks very similar in feel. Although the detail is kind of "fatter" than most Eastlake, I thought it could be the heavy, black finish.

 

There are certainly some similarities. In some ways, the chair defies classification. The fact that it is likely English probably has a lot to do with this. You just generally wouldn't see a chair like this with a completely upholstered back from that time period here in the States.

 

Now I'm really confused...
I wasn't even thinking about where it was - He's in UK, right? Weren't there tons of UK antiques brought here in the 70s??
And the example back is upholstered?

 

Right ... UK for the OP and chair. Was saying that, if American, you would not see this configuration from this time period.

 

You did see pieces like this earlier . I get an 1850s-60s vibe myself . I wish the pic wasn't so blurred . The spade feet almost make me want to throw regency in the mix .

Did you try a deep clean on that upholstery ? it looks to be in pretty good shape and I love the color . A good clean can change the way you perceive it . And its MUCH cheaper and easier .

 

oooooh - got it! thanks, verybrad.

 

Agree but I don't think the wood back details fit with that period. Very hard to pin this down. I would be the first to admit that I don't have enough experience with English furniture to declare with certainty it is this or that. Based on the overall appearance, I do think it fits into the general time period proposed by the OP or slightly later.

 

No unfortunately there's something pretty nasty spilled onto it that has left only slight marks after thorough cleaning but there is a noticeable odour. Sorry for the terrible picture quality. I can take some more today.

The chair appears to be made of a dark wood but at some point in its life has been painted in white, then very shoddily in black afterward. The castors are brass with black enamel wheels (which have also been half painted black, what someone thought they knew they were doing I don't know!!).

I can't see an apparent makers mark but with two layers of paint on top of whatever finish below, it may be hidden underneath.

Can anyone tell me more about the carvings? All examples I have seen seem to be turned, but this is very straight and square in appearance.

Thanks for your response all, great to have such a knowledgeable bunch of people.

Megan x

 

Had you seen this? They're calling it an Edwardian ebonised tub back chair.
From 2007
https://denhams.com/lot/72/april-2007

 

Not sure if these are any better as still taken on my phone.

 

Yeah I saw this yesterday, love the colour. The tub chairs look more the style with often having wooden panels separating top and bottom but they're so much rounder as a whole. :/

 

I can see more classical motif/theme, here - and not as squared off as Eastlake:

 

Upholstery looks refurbished. 1970s refurbished. Lacquer as well

 

Hola, UK, and welcome. Aren't the furniture brainiacs here amazing?!