Victorian Turned Slipper Chair 19th Century

Name: A 19th Century Turned Slipper Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1014838
Price: 700 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSlipper Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSpindle back, Turned legs, Brass castors, Armless silhouette
SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This 19th-century Victorian slipper chair displays a mahogany-toned beech frame with simulated rosewood finish, resting on four turned legs with brass castors. The armless piece has a spindle back and an original caned seat with a feather cushion upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring white circular motifs. Measuring 107 cm high, 46 cm wide and 52 cm deep, it provides a compact, low-profile seating option suitable for domestic spaces. In a contemporary home, this chair works well placed at the foot of a bed in a master bedroom or as a bedroom accent seat. It also functions effectively in a dressing room or a quiet corner of a study where space is limited and traditional character is desired.

FAQs

Slipper chairs originated in the 18th century as low, armless seating designed for womens dressing rooms to assist with putting on shoes and stockings. By the Victorian era, they became popular additions to bedrooms and morning rooms, featuring low seat heights and decorative turned frames.

19th-century slipper chairs typically featured frames crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. Upholstery traditionally incorporated natural padding materials like horsehair and wool, supported by hand-tied coil springs and webbed foundations, often finished with brass castors.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-turned wood details, hand-carved elements, and aged brass castors with natural patination. Look for signs of period construction under the seat, including hand-tacked webbing, saw marks on timber rails, and aged patina on the unvarnished wood underside.

A slipper chair works well in a bedroom at the foot of the bed or placed in a dressing area. Its compact profile makes it suitable for tight corners, reading nooks, or alongside a side table to add character and texture to contemporary schemes.

Keep the chair away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent the wood frame from drying out or warping. Clean the timber with high-grade beeswax polish and gently vacuum upholstery using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation.

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