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1890 Chesterfield

Late Victorian Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa 'to Be Colored on Request', circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian two-seat mahogany Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two-seat
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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Sofas

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Mahogany

Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890
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Antique 1890s English High Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Round English coffee table Chesterfield table, around 1890, bordeaux
Located in Berlin, DE
Round English coffee table Chesterfield table, around 1890 Solid wood, round drawer with four
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Antique 1890s English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Patinated Leather
Located in London, GB
. This double drop arm chesterfield has such versatility, perfect for the smaller room. We will refinish
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Antique 1890s British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Walnut

Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Tan Leather Library Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Deeply Buttoned Chesterfield Tan Leather Library Stool This is a good Sturdy Library Stool it
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Antique 1890s Georgian Stools

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Sofas

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Mohair

English Coffee Table Chesterfield Table Around 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
English coffee table Chesterfield table, circa 1900 Solid wood, rectangular frame. Classic red
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the modern addition of a turn and tilt mechanism. The comfortable desk chair is in its ori...
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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in

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Chesterfield Chippendale Armchair Club Chair Baroque Antique Leather
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield / Chippendale armchair Measures: Height x 105cm, width x 66cm, depth x 78cm
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Antique 1890s Armchairs

Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Set Wing Chair Couch Antique Chair
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield Sessel und Zweier sofa made in England Die form ist classisch Sessel Measures: H x
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Antique 1890s Settees

Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair & Matching Foostool, circa 1890
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1890 Antique Victorian Chesterfield
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

RESTORED VICTORiAN 1890 EXTRA LARGE ARMED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored Victorian 1890-1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the delivery fee
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Edwardian Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian Chesterfield sofa England circa 1890 Deep button back Chesterfield with original red
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Leather

English Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic tufted and brass stud trimmed scroll arm chesterfield sofa
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Antique 19th Century English Sofas

c.1890 Bedel & Co. Leather Chesterfield
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique chocolate colored leather chesterfield settee in spectacular original condition. All
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Antique 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Mission Arts & Crafts Panelled Oak Chesterfield Club Sofa, circa 1890
By Mission Arts & Crafts
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original fully restored late Victorian, circa 1890 Panelled
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Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Mission Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
Fabulous antique Swedish deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa still in the original leather
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Antique 1890s Swedish Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This antique Swedish leather Chesterfield sofa is very stylish & has a great look, plus it's
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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Antique Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 30.32 in W 75.2 in D 37.41 in
Country House Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Country house chesterfield sofa, England, circa 1890. Newly upholstered on original turned
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chesterfield Sofa, English, Victorian, 3-Seat Settee, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
19th century, circa 1890. Attractive button back design with mahogany frame Classic Chesterfield
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Chesterfield Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Victorian Chesterfield settee Button back Set on bun feet Traditionally re-upholstered
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Victorian Chesterfield Settee
Victorian Chesterfield Settee
H 27.17 in W 71.66 in D 33.47 in
Antique Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish leather Chesterfield sofa in great condition and dating from circa 1890-1910 period
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Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Victorian 1890 Stamped Cornelius v Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown Leather
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original Victorian 1890 fully restored
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Original Victorian 1890 Swedish Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Full Sprung Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale is this circa 1890 original Swedish aged brown leather
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th century leather drop arm Chesterfield sofa
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine late Victorian drop arm leather sofa . The sofa is upholstered in the finest English leather and has been hand dyed and finished to give it a unique and wonderful colour and pat...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sofas

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Leather

19th century leather drop arm Chesterfield sofa
19th century leather drop arm Chesterfield sofa
H 33.08 in W 53.15 in D 33.08 in
Victorian Green Velvet Button Back Chesterfield Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Exceptional quality Victorian button-back Chesterfield settee with scrolled arms It has been
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Settees

Materials

Brass

Victorian Three-Seat Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Late Victorian three-seat chesterfield sofa set upon four turned mahogany feet. Recovered in
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Antique 1890s English Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Restored 19th Century Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
a wide range of price points. This particular piece is an original 19thC Chesterfield that we
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Antique 1890s British Sofas

Materials

Leather

Victorian Button Back Chesterfield with Mahogony Legs, Upholstered in Green Silk
Located in London, GB
Victorian button back Chesterfield with mahogony legs, upholstered in green silk Set upon
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Sofas

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Mahogany

Antique Small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield drop-arm (2-position) sofa, A wonderful
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Antique 1890s Victorian Sofas

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Upholstery

Restored Victorian Chesterfield Whiskey Brown Leather Bench Window Seat Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
an 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield sofa, the sofa is listed under my other items, this may be by
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches

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Leather

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE CIRCA 1890 CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER LINEN STORAGE TRUNK
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield tufted storage steamer trunk with military campaign handles
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage

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Leather, Oak

Restored Godfather Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Directors Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1890’s Directors chair, it has a coil sprung base, Chesterfield tufted all over and original four
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Chesterfield Oversized Tufted Armchair in Original Black Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chesterfield oversized tufted armchair in original black leather. Classic Chesterfield curved arms
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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Original Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the nicest true antique (over 100 years old) unrestored leather Chesterfield sofas we have
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Antique 1890s British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

French Old Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa with Nailhead Trim, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tufted leather Chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim from the late 19th century. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Authentic Swedish Chesterfield Model Tan Brown Tufted Cigar Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely fantastic and beautiful authentic club chair from the 19th century made in Sweden. The great vintage / antique patina what gives the chair her absolutely unique patina, t...
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Antique 1890s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs

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Beech, Leather, Grasscloth

Antique Chesterfield Chair in Original Leather and Horsehair Stuffing circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the best real antique (over 100 years old) unrestored leather English Chesterfield chair I
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Antique 1890s British Chesterfield Armchairs

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Leather

Victorian Drop-Arm Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Victorian chesterfield sofa, with drop-arm and leather button back upholstery. Upholtery worn but
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Victorian Drop-Arm Chesterfield Sofa
Victorian Drop-Arm Chesterfield Sofa
H 25.6 in W 75.99 in D 36.62 in
Late 19th Century Black Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa from Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century black leather tufted Chesterfield sofa from Sweden.
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Antique 1890s Swedish Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

English Green Velvet Sofa by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Stamford, CT
An extremely comfortable English tufted chesterfield sofa in green velvet by Howard and Son. The
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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Tan / Brown Nailed Leather Wing Back Club / Cigar Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely unique and stunning authentic wing back ( more in the shape of horns ) club / lounge / cigar chair from the 19th century made in Sweden. The great vintage / antique patina...
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Antique 1890s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs

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Leather, Grasscloth, Beech

Pair Late 19th Century Swedish Tan / Brown Nailed Leather Lounge / Club Chairs
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely unique and stunning pair authentic club / lounge / cigar chairs from the late 19th century made in Sweden. The great vintage / antique patina gives these chairs their abso...
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Antique 1890s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs

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Leather, Cotton, Grasscloth, Beech

'Book Set', 5 Volumes, Lord Chesterfield, Lettters
Located in New York, NY
5 Volumes. Lord Chesterfield. The letters edited with notes by Lord Mahon. Bound in 3/4 Tan
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Antique 1890s American Books

Materials

Leather

Antique Chesterfield Sofa Settee Button-Back Three-Seat Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique chesterfield sofa settee button-back three-seat Victorian, circa 1890 Fabulous 19th
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chesterfield Sofa Settee Button-Back Three-Seat Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique chesterfield sofa settee button-back three-seat Victorian, circa 1890 Fabulous 19th
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Blue Upholstered Button-Back Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
at the same time. Chesterfield sofas share a complex history, alongside the elite, the privileged
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Small Victorian Chesterfield Settee
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Small Victorian Chesterfield Settee A late 19th century Victorian Chesterfield settee. This
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Small Victorian Chesterfield Settee
Small Victorian Chesterfield Settee
H 33.3 in W 63 in D 26 in
Desk Chesterfield Leather Antique Table English Colonial Style
Located in Lage, DE
Writing desk From the period of 1980-1990. Condition: The table is in an age appropriate condition and still has the charm of the "old days". With normal used tracks (see photos...
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Antique 1890s Garden Ornaments

Chesterfield Chippendale Armchair Club Chair Chairs Baroque Antique
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield / Chippendale armchair Measures: Height x 114cm, width x 80cm, depth x 85cm
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Antique 1890s Armchairs

Victorian Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa Attributed to James Shoolbred circa 1890
By James Shoolbred
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
. Chesterfields were a firm favourite of the workshop. Chesterfield sofas share a complex history, alongside
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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1890 Chesterfield For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1890 chesterfield for your home. Each 1890 chesterfield for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a 1890 chesterfield — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1890 chesterfield, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1890 chesterfield that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Cornelius V. Smith and Howard & Sons Ltd produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1890 Chesterfield?

The average selling price for a 1890 chesterfield at 1stDibs is $4,875, while they’re typically $1,293 on the low end and $13,680 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.