An Impressive Art Nouveau, Inlaid, Mahogany Antique Armchair

This stylish, ebonised carver chair has been fully restored by our master craftspeople.

Hours of work were taken to re-web and pad with fresh hessian, horsehair (secured with bridle ties), cotton felt and new FR calico. The wood was French polished, then traditionally waxed and buffed

It is reupholstered in Timorous Beasties’ bold and effortlessly elegant, ‘Little Thistle’ velvet; beautifully hand-printed to order.

“Timorous Beasties’ work embodies a unique diversity of pattern, ranging from design that echoes a golden age of copperplate engraving (a time-honoured classic is the Thistle range; or Merian Palm superwide wallpaper) to examples of a distinctly edgy nature, an elegant transgression, a display of chic irreverence. Yet, the studio fully engages a design discourse with textile’s history by lending an aesthetic evolution to time-honoured motifs.”

Two chairs are available in the ‘Little Thistle’ design,

We are happy to schedule a virtual viewing for this piece, answering any questions you may have, should you be unable to view it in person. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.

Condition report:

Excellent condition having been fully restored and reupholstered.

Condition : Refurbished
Manufacture Date : 1910s
Materials : Mahogany