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Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely exquisite suite of six original Sheraton Revival George Hepplewhite Bergère dining chairs with p...

We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, Full Scroll Arm, Howard & Son's style, upholstered in brand new Mulberry Sporting Life silk velvet upholstery, with claw & ball leg...

delighted to offer for sale this stunning original hand made in England circa 1860-1880 Throne armchair with hand carved Lions Head finials and green leather upholstery Please note...

A Set of four George I walnut and marquetry side chairs: the splats inlaid with scallop shell, maskheads and strapwork on carved cabriole legs. After the ascent of the Hanovarian Ge...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian late 19th century hand carved pine stools in the Aesthetic movement taste This stools are very decorative and we...

Rare English mahogany settee, delicately carved with a tied ribbon back splat, on scrolled cabriole legs. This tied ribbon style was favoured by Chippendal...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique Italian Carolean throne armchairs in hand dyed brown leat...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, totally original, full stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa wit...

Signed high back rocking chair by woodworker Jeremy Broun.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair which is part of a suite This chair...

A pair of mahogany open armchairs in the style of Chippendale, each with a shaped padded back and scrolling arms carved with acanthus leaves and rosettes, the generous seats above a ...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency Oak Bergere armchair with Lions head arms Please note t...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £3200 Terrence Conran grey leather love seat with extra large overstuffed feather filled sea...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage suite of circa 1960’s Olive Green leather Chesterfield club sofa and armchair A very good looking and well made suite, th...

Louis XV Style Bench: Expertly hand-carved by master craftsmen and finished with an antique gilded patina, created using traditional techniques and materials. Customers Own Material ...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Gillows of Lancaster Attributed solid Rosewood dining chairs with ornately carved back splats Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide and covers London only for the UK and local Europe for the rest of the world, if you are outside of this area please send me your address and I will provide you with an accurate quote Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is, Gillows of Lancaster & London was simply put, one of the most important furniture designers in the history of England, these chairs are the only Colonial examples I have ever seen and in Rosewood no less, they weigh roughly three times more than a standard dining chair of the same style and size, they are very substantial The chairs early 19th century circa 1810-1820, the carving is exquisitely executed and the chairs look sophisticated and elegant from all angles The suite has been sympathetically restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, the seat covers have been left as they are, they are fine, the timber has a wonderfully aged patina that is honestly sublime Dimensions Height:- 81cm Width:- 45cm Depth:- 50cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Lot Essay These chairs are closely related to those in two recognised Chippendale commissions: Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet for Normanton Hall, Rutland and William Crichton-Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries (4th Earl of Stair, 1699-1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire. THE RELATED CHAIRS The chairs are of identical decoration to the set of two armchairs and ten single chairs, circa 1765, formerly at Normanton Hall (1). In 1759, Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet, succeeded to the vast inheritance established by his grandfather, also Gilbert, 1st Baronet (1652-1733), who was reputed to be ‘the richest commoner in England’ (2). The 3rd Baronet employed both Chippendale Senior and his son, Chippendale Junior, in the furnishing of his Palladian mansion, Normanton Hall in Rutland, and his London houses, 29 Grosvenor Square, London and Browne's House at North End, Fulham. Surviving Chippendale accounts, although incomplete, show that the firm was working periodically for members of the Heathcote family from 1768 to 1821. Most of the furniture listed in these accounts was intended for Browne’s House, although after 1798 when the family relinquished this residence some of the furniture was moved to Normanton Hall. The latter was sold in 1924, and any furniture not included in the Normanton Hall sale was taken to the Earl of Ancaster’s seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embraced the highly fashionable chinoiserie taste. Although the Normanton chairs cannot be conclusively identified in the extant Chippendale accounts, their form and ornamentation led Christopher Gilbert to suggest that they were possibly by Chippendale (3). The set of four mahogany chairs at Dumfries House have nearly-identical pagoda-form cresting rails and identical terminals but differ in the arrangement of the 'Chinese' paling in the backs and side panels. Although no documentary evidence for the Dumfries chairs survives, in their execution and sophisticated carving of the toprails, they are extremely close to Chippendale’s hand. Another near-set of closely related chairs is at Saltram House, Devon, where Chippendale worked between 1771-2; these dates are based on payments in John Parker's cash account book, and probably do not reflect a true picture of the entire commission as Parker often paid tradesmen by banker's draft (4). Comprising two armchairs and seven single chairs, this set, circa 1765, is made of padouk, and has been described by the National Trust as ‘Chinese Export’ (5). The set was returned to Saltram in 1951 having been accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of full payment of Death Duty from the Executors of Edmund Robert Parker, 4th Earl of Morley (1877-1951). Some of the chairs are currently on display in ‘The Chinese Chippendale Bedroom’. A further set of four padouk chairs of the Saltram pattern was almost certainly at Kenwood House, London; some of these are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone Palace, Perth, prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922, and subsequently sold from ‘Scone Palace and Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses’, Christie’s, London, 24 May 2007, lot 298. Another pair of padouk chairs of this model sold ‘The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller’, Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2018, lot 647 ($193,750 inc. premium). THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils (1757), the pattern for this set of ‘Pagoda’ chairs relates to nine designs for ‘Chinese Chairs’ in the 1st edition of Chippendale’s Director (1754); the cabinet-maker describes these designs thus: Plates XXIII, XXIV and XXV are nine Chairs in the present Chinese manner, which I hope will improve that taste, or manner of work; it having yet never arrived to any perfection; doubtless it might be lost without feeling its beauty: as it admits of the greatest variety, I think it the most useful of any other. The sizes are all specified on the designs. The three last (No. XXV.) I hope will be well received, as there has been none like them yet made. The Georgian period witnessed the proliferation of such railed and pagoda-crested chairs in both the ‘picturesque’ Chinese tea pavilions of landscaped parks as well as in fashionable apartments hung with ‘India’ paper. The geometric ‘Chinese’ feet of these chairs are also found on a set of pedestals...

Julian Mayor’s process encompasses both digital design and traditional fabrication. Each piece recasts technology as sculpture while glistening with a splendid metallic sheen and cur...

Sophisticated mid-century modern white leather couch manufactured by G Plan in the 1960s. Features sleek, low-profile design, smooth leather upholstery, and casters for easy mobility...

1920's English Industrial Swivelling Machinists Chairs - Pair. We discovered these tucked away in a warehouse when clearing a batch of industrial lights in the Midlands. They are ve...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored pair of antique hand dyed Cigar brown leather Art Deco club armchairs with hand carved panels. An exceptionally goo...

Charles II flip top side table or stool with planked hinged lid secured with exposed carter-pin type hardware, interior lid and box lined with old newspaper, carved apron, exposed pe...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of eight lovely circa 1950-1960's English Country House pine dining chairs with nice heart...

A pair of William IV adjustable mahogany library armchairs, by George Minter, one dated 1832, each with adjustable buttoned leather-upholstered backs, seats and armrests, the seats w...

Set of 6 antique English carved oak dining chairs, circa 1880. The chairs in this set have varying backrest and seat fabric designs.  

Stunning, all original, Regency gilt caned settee, expertly crafted and finished in lustrous black lacquer with refined gilt gold accents. Reflecting the classical influence of early...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, Museum quality Hampton & Son's of London hand carved solid Walnut and Oak Bacon Settle bench ...

Set of six period English walnut George II side chairs Six period Georgian side chairs in transitional form moving from Queen Anne to Ge...

This fine country house chair is highly decorative and would suit many positions. It is made from walnut and has an ornate high back, an elaborate central panel, and a superbly car...

1940's Original Railway Waiting Room Benches With Strap Steel Bases. 1940's Original Railway Waiting Room Benches With Strap Steel Bases. Good honest benches with hand forged strap s...

A very stylish pair of cream painted Regency slipper side chairs, having stuff over upholstery, carved scrolls to either side and raised on out swept sabre legs, terminating in brass...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique hand carved oversized throne armchairs depicting Lion's heads for the arms and...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized Antique Victorian Thonet circa 1880 rocking chair with hand carved back and seat pane...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare set of eight original Howard & Son’s Berners street London Gainsborough carver armchairs, fully stamped and restored, circa 1900 It is exceptionally rare to find a carver armchair from Howard & Son’s, even rarer to find a set of eight, these are ideally suited as very fine boardroom chairs...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning vintage one of a kind Robert Mouseman Thompson hand carved oak Rocking armchair Please...

A long early Victorian rosewood stool, of rectangular form on four cabriole legs with brass castors, the frieze carved with openwork foliate scrolls, the drop-in seat reupholstered ...

An Important Regency Giltwood Sofa The giltwood surface showing faint lustre, the original traces of the original giltwood surface painstakingly...

Set of 4 antique Victorian quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany shaped back with a carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric stand...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique Victorian circa 1880 hand made in England armchairs with hand carved walnut claw & ba...

ROYAL HOUSE ANTIQUES Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England Art Deco style three seat sofa which is part of a suite Please note the d...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made in England, large two seat sofa with scatter cushions and matching ottoman footstoo...

A Regency rosewood and brass marquetry inlaid scroll end daybed in red leather, with ribbed and gadrooned mouldings, on swept legs terminating in leaf and scroll cast brass sabot and...

This is delighted to offer this stunning burgundy leather mahogany chair from Spencer House which was built for the Spencer family between 1756-1766 for John, the first Earl Spencer, currently resides Charles Spencer the 9th Earl Spencer I have various pieces from the last Spencer house sale, which is still owned by Lady Diana Spencer’s family, the history of the items is that Lord Rothschild in the 1980s leased the property, at that time the house was restored, the pieces furnished the offices, meeting rooms and the newly restored State rooms. Included with each listing is a picture of the piece in situs This chair is part of a small suite, I have a pair of visitors chairs...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1930's English Walnut dressing table stool ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon bench Well, where to begin, what an interesting piece…. Umm… it looks like it came from ...

This mid 18th century George II period chair back settee is a remarkable representation of refined craftsmanship. Constructed from walnut and oak, it features a uniquely drawn back w...

Solid olive ash contemporary bench. Handcrafted with a large live edge slab of olive ash, traditional visible wedged joints and hand-turned legs. This one of a kind bench is made f...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 hand made in England sofa with hand carved Walnut Claw & Ball feet feather filled cushions A good loo...

A very good 18th and 19th century joint stool, excellent patina and excellent condition. 16,5" high 14.5 x 10.5 You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahea...

This set of four oak armchairs from England features an exceptionally sturdy form with a rich grain and smooth curves, each completed with a soft, leather-like upholstered seat. The ...

19th century pair of walnut side chairs from Queen Anne époque. England, circa 1880.

Circa 1780-1800 Georgian corner chair, English. Fruitwood & elm. Raised on square legs with X cross-stretcher. Ring turned column supports & Chippendale Gothic design influence backp...

These are a pair of 19th century antique mahogany Hepplewhite style side chairs with shaped top rail and a carved and reeded centre splat. They have had newly reupholstered seats. Th...

We are delighted to offer for sale our first ever range of Luxury, prototype, custom made armchairs, they are oversized, Howard style love seat / ...

Exclusive Chesterfield sofa with ottoman in beautiful velvet / alkantara look.  

Julian Mayor’s process encompasses both digital design and traditional fabrication. Each piece recasts technology as sculpture while glistening with a splendid metallic sheen and cur...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three stunning fully restored hand dyed Whisky Brown leather, Gothic Revival Steeple ba...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Maple & Co country house sofa which is part of a suite Please note the del...

A good quality George II-period Virginia (or 'red') walnut stool with a shaped apron. Mid-18th century, circa 1750. Excellent overall color and patination. The rising top close-nail...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning hand carved English oak "Good Luck" Horseshoe carved small stool with traces of the original paint circa ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Kilim fabric upholstered wingback armchairs in lovely condition throughout. A well-made and decorative pair of armchairs w...