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Large Upholstered Gentleman's Library Chair Deep Buttoned Easy Open Drawing Room Elbow Occasional Library Tub Leather Design Arm Chair Armchair
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Large Upholstered Gentleman's Library Chair Deep Buttoned Easy Open Drawing Room Elbow Occasional Library Tub Leather Design Arm Chair Armchair

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £1495 .NOW £685.

A great quality library chair of generous size with deep buttoned back. Super comfortable. A good quality dense mahogany frame all raised on original brass swivel castors. Great condition with the frame having been fully restored and polished at a cost of £500 ; expected wear to the seat and arms but all adds to the authenticity of the piece. Seat measures 64cm d x 55 cm w x 43cm h

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1079070
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £1495 .NOW £685.

A great quality library chair of generous size with deep buttoned back. Super comfortable. A good quality dense mahogany frame all raised on original brass swivel castors.

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Great condition with the frame having been fully restored and polished at a cost of £500 ; expected wear to the seat and arms but all adds to the authenticity of the piece.
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Seat measures 64cm d x 55 cm w x 43cm h

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079070
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Upholstered Gentleman's Library Chair Deep Buttoned Easy Open Drawing Room Elbow Occasional Library Tub Leather Design Arm Chair Armchair

Archive II A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors. View VII
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A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors.
Large Upholstered Gentleman's library chair Deep Buttoned Easy Open Drawing Room Elbow Occasional Library tub leather design arm chair Armchair
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A Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring burgundy red deep-buttoned leather upholstery, carved scroll armrests with turned spindles, turned front legs, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourBurgundy Red
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Spindle gallery, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

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Victorian library armchairs were designed during the 19th century for comfort and reading, typically featuring deep-buttoned leather upholstery, dark hardwood frames such as mahogany or walnut, low seat heights, and padded armrests.

These chairs were constructed using solid timber frames, horsehair padding, steel coil springs, brass castors, and deep-grained hide leather fastened with brass upholstery studs.

Look for original brass ceramic castors, hand-stitched leather upholstery displaying natural surface patination, turned timber legs showing age-appropriate wear, and hand-carved frame joinery rather than modern machine mouldings.

Position the armchair alongside a simple side table and contemporary brass floor lamp to create a functional reading corner, allowing the rich timber tones and leather texture to act as a focal point.

Apply a specialized leather conditioner periodically to keep the hide flexible, keep the piece away from direct sunlight or radiators to prevent drying, and dust the carved timber frame regularly with a soft dry cloth.
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