Sold 31 January 2025 · Swag Antiques

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Description

This handsome library chair was made in c1900.

It has been upholstered in thick quality hand-dyed leather.

It has then been studded by hand.

Chair 90cm high x 90cm deep x 76cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Armchair to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

90cm (35.43")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1061353

Dealers Notes

FREE DELIVERY IN ENGLAND/WALES

We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

Paul and Avril

Description

This handsome library chair was made in c1900.

It has been upholstered in thick quality hand-dyed leather.

It has then been studded by hand.

Chair 90cm high x 90cm deep x 76cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Armchair to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

90cm (35.43")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1061353

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West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialLeather, Hardwood, Brass
ColourBrown
MotifsButton tufting, Brass nailhead trim, Rolled arms, Turned legs with castors
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

FAQs

Edwardian furniture, produced during the reign of King Edward VII (19011910), often combined influences from earlier periods with a growing focus on comfort, lighter proportions, and refined tailoring compared to heavy Victorian predecessors.

Authentic period library chairs typically feature a sturdy hardwood frame made from timber such as beech or mahogany, traditionally upholstered with full-grain leather, stuffed with natural fibres like horsehair, and secured with hand-hammered brass tacks.

Authentication involves examining the ageing of the leather for natural patina, inspecting the underside and frame joints for hand-cut screws or traditional joinery, and checking the stuffing materials and tacking for period-appropriate manufacturing techniques.

An antique leather chair works effectively as a statement piece in modern rooms when paired with minimalist surroundings, contrasting textures like raw linen or boucle, and neutral colour palettes to highlight its historical character.

Preservation requires keeping the leather away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying and cracking, and periodically applying specialized leather balms or conditioners to maintain flexibility and lustre.