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Trollope & Sons Grafton Style Armchair.
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Trollope & Sons Grafton Style Armchair.

19th century
Sold 17 November 2025 · Kontrast Antiques
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Trollope & Sons Grafton Style Armchair.

Trollope & Sons founded in 1778, were one of the largest prestige furniture makers during the 19th century, and participated at the Great Exhibitions in London & Paris.

In the shape and spec' of a Howard and sons Grafton.

C.1890

Width 77cm x Depth 105cm x Height 83cm, with a seat height of 43cm and a seat depth of 65cm.

The price includes any needed restoration and the upholstery but not fabric.

We have another Trollope & Sons armchair available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
105cm (41.34")
Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Upholstered Armchair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1019204
Dealers Internal Reference
Trollope Grafton
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Trollope & Sons Grafton Style Armchair.
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Trollope & Sons founded in 1778, were one of the largest prestige furniture makers during the 19th century, and participated at the Great Exhibitions in London & Paris.
Kontrast Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian upholstered armchair featuring worn patterned fabric, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
fig 1. Trollope & Sons Grafton Style Armchair.

In the shape and spec' of a Howard and sons Grafton.

C.1890

Width 77cm x Depth 105cm x Height 83cm, with a seat height of 43cm and a seat depth of 65cm.

The price includes any needed restoration and the upholstery but not fabric.

We have another Trollope & Sons armchair available.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
105cm (41.34")
Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Upholstered Armchair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1019204
Dealers Internal Ref
Trollope Grafton
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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Kontrast Antiques
Telephone 07376 595720
Location
Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
Verified Since Oct 2023
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An antique Victorian upholstered armchair featuring worn patterned fabric, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
Trollope & Sons Grafton Style Armchair.
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An antique Victorian upholstered armchair featuring worn patterned fabric, rolled arms, and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHardwood, Upholstery Fabric, Horsehair, Brass Castors
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsRolled arms, Turned legs, Brass castors, Sprung upholstery
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 105 cm (41 in)

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Victorian armchairs are characterised by deep cushioning, sprung seats, and robust frames, often reflecting eclectic revivals of earlier historic periods combined with Victorian comfort.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames made from mahogany, walnut, or beech, traditionally stuffed with horsehair, wool, and wadding over complex coiled spring systems.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery methods, hand-tied coil springs, aged timber characteristics, and maker stamps or paper labels where applicable.

Pairing a heavily upholstered period chair with minimalist modern surroundings or textured natural materials creates a balanced, layered aesthetic that highlights its historic form.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric degradation, and consulting a professional restorer for structural or textile repairs.
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