Antique Sikes Swivel Desk Chair Very Intricate Philadelphia Brass Tag 1904 - 1916
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6911201 | Type: Swivel Chair |
| Region of Origin: Philidelphia Pennsylvania | Material: Cast Iron, Wood |
| Maker: Sikes | Original/Reproduction: Original |
Antique Sikes swivel chair Very intricate! Philadelphia brass tag 1904-1916. This Chair is in very solid Antique condition. it has not been restored and it has everything you could ask for, It is very cool! It has Knicks and scratches like you would expect on an original chair Over 100 years old. The Cast and steel hardware has amazing patina that adds so much character that cannot be re-produced, The Back of the chair tilts back and has great tension, you can adjust how far back it go...es as well. The seat height is adjustable up and down with a Screw mechanism and it swivels 360 degrees on the base. The caster move freely and the wheels are in good condition, they appear to be original. Everything moves freely and operates as it should. There are no cracks in the wood. This is a very rare chair in terms of the tilting seat back, The hardware used on this chair was a very expensive option in the early 1900's. Many of the pieces on this chair are stamped with Sikes name, "Sikes co PA" verifying the time period and really shows the pride they put into their product. Here is some information on the Sikes company. Please use the pictures and the zoom tool to get a look at the condition, I will do everything I can to ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish. If you feel you need more pictures feel free to message me with what your looking for. Thanks for looking!
The Sikes Chair Company was established in 1859 and operated as S.D. Sikes & Brother in Buffalo, New York. Although for a brief period of time the company moved to Pennsylvania between 1904 and 1906, the company moved back to Buffalo, New York in 1916.The Sikes Chair Company predominantly manufactured different styles of chairs, (such as Morris chairs, rocking chairs, swivel chairs, and side chairs), but also various types of furniture items as well. Many of their furniture items were classified as being part of the Arts & Crafts movement, which was a popular furniture design movement between 1860 and 1910.
Shipping: I will be sending it priority mail in order to have a tracking number and insurance but if you would like a quote on ground shipping that would be slightly less expensive but will not have tracking message me with your zip code and I will respond within a few hours.
Feel free to write me an offer early and avoid a bidding war.
The Sikes Chair Company was established in 1859 and operated as S.D. Sikes & Brother in Buffalo, New York. Although for a brief period of time the company moved to Pennsylvania between 1904 and 1906, the company moved back to Buffalo, New York in 1916.The Sikes Chair Company predominantly manufactured different styles of chairs, (such as Morris chairs, rocking chairs, swivel chairs, and side chairs), but also various types of furniture items as well. Many of their furniture items were classified as being part of the Arts & Crafts movement, which was a popular furniture design movement between 1860 and 1910.
Shipping: I will be sending it priority mail in order to have a tracking number and insurance but if you would like a quote on ground shipping that would be slightly less expensive but will not have tracking message me with your zip code and I will respond within a few hours.
Feel free to write me an offer early and avoid a bidding war.
