Antique Ladies Colonial Veranda Chair, English, Beech, Carrying Seat, Victorian

Our Stock # 26147

This is an antique ladies Colonial veranda chair. An English, beech and cane extending carrying seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1895.

• A rare and delightful outdoor lounge chair, with added carrying handles
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
• Quality beech stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues
• Superb cane back rest and seat squab, in taut and intact condition
  
  
• Delightful chair for lounging in a shaded corner of the garden or upon a veranda
• In period, the extending front handles and fixed rear handles aided movement of the occupant
• Gently falling arms with a bowed middle terminate in scrolled knuckles
• Standing upon a quartet of turned and tapering legs
  
  
• Maker's plaque to the rear with minor historic repair, reads Carter, 147 Holborn, E.C.
• The presence of Trade Mark indicates this piece existed prior to the 1899 merger of John Carter with Alfred Carter
• The former had accused the latter of copying his work, hence the addition of trade mark to the emblem

This is a fascinating antique ladies Colonial veranda chair, with rare and unusual carrying arms to the front and rear. Ideal for use in a garden setting, or as a distinctive indoor seat. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or outdoors.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 51cm (20'')
Minimum Depth: 92.5cm (36.5'')
Maximum Depth: 123cm (48.5'')
Max Height: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Seat Width: 44cm (17.25'')
Seat Depth: 45.5cm (18'')
Seat Height: 34.5cm (13.5'')