Sold 26 May 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Description

A good early 19th century armchair raised on mahogany legs with the original brass casters.

For restoration and upholstery.

As with all my upholstered seating I do offer upholstery should you wish

74cm wide

90cm deep

85cm high

50cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Early Nineteenth Century Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

74cm (29.13")

Depth

90cm (35.43")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1048146

Description

A good early 19th century armchair raised on mahogany legs with the original brass casters.

For restoration and upholstery.

As with all my upholstered seating I do offer upholstery should you wish

74cm wide

90cm deep

85cm high

50cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Early Nineteenth Century Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

74cm (29.13")

Depth

90cm (35.43")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1048146

About the Dealer

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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An early nineteenth-century button-backed armchair upholstered in olive velvet, raised on turned wooden legs with brass castors.

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Telephone 07926 880796

Location

Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
ColourOlive Green
MotifsButton tufting, Turned legs, Brass castors, Scroll arms
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

FAQs

Early nineteenth-century armchairs typically feature classical proportions, substantial frames, and often incorporate Regency or early Victorian design elements such as scroll arms and turned supports.

These chairs were traditionally built using sturdy hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or beech for the internal frame, traditionally stuffed with materials like horsehair, wool, and wadding before being upholstered in high-end textiles.

Authenticity is determined by examining the frame construction, joinery methods such as hand-cut tenons, hand-forged fixings, hand-stuffed webbing, and the natural ageing characteristics of the timber and upholstery.

An antique armchair can serve as a statement piece in a contemporary room by pairing it with minimalist surrounding furniture to highlight its historical craftsmanship and contrasting textures.

Preservation requires keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and occasionally vacuuming the upholstery with a soft brush attachment.