Material: Leather/Fiber
Size: Front ~ 10 inches, Back ~ 8 inches, Depth ~ 10 & 1/4 inches, Thickness ~ 1/8
inch
Quantity: 1 Set of 6
A very interesting set of six antique chair seat bottoms, pressed with an ornate
pattern of birds on floral branches, surrounded by fancy scrolls, scallops and a
beaded medallion.
After examining the backs and edges we believe these are made of old pressed leather,
possibly covered or finished on the backs with a thin layer of paper or similar material.
The measurements given above are approximate, as the seat corners are rounded it
is difficult to get exact size.
They appear to be unused and are in very good condition. Each does have some irregularity
in the overall finish, ie; areas that appear slightly matte compared to the overall,
which has a slight sheen, but we believe this is resolved with finish coat, normally
applied over the top once seat is installed on chair.
Also, one has a very tiny edge nick, and two have lines that cross the pattern, one
small, on a back corner and one larger, across the back quarter of seat. Since
these lines do not show on the reverse we assume these are just natural variations
in the leather, however we are including close up images, so those more familiar
with this type of material can make their own determination.
The seat bottoms have seemingly been stored securely stacked upon each other and
remain very flat and not bent or tweaked out of shape.
This set of six old chair seat bottoms are very fancy and ornate, much more so than
newer versions and we believe they date from apx. 1890-1910. These are virtually
impossible to find in unused condition.
Set of SIX Antique Black Leather Chair Seats Embossed w/ Birds, Branches, Scrolls,
Beaded Medallion
