Sewing chair
Category
Furniture
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood & textile
Measurements
940 x 540 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287922
Summary
Ebonised and gilt Victorian sewing chair, the back upholstery embroidered in shades of gold with pink and blue flowers. The arched back tapers in to the waist, the frame sloping down either side to join the sides of the seat. Front legs are cabriole, with gilt leaves on the knees, and scroll feet on castors. Sprung seat with a serpentine front edge, braided in blue, white and gold.