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Description

A mid-nineteenth century deep-buttoned slipper chair by Gillows, C.1860.

With ebonised turned tapering forelegs and splayed chamfered rear legs, raised on original Cope’s brass castors.

Traditionally upholstered in a green Toile cotton fabric, stamped twice to the rear legs ‘GILLOW’ structurally very good.

Seat Height: 38cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

75cm (29.53")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1066333

Description

A mid-nineteenth century deep-buttoned slipper chair by Gillows, C.1860.

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With ebonised turned tapering forelegs and splayed chamfered rear legs, raised on original Cope’s brass castors.

William Carr Antiques

Traditionally upholstered in a green Toile cotton fabric, stamped twice to the rear legs ‘GILLOW’ structurally very good.

Seat Height: 38cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

75cm (29.53")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1066333

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Cotton, Horsehair
ColourGreen and White
MotifsDeep button tufting, Scroll back, Skirted base, Castors
SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Slipper chairs originated in the early 18th century and became particularly popular during the Victorian era. Designed with low seats, they were traditionally used in ladies dressing rooms and bedrooms to allow for comfortable sitting while wearing cumbersome clothing or footwear.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a sturdy hardwood frame, such as mahogany, walnut, or beech, traditionally padded with horsehair, wool, or cotton wadding, and secured with coil springs before being finished with high-end fabric upholstery.

Authentic pieces can be identified by hand-tied coil springs, traditional frame joinery such as mortise and tenon, hand-carved wooden components, and evidence of ageing on the internal webbing and padding materials.

This type of chair works well as an accent piece in a bedroom or dressing area, pairing effectively with neutral walls to let patterned upholstery stand out, or positioned beside a fireplace for a low-profile seating option.

Preservation involves keeping upholstered items out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, regularly using a soft brush attachment on vacuums to remove dust, and consulting professional conservators for cleaning or reupholstering.