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Tapestry Bedroom Chair Probably by Gillows.
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    Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.
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Tapestry Bedroom Chair Probably by Gillows.

19th century
Description

Tapestry bedroom chair probably by Gillows.

Number stamped to both back legs.

Width 58cm x Depth 65cm x Height 70cm, with a seat height of 33cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Tapestry Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1022576
Dealers Internal Reference
Gillows Tapestry
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Description
Tapestry bedroom chair probably by Gillows.

Number stamped to both back legs.

Width 58cm x Depth 65cm x Height 70cm, with a seat height of 33cm

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Tapestry Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1022576
Dealers Internal Ref
Gillows Tapestry
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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A Victorian low-seated slipper chair with deep-buttoned floral tapestry upholstery, supported by fluted front timber legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A Victorian low-seated slipper chair with deep-buttoned floral tapestry upholstery, supported by fluted front timber legs on brass castors.

Tapestry Bedroom Chair Probably by Gillows.

Archive II A Victorian low-seated slipper chair with deep-buttoned floral tapestry upholstery, supported by fluted front timber legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian low-seated slipper chair with deep-buttoned floral tapestry upholstery, supported by fluted front timber legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Victorian low-seated slipper chair with deep-buttoned floral tapestry upholstery, supported by fluted front timber legs on brass castors.
Archive V A Victorian low-seated slipper chair with deep-buttoned floral tapestry upholstery, supported by fluted front timber legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian low-seated slipper chair with deep-buttoned floral tapestry upholstery, supported by fluted front timber legs on brass castors. View VI
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Kontrast Antiques

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

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
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Kontrast Antiques
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A Victorian low-seated slipper chair with deep-buttoned floral tapestry upholstery, supported by fluted front timber legs on brass castors.
Tapestry bedroom chair probably by Gillows.
Ref: SA1022576
A Victorian low-seated slipper chair with deep-buttoned floral tapestry upholstery, supported by fluted front timber legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectBedroom Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Tapestry, Brass
  • ColourWarm Beige
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Fluted front legs, Brass castors, Scroll back
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian bedroom chair follows an English Country House style, constructed from mahogany, tapestry fabric, and brass. The piece takes the form of a low-seated slipper chair upholstered in a warm beige tapestry featuring a floral pattern woven in tones of red, blue, green, and brown. Both the rounded seat and the scroll back display deep buttoning, while the exposed wooden framework includes fluted front legs fitted with brass castors and numbered stamps on both rear legs. The timber exhibits a warm medium brown finish. Measuring 70 cm high by 58 cm wide and 65 cm deep, this seating option provides a low profile designed for bedroom placement. Today, the chair suits a dressing room or bedroom as an occasional seat near a vanity or dressing table, bringing period character and traditional pattern to an interior space.

FAQs

Dust the woven fabric regularly using a low-suction vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment, keep the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent fiber degradation, and consult a specialist textile conservator for stain removal.

It can be placed in a dressing room corner, beside a fireplace, or positioned in a guest bedroom as a tactile, historical accent piece that adds visual contrast to contemporary clean lines.

Authentic pieces feature heavy solid wood frames, hand-turned or fluted front legs fitted with original brass castors, deep button tufting, and traditional joinery techniques beneath the upholstery.

These chairs were crafted using solid hardwood frames such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, filled with horsehair and coil springs, and finished with brass castors and woven textile or velvet upholstery.

A Victorian slipper chair is a low-seated, armless upholstered chair introduced in the 19th century, designed specifically for use in bedrooms and dressing rooms to assist with putting on footwear.
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