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A 19th Century Turned Slipper Chair
Henry Fowler Antiques
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A 19th Century Turned Slipper Chair

19th century
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A beautiful 19th century turned slipper chair with a beach frame with signs of simulated rose wood on 4 brass castors.

It retains its original caned seat with a feather cushion covered in Elizabeth Eakins, Circle fabric.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Victorian Turned Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1014838
Description
A beautiful 19th century turned slipper chair with a beach frame with signs of simulated rose wood on 4 brass castors.
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It retains its original caned seat with a feather cushion covered in Elizabeth Eakins, Circle fabric.
Henry Fowler Antiques
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Victorian Turned Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1014838
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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A 19th-century Victorian turned mahogany slipper chair with a spindle back and patterned upholstered seat resting on turned legs with brass castors.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian turned mahogany slipper chair with a spindle back and patterned upholstered seat resting on turned legs with brass castors.

A 19th Century Turned Slipper Chair

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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
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Henry Fowler Antiques
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A 19th-century Victorian turned mahogany slipper chair with a spindle back and patterned upholstered seat resting on turned legs with brass castors.
A 19th century turned slipper chair
Ref: SA1014838
A 19th-century Victorian turned mahogany slipper chair with a spindle back and patterned upholstered seat resting on turned legs with brass castors.
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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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