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Tall Arched Pine Porter's Hallway Entrance Armchair

£750.00

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1 Large English Tall Fine Handmade Country Curved Arched Pine Porter's Alcove Entrance Reception Armchair.
Tall size standing at nearly 5ft high.
A feature you will love is the beautiful curved arched most attractive shape.
It has a drawer at the bottom that pulls out.
Provenance it came from out of a private stately home reception.
With scroll armrests.
A porters chair was a type of chair used in medieval England & France. It was placed by the front door of an estate home for use by a gatekeeper servant who was in charge of screening guests & visitors, this was necessary since the door knocker might not be heard throughout the house.
Since there were often cold breezes near a front door, the chair was designed to envelop and keep the servant relatively warm in his task of remaining at the door for long periods.
Superb feature for your home or hotel, restaurant or pub.
The 2 Union Jack cushions as seen are not included.
Weighing around 25kg approximate.
You will adore the superb quality.
Circa early 21st century.
Master craftsmanship handmade in England.
Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Having some noticeable wear, scuffs, scratches, chips, stains in places commensurate with usage & age.
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Dimensions in inches & centimetres approximate

59.84" High (152cm)
28.74" Wide (73cm)
24.01" Length depth (61cm)
17.71" Seat height from floor (45cm)
20.07" Seat depth (51cm)
24.80" Seat Width (63cm)