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A 19thc Mahogany Spoonback Armchair
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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A 19thc Mahogany Spoonback Armchair

19th century
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A 19thc Mahogany Framed Spoonback Armchair in deep buttoned upholstery toile on front and linen ticking on back and double piped. Seat Height 35 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Spoonback Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1005879
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We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.

Description
A 19thc Mahogany Framed Spoonback Armchair in deep buttoned upholstery toile on front and linen ticking on back and double piped. Seat Height 35 cm
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Spoonback Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1005879
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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A Victorian mahogany armchair featuring a spoon-shaped back with deep buttoned rose pink upholstery and carved cabriole legs.
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany armchair featuring a spoon-shaped back with deep buttoned rose pink upholstery and carved cabriole legs.

A 19thc Mahogany Spoonback Armchair

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Blowhorn Street
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Wiltshire
SN8 1DD
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Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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A Victorian mahogany armchair featuring a spoon-shaped back with deep buttoned rose pink upholstery and carved cabriole legs.
A 19thc Mahogany Spoonback Armchair
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A Victorian mahogany armchair featuring a spoon-shaped back with deep buttoned rose pink upholstery and carved cabriole legs.
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A spoonback armchair is a style of seating developed in the 19th century, featuring a curved, oval backrest reminiscent of the bowl of a spoon. Designed to follow the natural contour of the human spine, these chairs were prominent throughout the Victorian period.

These armchairs were constructed using solid mahogany frames, known for their dense grain and warm reddish-brown colour. Internal construction typically utilised horsehair and coil springs tied with jute webbing, finished with buttoned upholstery fabrics such as velvet, damask, or printed cotton.

Authentic mid-to-late 19th-century examples display hand-carved details along the timber border, cabriole or turned front legs, and deep buttoning in the upholstery. The presence of original ceramic or brass castors and hand-planed frame joinery also indicates period construction.

A spoonback armchair functions as a focal statement piece in living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks. Pairing its curved mahogany frame with neutral contemporary walls or contrasting textures creates a balanced blend of period character and modern design.

Timber elements should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, with occasional applications of natural beeswax to nourish the wood. Upholstery should be vacuumed gently using a soft brush attachment and spot-cleaned using specialist dry fabric techniques.
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