Name: Matched Pair of Victorian Armchairs (Suiting Reupholstery)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1057909
Price: 245 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 23 October 2024 · Eclectic Antiques

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Description

Two very similar armchairs which reupholstered in the same material would make a very attractive matched pair. The chairs are exactly as shown in the photographs, generally in fair condition & usable as they are but deal as a project for reupholstery.

Red chair measures 102cm tall, 66cm wide & 75cm deep, measurements below are for the green chair.

Physical Dimensions

Height

106cm (41.73")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

72cm (28.35")

Declaration

Eclectic Antiques has dated these Victorian Upholstered Armchairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1057909

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Description

Two very similar armchairs which reupholstered in the same material would make a very attractive matched pair.

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The chairs are exactly as shown in the photographs, generally in fair condition & usable as they are but deal as a project for reupholstery.

Eclectic Antiques

Red chair measures 102cm tall, 66cm wide & 75cm deep, measurements below are for the green chair.

Physical Dimensions

Height

106cm (41.73")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

72cm (28.35")

Date of Manufacture

Eclectic Antiques has dated these Victorian Upholstered Armchairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1057909

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Horsehair stuffing
ColourMulticoloured
MotifsButton tufting, Scrolled arms, Cabriole legs, Balloon backs
SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

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Victorian seating from the 19th century typically features robust wooden frames, often made of mahogany or walnut, complemented by generous padding, deep button tufting, and prominent scrolled or carved details.

Authentic pieces were built using solid hardwood frames such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, joined with traditional methods, and stuffed with natural fibres like horsehair, wool, and cotton before being covered in textiles like velvet, damask, or wool.

Authentication involves inspecting the frame construction for hand-cut joints, examining the underside for aged webbing and traditional stuffing materials, and checking the timber for patination, hand-carving marks, and period-appropriate castors.

These chairs can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing them with neutral walls and minimalist modern furniture, or by reupholstering them in bold, contemporary fabrics to create a striking focal point.

Preservation requires keeping wooden frames away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood cracking, regular gentle vacuuming of the upholstery with a soft brush attachment, and professional cleaning for delicate textiles.