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A Pair of Victorian Library Chairs
Beechmount Antiques
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A Pair of Victorian Library Chairs

19th century
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An impressive pair of carved oak and leather library armchairs with sloping backs, deep seats and padded open arms. The chairs are upholstered in green leather with deep buttoning to the back, seat and arms. The frames have beautiful crisp carving throughout including foliate quatrefoils and strapwork, all raised on reeded tapered legs terminating in brass caps and ceramic castors.

Size width 61cm depth of seat 68cm height 95cm

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Beechmount Antiques has dated these Victorian Green Leather Armchairs to the Victorian era.

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An impressive pair of carved oak and leather library armchairs with sloping backs, deep seats and padded open arms. The chairs are upholstered in green leather with deep buttoning to the back, seat and arms.
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The frames have beautiful crisp carving throughout including foliate quatrefoils and strapwork, all raised on reeded tapered legs terminating in brass caps and ceramic castors.
Beechmount Antiques

Size width 61cm depth of seat 68cm height 95cm

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Beechmount Antiques has dated these Victorian Green Leather Armchairs to the Victorian era.

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A pair of Victorian mahogany armchairs upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green leather with carved frames and brass castors.
A pair of Victorian Library Chairs
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Victorian library chairs are upholstered armchairs designed during the nineteenth century specifically for reading rooms, libraries, and private studies. They typically feature solid timber frames, deep buttoned leather or textile upholstery, and castors on turned front legs for ease of movement.

These chairs were typically constructed using hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak for the exposed frame. The upholstery traditionally utilised full-grain leather, hand-bound coil springs, natural hair padding, and decorative brass studs.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-carved detailing on the wooden frame, original brass castors, and hand-tacked studding. Examining the underside reveals hand-bound coil springs, hessian webbing, and traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Positioning a pair of leather library chairs alongside minimalist side tables creates a balanced contrast of textures and eras. Placing them near a window, bookshelf, or fireplace establishes a functional reading area while introducing deep timber tones and textured leather.

Leather upholstery requires periodic application of dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking. Keep the chairs away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent fading, and clean timber frames with a soft microfibre cloth.
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