A pair of English gilt and black japanned satinwood armchairs, circa 1920-30, attributed to S. Hille & Co

A pair of English gilt and black japanned satinwood armchairs, circa 1920-30, attributed to S. Hille & Co

the top rail with stylised pagoda above pierced fretwork splats and armrest, decorated with reserves depicting chinoiserie scenes and figures, the drop-in padded seats covered in black and gold silk fabric by The Gainsborough Silk Weaving Co. Ltd., on chamfered square tapering legs with an H-stretcher