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Pair of English Georgian Style Wingback Armchairs - Distressed Brown leather

$7,500for the pair
Melissa Levinson Antiques

Los Angeles, CA · Reported available

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Type

Armchairs

Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Height 47 in × Width 40 in × Depth 37 in × Width 47 in × Depth 40 in

Seat: Height 21 in

Materials

leather

Condition

Distressed Wear consistent with age and use.

excellent vintage condition with expected beautiful wear commensurate with age and patina — the essence of its charm.

Dealer notes

A magnificent pair of Georgian-style wingback armchairs, executed in the timeless tradition of the English Chesterfield club chair, embodying centuries of character, comfort, and connoisseurship. The pair presents a commanding and stately silhouette — tall winged backs with a soft camel arch, generously rolled scrolled arms terminating in a classic outward curl, and a deep, inviting seat. The form is both architectural and supremely comfortable, the quintessential library armchair. What elevates this pair to collector status is the extraordinary leather. The leather is a rich, deeply variegated cognac brown, displaying a breathtakingly beautiful time-worn patina — rich crazing, craquelure, tonal burnishing from dark chocolate to warm amber and caramel, and a soft, luminous sheen that only decades of use and careful care can produce. Every mark, every line, every subtle imperfection tells a story. This is not distressed by machine; it is authentic, soulful patina. Additional exceptional details visible in your photography: • Hand-applied oversized antique brass nailhead trim tracing the wings, the scrolled arms, and the seat rail — perfectly intact and with a warm, aged finish. • Solid wood frame with square chamfered legs and H-stretcher base in a rich walnut tone, with fluted detailing — sturdy, elegant, and true to Georgian proportions. • Loose, removable back and seat cushions for added comfort and ease of styling. • Beautiful side profile with a continuous leather back, perfect for floating in a room. This pair is ideal for a gentleman's library, a Ralph Lauren-inspired living room, a mountain lodge, or flanking a fireplace or grand entry console. They bring instant heritage, warmth, and English sophistication. Sold as a true matched pair, as photographed. In excellent vintage condition with expected beautiful wear commensurate with age and patina — the essence of its charm. Dimensions: Height: 47 in Width: 40 in Depth: 37 in Seat Height: 21 in Sold As: Set of 2 Style: Georgian Materials and Techniques: Leather, Wood Place of Origin: United Kingdom Date of Manufacture: 20th Century Condition: Distressed Wear consistent with age and use.

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