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Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair
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Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair

19th century
Sold 18 August 2025 · Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair

This Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair / Nursing Chair / Tub Chair dates from ca. 1890. It has an upholstered curved buttoned back and padded seat with matching braid trim. This fine antique chair stands on splayed back legs and has turned reeded front legs with brass cup castors. The Mahogany has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 79 cm / 31 inches

Width: 51 cm / 20 inches

Depth: 63 cm / 25 inches

Seat Height: 41 cm / 16 inches

Ref No: 08817

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Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Buttoned Nursing Chair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1080465
Dealers Internal Reference
08817
Description
Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair

This Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair / Nursing Chair / Tub Chair dates from ca. 1890. It has an upholstered curved buttoned back and padded seat with matching braid trim.

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This fine antique chair stands on splayed back legs and has turned reeded front legs with brass cup castors.
Driscolls Antiques Ltd

The Mahogany has aged to a warm shade with a striking grain, good patina, is in good condition and has been beautifully cleaned using a traditional form of wax finishing.

fig 1. An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors.
fig 1. Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair

Approximate Dimensions are:

Height: 79 cm / 31 inches

Width: 51 cm / 20 inches

Depth: 63 cm / 25 inches

Seat Height: 41 cm / 16 inches

Ref No: 08817

Please click on antique furniture image for larger photo.

fig 2. An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors.
fig 2. Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair

Standard One-Man Delivery £60 + VAT within mainland England, Scotland and Wales

Two man assembled delivery – Quote upon Request

Our antiques come with a 28-day money back guarantee, see terms & conditions.

fig 3. An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors.
fig 3. Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair

Overseas Insured Door to Door Shipments – Quote upon Request

Driscolls Antiques Ltd (Antiques World) has a huge Antique Furniture warehouse in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

Our opening Times -

Monday - Friday - 10am – 5pm

Closed Bank Holidays

We also display lots more antiques on our website antiquesworld.co.uk

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Driscolls Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Buttoned Nursing Chair to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1080465
Dealers Internal Ref
08817
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Driscolls Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2004

High quality british antique furniture

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Archive I An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair

Archive II An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors. View VI
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Telephone 01200 425 443
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Unit 6
Deanfield Drive
Link 59 Business Park
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1QJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/driscollsantiques
Verified Since Jan 2004
Items For Sale 116
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Driscolls Antiques Ltd
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An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors.
Small Upholstered Victorian Antique Chair
Ref: SA1080465
An antique Victorian low armchair featuring floral patterned upholstered fabric, deep button tufting on the backrest, and dark wooden turned legs with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric, Brass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsButton tufting, Turned legs, Castors, Floral upholstery
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Victorian nursing chairs typically feature low seats designed during the 19th century to allow women to comfortably tend to infants or sit while nursing, often featuring fully upholstered frames to prevent draughts.

These chairs are generally constructed with a hardwood frame such as mahogany, walnut, or birch, featuring traditional hand-tied coil spring upholstery, horsehair stuffing, and deep button tufting.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, traditional hand-carved wooden elements, castors made of brass or porcelain, and wear patterns consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

Such pieces function effectively as accent seating in bedrooms or living areas, contrasting against neutral walls or modern minimalist furniture to add historic character and texture.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and applying appropriate nourishment to wooden frames.
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