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Superb Victorian Walnut Open Armchair
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €790     $857
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Superb Victorian Walnut Open Armchair

19th century
Description

A superb quality and very attractive Victorian walnut spoon back open armchair. The whole having very crisp carved decoration, deep buttoned back, sprung seat and raised on unusual cabriole legs. Condition- very good, the upholstery is old but serviceable. Dimensions:- Height…41’’/ 104cm. Width…27’’/ 68.5cm. Depth…33’’/ 83.5cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
83.5cm (32.87")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052010
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24526
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A superb quality and very attractive Victorian walnut spoon back open armchair.
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The whole having very crisp carved decoration, deep buttoned back, sprung seat and raised on unusual cabriole legs.
John Howkins Antiques

Condition- very good, the upholstery is old but serviceable. Dimensions:- Height…41’’/ 104cm. Width…27’’/ 68.5cm. Depth…33’’/ 83.5cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
83.5cm (32.87")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Open Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052010
Dealers Internal Ref
24526
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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A Victorian open armchair crafted from carved dark walnut with button-backed rose pink velvet upholstery and brass castors.
Superb Victorian Walnut Open Armchair
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A Victorian open armchair is an upholstered seating piece dating from the mid-to-late 19th century featuring open, padded arms rather than fully enclosed upholstered sides. These armchairs frequently integrated Rococo Revival curves, carved cresting rails, and deep button-tufted backrests.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood for the exposed frame. Internal construction relied on solid timber framing, coiled steel springs, horsehair or wool stuffing, and luxurious upholstery fabrics including velvet, damask, or leather, finished with brass castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved framework details, traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, original brass or ceramic castors, and natural age-related patination on the wood. The presence of hand-tied coil springs and horsehair padding beneath the upholstery also indicates period construction.

A Victorian open armchair functions as a distinct accent piece when placed in a contemporary living room, bedroom corner, or study. Pairing the ornate carved timber and rich upholstery fabric with understated, modern side tables creates an intentional, curated contrast.

Dust the carved walnut timber regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood finish. Vacuum fabric upholstery gently using a brush attachment and position the chair away from direct sunlight and strong heat sources to prevent fading or timber shrinkage.
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