Regency Turkey Work Armchairs, 1810s, Set of 2

Stunning and very rare circa 1810-1820 Regency Turkey work pair of armchairs original period upholstery This piece is part of a suite, I have the matching daybed listed under my other items A very rare well made and decorative pair of chairs, turkey work is a form of knotted embroidery practiced in England from the 16th century to the mid-18th century, but especially in the 17th century. Used for upholstery and table covers, it was worked in imitation of Turkish carpets, which are known from paintings to have been imported to England from the 16th century. The designs were usually of geometrically stylized flowers. A document from the reign of William III (1689–1702) gives the number of Turkey-work chairs made per annum as 60,000. Because so few examples have survived in England, while examples have been found abroad for example, in Italy it may be deduced that Turkey work was an export item. As you can see the upholstery is period and distressed, no missing fabric just straight line splits and wear areas. One armchair is mostly stable and solid and will need limited framework, the other chair needs the springs webbing on the base, a very simple job, the frame will need to be secured as it has play The model of the seat itself is absolutely sublime, it is very very rare to find a pair of armchairs from this period and of these dimensions as well. If the upholstery’s wasn’t so rare I would strip it all off and upholster them in leather then have them hand dyed, you would then have an epic pair of chairs Dimensions Height 66 cm Width 178.5 cm Depth 91 cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.