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Antique papier mache chairs, singles, pairs and threes

A substance made by combining mashed paper with glue and other hardening agents, so that, when dry, it can be cut, shaped and even carved. Invented in the 18th century, papier mache was at first used for small items such as snuffboxes and fans. With an improvement in techniques, it was used in the second quarter of the 19th century for a variety of household furnishings chairs, small tables, fire screens, coal scuttles, trays, inkstands and so on. It was frequently gilded and painted with flowers, fruits and rather sentimental scenes, and commonly inset with mother-of-pearl to achieve a jewelled effect. Given the apparently flimsy nature of the material, it is surprising just how many papier mache pieces have survived.

The best known manufacturer of papier mache was the Birmingham and London firm of Jennens and Bettridge, whose name is stamped on the underside of items manufactured by more... them.

Because most papier mache furniture was finished in the currently unfashionable colour of black, its popularity and consequently is value has been constrained. If the finish is scuffed, the painted decoration worn or the edges damaged, the value is further decreased less...

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A mother of pearl inlaid papier mache occasional chair, English,…
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Occasional Chair

A mother of pearl inlaid papier mache occasional chair, English, 19th century

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A Victorian inlaid papier mache arm chair, 19th century, a…
Victorian Papier Mache Armchair with Inlay and Chinoiserie Upholstery

A Victorian inlaid papier mache arm chair, 19th century, a solid curved back black lacquer chair with scrolling arms and cabriole, legs, decorated with gilt and bronze painted foliage and abalone shell inlay, and mosaic borders, the chair back depicting a

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A Victorian papier mache tall chair, with cane seat and…
Victorian Papier Mache Tall Chair with Inlay and Painted Decoration

A Victorian papier mache tall chair, with cane seat and traditional mother-of-pearl inlay and painted decoration to the frame. Width 19.29 in., depth 14.57 in., height 36.81 in.

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A Victorian papier mache chair, ebonised finish and inlaid with…
Victorian Papier Mache Chair with Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl and Velvet

A Victorian papier mache chair, ebonised finish and inlaid with traditional mother-of-pearl and gilt decoration, upholstered green velvet seat, in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge.

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A pair of Victorian mother of pearl inlaid and japanned papier…
Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Papier Mache Chairs

A pair of Victorian mother of pearl inlaid and japanned papier mache chairs, circa 1850 (2). A pair of Victorian mother of pearl inlaid and japanned papier mache chairs, circa 1850 in the manner of Jennings and Bettridge of Birmingham, having a back scroll

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An antique paper mache chair with mother-of-pearl inlay
Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Antique Paper Mache Chair

An antique paper mache chair with mother-of-pearl inlay

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