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C19th Mahogany Library or Desk Chair by Heal's of London
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C19th Mahogany Library or Desk Chair by Heal's of London

19th century
Sold 18 February 2025 · Tinker & Toad
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A charming C19th Mahogany Library or Desk Chair by Heal's of London from the 1880's. Having a conker brown padded leather back on a solid mahogany frame. The deep cut saddle seat and the nicely formed serpentine arms are particularly nice features. The chair stands on four baluster turned legs joined by an attractive crinoline stretcher, the legs terminate with brass caps and ceramic castors. This is the third time we have stocked this model and they are becoming harder to find. This particular chair was illustrated in the 'Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design' which dates the chair at 1884 and attributes it to the Heal's London. The firm was the forerunner of the modern day retailer. Condition wise wear is commensurate with age, the bottom left corner of leather has a small loss as shown in the photos which doesn't overly detract from the chair. Overall a very comfortable armchair that's easy on the eye! Seat height 44cm.

Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Mahogany Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1044559
Description
A charming C19th Mahogany Library or Desk Chair by Heal's of London from the 1880's. Having a conker brown padded leather back on a solid mahogany frame. The deep cut saddle seat and the nicely formed serpentine arms are particularly nice features.
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The chair stands on four baluster turned legs joined by an attractive crinoline stretcher, the legs terminate with brass caps and ceramic castors.
Tinker & Toad

This is the third time we have stocked this model and they are becoming harder to find. This particular chair was illustrated in the 'Pictorial Dictionary of British 19th Century Furniture Design' which dates the chair at 1884 and attributes it to the Heal's London. The firm was the forerunner of the modern day retailer. Condition wise wear is commensurate with age, the bottom left corner of leather has a small loss as shown in the photos which doesn't overly detract from the chair. Overall a very comfortable armchair that's easy on the eye! Seat height 44cm.

Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this Mahogany Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1044559
Tinker & Toad
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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Archive I A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

C19th Mahogany Library or Desk Chair by Heal's of London

Archive II A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat. View IX
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East Sussex
TN31 7EN
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A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat.
C19th Mahogany Library Or Desk Chair By Heal's Of London
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A nineteenth-century mahogany library armchair featuring a shaped wooden back, upholstered leather panel, turned front legs on castors, and a curved wooden seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned front legs, Saddled wooden seat, Brass castors, Upholstered backrest pad
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century library chairs are characterised by robust wooden frames, ergonomic attention to back support, and durable upholstery designed for prolonged periods of study or desk work.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, frequently paired with high-grade hand-tooled leather upholstery and brass castors.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery techniques, natural patination on the wood and leather, maker stamps or labels, and period-correct hardware such as cast-brass castors.

Such a chair serves as an effective focal point when paired with a contemporary minimalist desk to create a striking contrast between old and new design elements.

Preservation involves keeping the wood nourished with appropriate wax polishes and treating the leather periodically with specialised conditioning creams to prevent drying and cracking.
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