Sold 24 March 2026 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

This “19thc. Walnut Wing Armchair” found a buyer.

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Description

5957

19thc. Walnut Wing Armchair

With cabriole legs & “H” rail

Upholstered in red stripe fabric

28”w x 44”h x 30”d

72cm w x 112cm h x 77cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Wing Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

112cm (44.09")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

77cm (30.31")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1018535

Dealers Internal Reference

5957

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

5957

19thc. Walnut Wing Armchair

With cabriole legs & “H” rail

Upholstered in red stripe fabric

28”w x 44”h x 30”d

72cm w x 112cm h x 77cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Wing Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

112cm (44.09")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

77cm (30.31")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1018535

Dealers Internal Ref

5957

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

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A nineteenth-century wing armchair upholstered in a patterned terracotta fabric with dark walnut cabriole legs.

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

Location

31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp

Verified Since Mar 2010

Items For Sale 164

Items Sold 2,030

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Upholstery Fabric
ColourTerracotta
MotifsWinged backrest, Cabriole legs, H-stretcher, Scroll arms
SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 77 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Wing armchairs originated in the late 17th century, designed primarily to protect sitters from drafts in uninsulated rooms by trapping heat from fireplaces within the upper upholstered panels.

Authentic pieces typically feature a hardwood frame such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, traditionally stuffed with natural materials like horsehair, wool, and feathers before being hand-upholstered.

Authentication involves examining the hand-carved joinery, structural wear patterns, traditional webbing, and ageing characteristics of the wood frame and upholstery tacking.

Pairing the historic silhouette with minimalist lighting and modern textiles creates a balanced focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary living spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, regularly vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to protect the wooden frame.