Desk Chair In Mahogany From James Shoolbred & Co., 1880s

Superb quality Victorian mahogany desk chair or club chair, having raised and shaped top rail supported on fluted, vase shaped uprights and generous seat upholstered in brown buttoned leather with closely studded edge, standing on turned, carved and fluted legs terminating in original brass castors. This antique armchair is in home ready condition. Bears makers label. 1880s.
H34″ H18″-seat W24.5″ D26.5″-max
H87cm H46cm-seat W63cm D68cm

In the 1820’s James Shoolbred started his company in London. James Shoolbred & Co sold textiles, rugs and other items for interior decorating. In the 1870’s the company was designing and producing original, high-quality furniture, inspired by the aesthetic qualities of E.W. Godwin’s architecture. The furniture was sold in-store and also featured in the James Shoolbred & Co catalogue, which was circulated outside of London. Within another decade the company expanded and moved into a larger location in London, becoming one of the first department stores. James Shoolbred furniture was always displayed and photographed alongside the textiles, rugs and lamps that the company also sold, creating an example interior design for customers to view.