Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

£13,500
Reference

11389

An exceptionally, rare 18th century, upholstered, elm, wing armchair with a scalloped back from Notley Priory & The Collection of Vivien Leigh & Laurence Oliver by Descent

- Acquired with a rare, scalloped back wing armchair from the Estate of Vivien Leigh's daughter - The striking, scallop shaped back and wings suggest that this was chair was made as a useable, statement piece for an entrance hall or another room in a large, draughty country house. It is really comfortable and cozy to sit in, enveloping and protecting the sitter from draughts. - The chair was acquired by Leigh & Olivier, along with another wing armchair of rare shell back form for its rare transitional design; the striking shaped back and wings, straight legs and stretcher are a Georgian feature and the 'c' scroll legs derive from the late 17th century. - Leigh & Olivier were one of Hollywood's most charismatic, power couples. These chairs represent a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of history from the golden age of movie making having been used by the couple and countless stars, politicians, royalty and socialites who they entertained.

- Acquired for the drawing room at Notley Abbey. - Reference : The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, THM/433/5/1). - Re-upholstered in a two-tone, sage green Rubelli silk damask, similar to the original, trimmed with handmade and dyed passmenterie to match

Measures: Back height 139 cm., 54 ½ inches Seat height 51cm., 20 inches Width 83cm., 32½ inches

Depth 62cm., 24½ inches.

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Height 139 cm / 54 34"
Width 83 cm / 32 34"
Depth 62 cm / 24 "
Period

18th Century

Year

circa 1700

Medium

Elm

Country

United Kingdom

Collectors / Designers

Collectors

Style

William and Mary (Of the period)

Techniques

Joinery

Condition

GOOD. Wear consistent with age and use.

Set

1

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