Victorian Mahogany Armchair Frame 19th Century

Name: A Victorian Armchair on Mahogany Rieded Legs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1013404
Price: 1150 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Hessian, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsReeded front legs, Brass castors, Splayed rear legs, Deep-seated frame
SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 87 cm (34 in)

A Victorian armchair stands ready for upholstery restoration, constructed with a deep-seated wooden frame stripped down to its base hessian covering in natural beige and brown tones. The exposed structural elements display dark warm brown mahogany timber on the turned reeded front legs, splayed rear legs, and brass castors. Number stamps appear on both back legs. The piece measures 86 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 87 cm deep. This project armchair suits restoration workshops or traditional English country house interiors where a bespoke fabric choice brings the seating back to full utility as a statement reading chair in a living room, bedroom, or study. Traditional craftsmen or experienced DIY restorers can finish the piece by applying padding, inner lining, and top-grade textile covers to match existing interior design schemes.

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Victorian armchairs are characterised by deep seats, padded armrests, and substantial wooden frames, typically crafted from mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Designs from this era prioritised comfort, featuring coil-sprung seating, turned or reeded front legs, and splayed rear legs, often fitted with metal castors.

The structural frame was typically made from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak. Internal padding incorporated natural materials including horsehair, coconut fibre, and hessian webbing, supported by hand-tied iron coil springs.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved details, turned or reeded legs with original brass castors, and heavy timber frames showing natural age and oxidation on unfinished undersides. Traditional joinery, such as mortise and tenon joints, is standard on period examples.

A Victorian armchair can be re-upholstered in contemporary textured fabrics, such as plain linen or wool boucle, to bridge historic proportions with modern decor schemes. Placing the chair alongside minimalist side tables creates an engaging visual contrast in living rooms or bedrooms.

Timber elements like mahogany legs should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, joint loosening, and fabric fading.

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A Victorian Armchair on Mahogany Rieded Legs