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Mid 19th Century Ebonised and Leather Library Armchair
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for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Mid 19th Century Ebonised and Leather Library Armchair

19th century
Description

A Good Quality Mid-19th Century French Ebonised and Leather Upholstered Library Armchair.

The attractive, slanting and bowed back with unusual cabriole arm supports above typical turned front legs with fine original castors. The leather upholstery finely buttoned and in excellent condition. A very striking looking chair with a contemporary feel.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
99cm (38.98")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Ebonised Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1015076
Dealers Internal Reference
3084
Description
A Good Quality Mid-19th Century French Ebonised and Leather Upholstered Library Armchair.
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The attractive, slanting and bowed back with unusual cabriole arm supports above typical turned front legs with fine original castors.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The leather upholstery finely buttoned and in excellent condition. A very striking looking chair with a contemporary feel.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
99cm (38.98")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Ebonised Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1015076
Dealers Internal Ref
3084
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors.
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Archive I Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors.

Mid 19th Century Ebonised and Leather Library Armchair

Archive II Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors. View II
Archive III Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors. View III
Archive IV Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors. View IV
Archive V Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors. View V
Archive VI Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors. View VII
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors.
Mid 19th Century Ebonised and Leather Library Armchair
Ref: SA1015076
Mid-19th-century ebonised wood library armchair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll-shaped armrests, and turned front legs with castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsButton tufting, Scroll armrests, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 99 cm (39 in)

This mid-19th century Victorian library armchair uses ebonised wood, leather and brass. The deep black leather upholstery features button tufting across the slanting and bowed back, and the frame includes scroll-shaped armrests, turned front legs and brass castors. Measuring 97 cm high, 72 cm wide and 99 cm deep, the chair fits into a gentleman's library or study as a reading seat. The ebonised finish coats the entire wooden frame, contrasting with the metallic sheen of the castors and the fine grain of the black leather. The cabriole arm supports curve downwards into scrolled terminals above the seat, while the front legs display traditional wood turning. The materials and construction suit daily use in a period or contemporary interior workspace.

FAQs

Mid-19th-century Victorian library armchairs typically feature deep seats, button-tufted leather or velvet upholstery, and padded armrests designed for prolonged reading comfort. Frames often utilise darkened or ebonised hardwoods, turned front legs on brass castors, and architectural scroll details.

These armchairs were constructed using dense hardwoods such as oak or mahogany, stained or painted black to simulate ebony. The upholstery employed natural full-grain leather, hand-tufted over horsehair or coconut fibre padding and secured with brass studs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned front legs, original stamped brass castors, and hand-driven brass studding along the trim. Frame joinery typically shows mortise and tenon construction with age-appropriate wear and patina on both wood finishes and leather surfaces.

Position the armchair alongside modern minimalist side tables or against neutral architectural backdrop walls to create a striking textural contrast. Combining dark leather seating with contemporary brass floor lamps balances historical weight with modern lighting design.

Apply specialized leather balm periodically to preserve moisture and prevent cracking, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight. Dust the ebonised timber frame gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that dissolve historical finishes.
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