Antique Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains c.1900 Beech straight at the ends

straight at the ends

Width at Base: 140cm (55'')

Lunette carving to the front upper and lower rails

Voluminous storage within and a candle box to one end - this usefully supporting the lid when in the open position

The arched rails of the seat back frame are flanked by oblique columns and decorated with pared back motifs that lock together and harmonise the design

Antique Bow-Back Armchair, English, High Wycombe, Elm, Smokers, Captains c.1900 Beech straight at the endsOur Stock # 18. 5213 This is an antique bow back armchair, an English, High Wycombe, Victorian, elm and beech, 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900. An appealing country kitchen, bow back armchair Grain interest to the elm and beech in a wax polished finish Solid and stable offering a comfortable seat Marked with the stamped initials 'w c' Flared armrests raised on shaped risers Deep, shaped crest rail for added back support Solid elm