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A William IV Rosewood Nursing Chair
Chequers Antiques
for sale €1,141     $1,238
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A William IV Rosewood Nursing Chair

19th century
Description

A fine William IV nursing or slipper chair in rosewood, with a fully padded and buttoned backrest with swept showframe sides with scrolling terminals and anthemion ends, to a generous seat on turned supports with outswept rear supports on brass casters. English circa 1830.

Condition: Excellent, the chair is in very good condition and is solid and robust, and is comfortable to sit on. It has recently been upholstered in a damask style fabric in very pale green-blue and with brocade edges. Overall the chair has a lovely warm colour and patina, with elegant proportions.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Nursing Chair to the Regency era.

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SA1068914
Description
A fine William IV nursing or slipper chair in rosewood, with a fully padded and buttoned backrest with swept showframe sides with scrolling terminals and anthemion ends, to a generous seat on turned supports with outswept rear supports on brass casters. English circa 1830.
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Condition: Excellent, the chair is in very good condition and is solid and robust, and is comfortable to sit on.
Chequers Antiques

It has recently been upholstered in a damask style fabric in very pale green-blue and with brocade edges. Overall the chair has a lovely warm colour and patina, with elegant proportions.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Nursing Chair to the Regency era.

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A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors.

A William IV Rosewood Nursing Chair

Archive II A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors. View VII
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Lombard Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AG
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A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors.
A William IV Rosewood Nursing Chair
Ref: SA1068914
A William IV rosewood nursing chair upholstered in beige damask fabric with button-back detailing and turned front legs on brass castors.
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William IV furniture, dating between 1830 and 1837, bridges the Regency and Victorian eras. Seating from this period is characterised by robust proportions, turned timber legs, rich woods like rosewood and mahogany, and comfortable upholstered elements.

Nineteenth-century nursing chairs were constructed using hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut for the framed structure. The upholstery typically featured horsehair padding, webbing, coiled steel springs, and decorative woven fabrics such as damask or velvet.

Authentic pieces feature turned front legs often terminating in brass castors, hand-carved joinery, and natural age-related wear to the timber frame. The frame usually exhibits dense timber like solid or veneered rosewood with distinct dark grain patterning.

A low nursing chair works well as an accent seat in a bedroom corner, dressing room, or adjacent to a fireplace hearth. Its reduced seat height allows it to fit into smaller nooks without obstructing natural light or sightlines.

Timber frames should be dusted with a soft, dry cloth and treated periodically with a beeswax polish to preserve the finish. Fabric upholstery requires light vacuuming with a brush attachment and spot cleaning using appropriate textile cleaners, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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