24/09/2012
Introducing Gillow...
Gender: Masculine
Origin: English
Pronounced: Gill-low
Meaning: A respected and coverted furniture maker!
For all you chair aficionados and collectors. A victorian Nursing Chair with the back leg stamped by the beloved furniture maker Gillow. The intricate detail of the gilt and ebonised forelegs and elegant upholstery makes this a particulary striking chair.
Vital Statistics
Height: 32"
Width: 23"
Depth: 23"
24/09/2012
Introducing Florence...
Gender: Feminine
Origin: Latin
Pronounced: FLOOR-rence
Meaning: Prosperous, flourishing and brave
Oh, be still my beating heart! Alluring Edwardian tub chair, with intricate detail and upholstered in breathtaking designer fabric. Resplendent and reminiscent of all those 'bright young things' of the Edwardian era.
Vital Statistics
Height: 28"
Width: 24"
Depth: 25"
24/09/2012
Introducing Wilf...
Gender: Masculine
Origin: English. Derived from the old Englsih name Wilfred
Pronounced: Will-Ff
Meaning: One who wishes for peace
An apocalyptic accolade to the Art Deco era. This wonderful Art Deco club chair is upholstered in sassy designer velvet, so smooth, it would even make Hercule Poirot kick off his spats and recline! This is Art Deco with aplomb.
Vital Statistics
Height: 32"
Width: 34"
Depth: 28"
24/09/2012
Introducing Quentin...
Gender: Masculine
Origin: Latin
Pronounced: Quen-tin
Meaning: From the Queens Estate. The Fifth
Grandiose, debonnair and unashamedly brazen. An intoxicating mix of antique meets avant-garde. Victorian Nursing Chair on turned forelegs and castors, enveloped in a rich vibrant designer fabric. If he could walk he would strut!
Vital Statistics
Height: 34"
Width: 27"
Depth: 31"
24/09/2012
Introducing Ada & Mabel...
Gender: Feminine
Origin: English
Pronounced: A-Dah & May-bel
Meaning: A beautiful addition to the family. Happy, noble and kind.
Genteel and demure! A classic combination for this pair of vintage walnut framed bedroom chairs, attired in stylish designer fabric and imbued with graceful elegance.
Vital Statistics
Height: 36"
Width: 19"
Depth: 16"
24/09/2012
Introducing Cuthbert
Gender: Masculine Origin: Old English
Pronounced: Cuth-Burt
Meaning: One who is brilliant and famous.
Enchanting antique Nursing chair, covered in blissful tartan fabric and billowing feather cushion. Complemented with a comforting Bear companion. Perfect for your 'little angel'.
Vital Statistics
Height: 28"
Width: 21"
Depth: 17"
Introducing Cuthbert
Gender: Masculine Origin: Old English
Pronounced: Cuth-Burt
Meaning: One who is brilliant and famous.
Enchanting antique Nursing chair, covered in blissful tartan fabric and billowing feather cushion. Complemented with a comforting Bear companion. Perfect for your 'little angel'.
Vital Statistics
Height: 28"
Width: 21"
Depth: 17"
24/09/2012
Introducing Nero...
Gender: Masculine
Origin: Latin
Pronounced: Near-ROE
Meaning: Powerful.
Nero the 5th Emperor, was said to have played the fiddle while Rome burned! Glorious late Victorian framed Prie dieux (prayer chair). Worthy of worship, robed in majestic lion and cupid designer fabric, depicting the power and the glory. Amen!
Vital Statistics
Height: 40"
Width: 21"
Depth: 24 "
24/09/2012
Introducing Percival...
Gender: Masculine
Origin: French
Pronounced: Per-see-val
Meaning: One who can pierce the vale; in Arthurian legend, the only one who could retrieve the Holy Grail.
An aristocratic dandy! dashing and decandent. Late Victorian Elbow Chair with scrolled arms, drenched in a scarlet and gold designer robe. Think Sir Percy Blakeney in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'...."They seek him here, they seek him there....!!.
Vital Statistics
Height: 37"
Width: 23"
Depth: 21"
24/09/2012
Introducing Lola...
Gender: Feminine
Origin: Spanish. On this occasion inspired by the song...
Pronounced: LO-luh
"Her name is Lola she is a showgirl!
Music and passion were always the fashion,
At the Copa Copacabana"
Glorious and extremely unusual late Victorian Howard style Chaise Longue on iron frame with turned legs and castors. The back leg is stamped QVS. The exquisite upholstery is completely stitched by hand. Admired by all!!
Vital Statistics
Height: 37"
Length: 70"
Depth: 31"
24/09/2012
Introducing Myrtle...
Gender: Feminine
Origin: English, Latin
Pronounced: MUR-tal
Meaning: Evergreen shrub, according to English folklore, Myrtle will only grow if a woman plants it. The Greeks and Romans believed Myrtle was favoured by the goddesses of love. In Trojan legend, Paris crowned Venus's head with Myrtle when he named her the most beautiful of the goddesses.
Beautiful Art Deco Oak upholstered armchair, clothed in antique gold and purple coloured silk, with feather seat. One of a non identical twin, her sister is Nelly.
Vital Statistics
Height: 34"
Width: 24"
Depth: 23"
24/09/2012
Introducing Nelly...
Gender: Feminine
Origin: English
Pronounced: NEL-ee
Meaning: The shining light.
Divine Art Deco Oak upholstered armchair with feather seat. One of a non identical twin, her sister is Myrtle.
Vital Statistics
Height: 34"
Width: 32"
Depth: 28"
24/09/2012
Introducing Gilbert...
Gender: Masculine
Origin: English, French
Pronounced: Gil-bart (English) Zheel-BER (French)
Meaning: Of the bright promise. One who is trustworthy.
A handsome 18th Century French Walnut and upholstered open armchair with scrolled arms, on shaped legs.
Vital Statistics
Height: 44"
Width: 20"
Depth: 23"