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Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th Century

$4,823.26List Price

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This is a fantastic English set of eight antique William IV barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in date. The set comprising two armchairs and six sidechairs with marquetry inlaid shaped top rails of foliate design, and scroll turned back splats with roundels above drop in seats that have been reupholstered in a striking olive green velvet, and raised on ring turned legs. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful Gonçalo Alves throughout and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking. Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this set of dining chairs fit for a king. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 85 cm x Width 47 cm x Depth 48 cm - Chair Height 85 cm x Width 57 cm x Depth 55 cm - Armchair Height 48 cm - Seat height Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 7 inches - Chair Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches - Armchair Height 1 foot, 7 inches - Seat height Gonçalo Alves is a hardwood (from the Portuguese name, Gonçalo Alves). It is sometimes referred to as tigerwood — a name that underscore the wood’s often dramatic, contrasting color scheme. While the sapwood is very light in color, the heartwood is a sombre brown, with dark streaks that give it a unique look. The wood’s color deepens with exposure and age and even the plainer-looking wood has a natural luster. Two species are usually listed as sources for gonçalo alves: Astronium fraxinifolium and Astronium graveolens, although other species in the genus may yield similar wood; the amount of striping that is present may vary. In the high tropical forests of Central and South America, well-drained soils furnish nutrients for a variety of dense, durable hardwoods sought for maritime use, heavyconstruction, and furniture. The Spanish began harvesting in Latin American forests in the early 1500s to provide timber for boatbuilding and repair. By the early 1900s, however, steel ships had replaced wooden ones, and the interest in tropical forests by both Europeans and Americans shifted to appearance-grade woods for furniture. Although history fails to provide us with a shopping list of species from either harvest period, it's probable that the wood we know today as goncalo alves has always been sought. That's because goncalo alves, considered one of the most beautiful of tropical woods, has a tough reputation, too. Strong and durable, it's used for construction in its homeland and secondarily for fine furniture. Woodworkers elsewhere treasure the wood for decorative items and veneer accents. William IV - the brief reign of William IV (1830 – 1837) marked a period of transition between the Regency period (which had been an age of innovation based on revivalist styles such as ancient Egypt, and the Grecian designs) and the Victorian era. William IV furniture is similar in style to Regency furniture with many of the designs from the Regency period being copied but often executed in a much heavier manner with chairs, tables and other items being coarser and clumsier in appearance when compared with those made during the Regency period. Popular pieces produced during this period include tilt top dining tables and pillared extendable tables. Sofa tables and drum tables were also favoured at the time as were sideboards and card tables. Heavy brass fittings were a prominent feature such as lion’s paw feet on tables. Chairs frequently sported sabre legs to the back with stumpy bulbous turned legs to the front. The rope twist carved back was also much in favour. This period also saw the introduction of the more exotic timbers such as zebra wood. With the Industrial Revolution getting under way furniture making saw the increased use of mechanisation a trend set to accelerate during the Victorian period. This short, but important transitional period eventually gave way to the romanticism of the Victorians but the furniture it produced was usually of good quality and it remains sought after and desirable today. Our reference: A4603

Dimensions:
Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
Style:
William IV (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1830-1839
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1830
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A46031stDibs: LU950646665582

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