Our Current Collection
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Antique 19th Century Price Dieu / Prayer Chair By Prayer T.H.Filmers & Son Of London Fully Restored And Upholstered
The beauty of this 19th Century Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair lies not only in the elaborate carvings, but also in the colour and patina of the Mahogany. It has a real presence perhaps because of the countless entreaties that have been uttered upon it over the centuries. This is an exquisite piece which we have upholstered in blue and purple Italian made Velvet finished adding a stunning silk tassel . Taken from a monastic house. The chair is signed. -
Antique English 19th Century Prie Dieu/ Prayer Chair The beauty of this 19th Century Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair lies not only in the elaborate carvings, but also in the colour and patina of the Mahogany. Despite its size, it has a real presence perhaps because of the countless entreaties that have been uttered upon it over the centuries. Taken from a monastic house. -
Antique French XIX Century Prie Dieu The beauty of this 19th Century French Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair lies not only in the elaborate carvings, but also in the colour and patina of the oak. Despite its size, it has a real presence perhaps because of the countless entreaties that have been uttered upon it over the centuries. Fully restored using traditional techniques and materials. To compliment the colour of the wood, we re-upholstered it in deep red Italian-made Swaffer velvet with purple piping. -
Art Deco Modernist Oak Bentwood Armchair By Heals Of London Fully Restored And Upholstered
What a rare find! Art Deco bentwood oak armchair by famous Heals of London. The arms as well as the internal sprung seat has been fully restored and reupholstered in British made wool by Linwood ( Number 7 Taymouth from Ollyberry &Roxburgh collection) which beautifully chimes with the colour of the wood. This piece is not only beautiful to look at but also super comfortable. Sleek , simple and timeless design. -
Art Deco Rocking Chair Fully Restored And Upholstered in Berry Red Harris Tweed
How cool is this? A 1930’s rocking chair with a very interesting and rare ‘full round’ design. I fell in love with the simple geometric lines so characteristic of the Art Deco era. The chair is very sturdy being made of solid oak. Small but extremely comfortable it has a sprung seat and is fully restored in berry red Harris Tweed. -
Art Deco Rocking Chair Fully Restored And Upholstered in Citrus Yellow Harris Tweed
How cool is this? A 1930’s rocking chair with a very interesting and rare ‘full round’ design. I fell in love with the simple geometric lines so characteristic of the Art Deco era. The chair is very sturdy being made of solid oak. Small but extremely comfortable it has a sprung seat and is fully restored in berry red Harris Tweed. -
Art Deco Armchair By Heals of London Fully Restored and Upholstered in South American Cowhide
Fabulous Art Deco armchair by Heals Circa 1935.If you're after comfort in style then this is the chair for you! Deep , strong seat with stylish swooping arms in oak. Both the seat and the back are fully sprung and covered in South American cow hide which shades wonderfully from dark grey to cream/white. The back is finished off with individual pewter studs and the combination of wood and hide looks exquisite. -
Art Deco Armchair By Suparest Circa 1930 Fully Restored And Upholstered In Luxurious Chenille Fabric By Marvick
Incredible design from the Art Deco Era! Bentwood Suparest armchair in Beechwood , circa 1930. Suparest were English manufacturers known for making incredibly stylish quality furniture. This chair was steam bent to create a continuous line. Rare and super comfortable. Fully restored and upholstered in luxurious shimmering chenille by Marvick ( retailed at £180 per meter) which chimes beautifully with the colour and patina of the wood. The fabric which is beautiful ( emerald green and silver yarn ) but difficult to photograph. I have some small offcuts left which I am happy to post post. -
Art Deco Armchair in Harris Tweed Oak Art Deco Armchair with dramatically swooping armrests on original castors. With real presence , the oak has wonderful curving lines and great patina and would look fantastic in any room. It is also incredibly functional piece which is very comfortable, thanks to being fully sprung throughout. It has been traditionally rebuilt using horsehair but with a thin top layer of upholstery foam for extra durability.Covered in classic Art Deco colours of yellow, black side panels with red pipping: all in luxurious Harris Tweed. About Harris Tweed: "Harris Tweed is the only fabric in the world governed by its own Act of Parliament. Handwoven by the islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.” -The Harris Tweed Authority -
Art Deco Bentwood Armchair Fully Restored and Upholstered in South American Cowhide
Comfort and style! Absolutely fabulous British Bentwood Art Deco Armchair/ Lounger Circa 1930. This is such a statement piece which is not only super comfortable but also striking. We upholstered it in reddish/ black South American Cowhide adding two original Deco leather buttons for that special touch. The back is upholstered in brown leather and finished off with matching tacks. -
Fabulous Art Deco Birch Armchair with large swooping arms so typical of the period and an extended fully sprung deep seat. This chair is incredibly comfortable despite its modest size. We used Linwood Art Deco inspired fabric which works really well with this piece. The armchair has been fully restored and hand -stitched throughout. The castors have been replaced from back to brass ones.Art Deco Birch Armchair
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Art Deco Modernist Oak Bentwood Armchair By Heals Of London Fully Restored And Upholstered In Sumptuous Velvet By Linwood
What a rare find! Art Deco bentwood oak armchair by famous Heals of London. The arms as well as the internal sprung seat has been fully restored and reupholstered in British made wool by Linwood ( Number 7 Taymouth from Ollyberry &Roxburgh collection) which beautifully chimes with the colour of the wood. This piece is not only beautiful to look at but also super comfortable. Sleek , simple and timeless design -
Art Deco Modernist Bentwood Armchair by Suparest Circa 1930
Incredible design from the Art Deco Era! Bentwood Suparest armchair in Beechwood , circa 1930. Suparest were English manufacturers known for making incredibly stylish quality furniture. This chair was steam bent to create a continuous line. Rare and super comfortable. Fully restored and upholstered in Linwood Saffron velvet which chimes beautifully with the colour and patina of the wood. -
Art Deco Oak Wingback Rocking Chair By Heals Of London Fully Restored and Upholstered in British Wool
This is a wing-back version of this fabulous Art Deco rocking chair . Very rare indeed! A 1930’s rocking chair with a very interesting and rare ‘full round’ design. I fell in love with the simple geometric lines so characteristic of the Art Deco era. The chair is very sturdy being made of solid oak. Small but extremely comfortable it has a sprung seat and is fully restored. We upholstered this piece in British made wool and finished it off with Old Gold tacks. If you are looking for a pair it looks great with with another one from my collection - Harris Tweed Pale Green. -
Art Deco Reclining ArmchairThis unusual early 20th Century armchair has a surprise feature – a hidden mechanism enabling to recline to the point of optimum pleasure . This chair is incredibly comfortable despite its modest size. We used Linwood Art Deco inspired fabric which works really well with this piece. The armchair has been fully restored , upholstered and hand -stitched throughout. it stands on bun birch feet and brass castors. The chair is stamped on the back leg which is a sign of a quality piece.
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Art Deco Reclining Armchair Fully Restored And Upholstered In Japanese Inspired Jacquard Velvet Fabric
This is such a delightful armchair with very interesting armrests. I always look for interesting pieces and this one does not disappoint. Modest size but very comfortable with its fully strung seat and a high back. The mechanism allows it to recline by 7 cm. It took me a while to find a suitable fabric and I absolutely love this Kumo jacquard velvet from Linwood's Odyssey collection . The motive of vibrant stylised clouds chimes beautifully with the patina of the wood. -
Art Deco Rocking Chair by Heals of London Fully Restored Upholstered in Yellow Harris Tweed
How cool is this? A 1930’s rocking chair with a very interesting and rare 'full round' design. I fell in love with the simple geometric lines so characteristic of the Art Deco era. The chair is very sturdy being made of solid oak. Small but extremely comfortable it is fully restored in sunny yellow Harris Tweed which compliments the beautiful patina of the wood About Harris Tweed: "Harris Tweed is the only fabric in the world governed by its own Act of Parliament. Handwoven by the islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.” -The Harris Tweed Authority We would be delighted if you wish to visit Salisbury to view any item before buying to enable you to appreciate the quality of our work. The only concession we make to traditional methods is use of a staple gun which is far kinder to old furniture frames than tacks. -
British Colonial Art Deco Rocking Chair
One of a kind Art Deco British Colonial rocking chair in exotic wood. Beautiful hand-carved full round design shape, the rocker is super comfortable with a large sprung seat and ....it rocks really well! We decided to upholster it in a luxurious kilim fabric woven in Belgium. Its geometric pattern chimes really well with the Deco era. -
Early Victorian Walnut Ladies Slipper Chair
Wow. A wonderful Summer's day captured in a chair! We absolutely love this chair and the way that the colours and textures work together. We decided to use Spanish Alhambra velvet with Harris Tweed with gold velvet piping which combine to make a striking piece. The floral fabric both respects the traditional carved floral motifs, whilst adding a contemporary twist. Usefully of modest size, the chair is both comfortable, elegant and very useable. It has been fully restored using traditional techniques and materials with a sprung seat and original ornamental castors. About Harris Tweed: “Harris Tweed is the only fabric in the world governed by its own Act of Parliament. Handwoven by the islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.” -The Harris Tweed Authority -
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XV Style Prie Dieu/ Prayer Chair
The beauty of this 19th Century French Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair lies not only in the elaborate carvings and also the patina of Walnut.It has a real presence perhaps because of the countless entreaties that have been uttered upon it over the centuries. To compliment the colour of the wood, we re-upholstered it in deep orange and purple Italian-made velvet and added a beautiful silk tassel. -
French Art Deco Ebonized Rocking Chair In South American Cowhide
French Art Deco Ebonized Rocking Chair from 1940's with double bent swooping arms. Fantastic cantilever design with two coil metal springs at the back providing additional support and allowing the chair to rock gently. We stripped the old polish and re-enonized the chair without over- restoring it. Upholstered in black and white South American hide and finished off with black metal studs making it not only super comfortable but also a striking piece. -
Heals Art Deco Recliner with a Footrest Stylish Art Deco oak framed recliner with a fold out footrest in the manner of Alvar Aalto for Heal's circa 1930's. The seat has wonderful lumbar support with a smooth sliding mechanism that enables either a secure upright position or more recumbent pose. Simply lift the front of the seat and unfold the footrest to create an incredibly comfortable full-length recliner. The piece has been traditionally reupholstered and finished with hand stitched Harris Tweed in green and black. This beautifully sets off the curved oak frame that has super patina. Very special. -
Large Victorian Concave Ottoman in Mahogany Fully Restored and Upholstered in Italian Made Velvet
Antique Victorian concave Ottoman I n Mahogany.This piece is large enough to be used for storage as well as a coffee table. Like everything made by Bouncing Hare Creations we used luxurious Italian made velvet in striking rusty colour combined with purple pipping and finished off by an elaborate tassel. Inside is lined with pink silk . It was a real pleasure to work on this piece and iI'm sure it will dress beautifully any stylish room or a bedroom. -
Mid-Century Chrome Rocking Chair after Guido Faleschini Incredibly rare and stunning mid-Century chrome rocking chair after Guido Faleschini. Substantial in size but light in appearance, the classic teardrop shaped frame combines exciting Art Deco revival style with incredible comfort. The chair benefits from a soft seat covered in shimmering Alhambra Bamako design fabric, chosen to match the era. It looks absolutely fantastic. The chrome work has been cleaned and polished and is in very good condition with the odd blemish commensurate with age. A really super piece and Uber groooovy! -
Modernist Cotswold School Style Dovetail Walnut Armchair By Heals Of London Fully Restored And Upholstered In Luxurious Linwood Velvet
Modernist Heals Cotswold School Style Dovetail Walnut Armchair. The arms as well as the internal sprung seat has been fully restored using traditional techniques and upholstered in luxurious Saffron British made Velvet by Linwood ( Number 7 Cosmos Velvet collection) which beautifully chimes with the colour of the wood. This piece is not only beautiful to look at but also super comfortable. Sleek , simple and timeless design. -
Rare Art Deco Cuban Rocker Armchair Circa 1935 Fully Restored And Upholstered in Swaffer Velvet
Fully restored, Art Deco Cuban plantation armchair/rocker in exotic red wood circa 1935. This rare and a stylish piece mixes really solid construction with light, streamlined, aeronautical Deco lines, redolent of those wonderful airline posters of the era. Of generous proportions, it is wonderfully comfortable with two fully sprung cushions, upholstered in Deco inspired, black luxurious velvet with a scalloped motif ( see last photo). -
Regency Period Rosewood Slipper Chair Beautiful Regency period easy occasional / bedroom chair in rosewood. Modest in size like many chairs of that era it has a solid frame and a rather lovely engraving of lotus flowers at the top section of the back. It stands on turned front legs and splayed rare and comes with loose squab cushion. We have carried out some repairs to the frame but you would expect that from a piece over 200 years old. Rosewood is special and characterised by dramatic changes to the colour and grain. It is therefore very distinct and sought after – it was given most protected status in 1992 and banned from export. When re-upholstering I decided to step away from a traditional look and instead allowed my imagination to run a little wild. I combined exclusive Alhambra velvet with two shades of Harris Tweed making the cushion reversible. The piece is beautiful and feminine making it an ideal bedroom chair. -
Small Art Deco Oak Heals Style Armchair Fully Restored And Upholstered In Deco Inspired Linwood Fabric
Absolutely delightful Small Art Deco armchair. I fell in love with the simple geometric lines so characteristic of the Art Deco era. The chair is very sturdy being made of solid oak with a beautiful honey colour patina.. Small but extremely comfortable it has has been fully restored . We upholstered this piece in Deco inspired fabric from Linwood to complete the 1920’s look. -
Art Deco Small Wingback Armchair
Incredibly delightful Art Deco wingback armchair. Classic Art Deco lines - tall and slender this piece is modest in size - please look at the photo with a wine bottle for reference. The chair is very comfortable with a double sprung seat we upholstered it in a Deco inspired cloth by Linwood - gold , bread and grey colours with golden / green velvet pipping. Fully restored including Walnut feet and hand- stitched throughout with new brass castors. -
Rare19th Century American Mahogany Rocker by William W. Roberts
A Rocking Chair made by an extraordinary man! When we stripped the chair we found a signed label attached to the frame ( please see the photo) and we were able to find out some really interesting facts about Mr. William W. Robers a 19th Century furniture and coffin maker from Connecticut....and much, much more. At the end of the Civil Was Roberts was hired by many local families and responsible for bringing home bodies of soldiers killed on the battlefield for proper burial. In 1866 he built an Opera House in Hartford. We do not know how or when the Rocker made its way to the UK, but it had been owned by a family in Hampshire for over 70 years before we came across it . The chair has a lovely engraved rose on the top of the back panel. It is made from American Mahogany and has a beautiful red patina which compliments Blood Orange Harris Tweed. With a super comfy lumber support and fully sprung seat it is incredibly comfortable. A really special piece! "Born in in Newington, about seven miles from Hartford, Roberts was orphaned at an early age. After learning to become a carpenter, he operated a furniture business on Pratt Street in Hartford, across the street from a bank. Roberts later added an undertaking business and was known for the impressive innovation of adding glass to the sides of a hearse --the first man in the United States to do so. He became so good at coffin-making that his "burial caskets of artistic design earned him a reputation which extended throughout New England." In September 1866, Roberts, a wealthy man, left the business of death for the entertainment business. In 1868, he built the Hartford Opera House on MainStreet and for 17 years "provided practically all of the professional entertainment in the city." "Silent and uncommunicative by nature," Roberts died at age 84 on May 22, 1898. The man who was very fond of horses and "always had one or more handy steppers in his stable" is buried in Hartford's Spring Grove Cemetery, not far from where he once crafted coffins for the dead of Antietam. "To recover remains of loved ones who died at Antietam, some Connecticut families paid for the services of William W. Roberts, a 48-year-old Hartford undertaker/coffin maker, who specialized in the grim task. In early October 1862, he returned home with a ghastly haul of eight bodies from the battlefield, including 26-year-old Jarvis Blinn of Rocky Hill. The well-regarded captain of Company F in the 14th Connecticut was shot through the heart on William Roulette’s farm. In the Hartford Daily Courant, Roberts and businessman M.S. Chapman, a former Union soldier, frequently touted their body retrieval services: "...have it done in a thoroughly reliable manner, by one who has had much experience, and is well-acquainted with the different localities in the South," one advertisement noted. Read another: "Persons having friends who have died in the army, and buried at Port Royal, Washington, Fortress Monroe, Shenandoah Valley, before Richmond, or anywhere within our lines can have their remains brought north for internment by applying at the office of Wm. W. Roberts." "Those who have lost friends in the army and desire to procure their bodies," the newspaper reported, "will do well to consult W. W. Roberts, No. 12 Pratt St." Even well into October 1864, months after the war ended, Roberts and Chapman advertised for their services." Civil War history John Banks' Civil War blog Antietam -
Victorian Ladies Slipper Chair In Mahogany Fully Restored And Upholstered In Spanish Alhambra Velvet And Harris Tweed
This stunning piece has carved cabriole front legs, splayed rear ones and sweeping side rails that end in a scroll. The design is incredibly comfortable and very elegant. We decided to combine Spanish Alhambra velvet with Harris Tweed making it a striking piece. Whilst respecting the traditional floral motifs originally Whilst respecting the traditional floral motifs originally used on these chairs it adds a contemporary twist. The chair has been fully restored using traditional techniques and materials and has sprung seat. -
Victorian Ladies Slipper Chair
19th Century Ladies Chair in Rosewood. Rosewood is special and characterised by dramatic changes to the colour and grain. It is therefore very distinct and sought after – it was given most protected status in 1992 and banned from export.
This stunning piece has carved cabriole front legs, splayed rear ones and sweeping side rails that end in a scroll. The design is incredibly comfortable and very elegant. We decided to combine Spanish Alhambra velvet with red velvet by Linwood making it a striking piece. Whilst respecting the traditional floral motifs originally used on these chairs it adds a contemporary twist. It was incredibly difficult to capture the true colour of the seat. It is marginally lighter than the photos show and I would describe it as cherry red.
The chair has been fully restored using traditional techniques and materials and has sprung seat and it stands on original brass castors.
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Victorian Walnut Ladies Slipper Chair
Summertime ! 19th Century Ladies Chair in Walnut. This stunning piece has carved cabriole front legs, splayed rear ones and a beautifully carved show frame. The design is incredibly comfortable and very elegant. We decided to combine Spanish Alhambra velvet with pink Harris Tweed making it a striking piece. Whilst respecting the traditional floral motifs originally used on these chairs it adds a contemporary twist. The chair has been fully restored using traditional techniques and materials and has sprung seat. -
Art Deco Library Recliner / Bookcase and Drinks Cabinet Wonderful, unusual and rare Art Deco reclining library chair with bookshelves and drinks cabinet. All that is missing is Ernest Hemingway or perhaps Scott Fitzgerald. The frame is a combination of birch, pine and oak with oak classic Art Deco carvings down the front panels. It has supremely comfortable curved back and sprung cushion, all covered in South American cow hide which shades wonderfully from red to black. This is finished off with individual bronze studs.The combination of the wood and the hide looks exquisite. Extravagant yet supremely functional, , what could be better at the end of a tough day or an a rainy Sunday than reclining back and enjoying a good read with a favorite malt? A really gorgeous and interesting piece that would look fantastic if paired with the Art Deco Reclining Armchair ( another listing); they would look absolutely fantastic together. -
Art Deco Rocking Chair How cool is this? A 1930’s rocking chair with a very interesting and rare ‘full round’ design. I fell in love with the simple geometric lines so characteristic of the Art Deco era. The chair is very sturdy being made of solid oak with a beautiful honey colour patina.. Small but extremely comfortable it has a sprung seat and is fully restored. We upholstered this piece in green Harris Tweed adding three Art Deco black leather and brass buttons to complete the 1920’s look. -
Art Deco Recliner/ Rocking Chair Egyptian Revival Style Let the Hare run wild! I love Art Deco and also the Egyptian revival movement from the 1920's and have sought to combine both in this stunning piece. This unusual early 20th Century armchair with strong Art Deco influence has a surprise feature - a hidden mechanism enabling to recline to the point of optimum pleasure . Compact but extremely comfortable , the piece is covered in luxurious , purple Italian made velvet with yellow and red pipping.It is further decorated by three velvet buttons and the Prada embellishment on each arm.Feminine, extravagant and opulent yet supremely use-able the chair is set on birch ebonised bun legs with new brass casters. It certainly has the WOW factor! This piece has been rebuilt, re-polished and re-upholstered using traditional techniques and materials.