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An early Victorian steel rocking chair

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
An early Victorian steel rocking chair after the famous model by R.W. Winfield of scrolled and downswept form, with button back leather upholstery.
Provenance
Metal was originally used in the making of chairs in Paris by the company, Gandillot & Cie, from circa 1828 onwards. Both iron and steel furniture became progressively more popular over the course of the 19th century both across Europe and America. However, perhaps the most influential piece of metal furniture made during this period was a similar rocking chair to the present lot, manufactured by a Birmingham based enterprise called Winfield & Co., which was first displayed at the 1851 Great Exhibtion. A comparable example to the offered chair features in Bentwood and Metal Furniture 1850 - 1946, ed. by D. Ostergard, 1987, no. 11, p. 210-211. And another similar version belongs to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1850
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	277067

Dimensions

W.	24.8 in;
W.	62.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.

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