What characterises Victorian walnut side chairs from the late nineteenth century?

Side chairs from this era typically feature rich solid walnut frames, decorative carved backrests with intricate splats or turned spindles, and turned or cabriole front legs. Designed without arms, they were crafted for versatility across dining spaces, bedrooms, and hallways.

What materials were traditionally used to construct 1870s side chairs?

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised solid walnut or mahogany for the frame, paired with stuffed or drop-in seats upholstered in woven textiles, damask, or traditional horsehair padding.

How can authentic Victorian side chairs be identified?

Authentic pieces display hand-carved decorative motifs, original timber patination, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and turned front legs paired with gently splayed rear legs.

How do you style Victorian side chairs in contemporary interiors?

Pair these chairs with a streamlined modern dining table to create visual contrast, or place them individually as accent seating beside a writing desk, in a hallway, or within a bedroom nook.

What is the best way to clean and maintain antique walnut seating?

Dust the timber regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually along the wood grain. Fabric seats should be vacuumed gently using a soft brush attachment.

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Antique English Victorian Pair of Walnut Carved Occasional Bedroom / Hall / Desk / Dining Chairs (Circa 1870)

19th century

For Sale by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

Summary:

• Item: Pair of Occasional Walnut Chairs

• Circa: 1890

• Period: Victorian

• Style: Aesthetic

• Provenance: England, United Kingdom

• Wood: Walnut

• Quantity: Pair

• Finely carved pierced backs

• Moulded front rail

• Turned & fluted front legs

• Sabre rear legs

• Newly upholstered

• Stuff-over seats

• Cream & pale gold structured silk upholstery

• Stunning rich colour & patination

• Solid in joint

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• 14-day Free UK returns policy

This is a fine quality antique English Victorian pair of occasional walnut chairs, with an aesthetic influence, displaying elaborately detailed backs, circa 1870, which have been newly upholstered, in excellent condition. With an Aesthetic influence, they are ideal for use as a pair of occasional chairs in the living room, or bedroom, or a pair of desk chairs in the office. The chairs are designed with finely carved solid walnut pierced backs, comprising an arched top rail with three turned spindles below, within a shaped frame, united by wavy horizontal splat. The stuff over seats have been newly upholstered in top quality cream & pale gold structured silk upholstery, with a diamond shaped pattern, interspersed with floral motifs and matching braiding. The underside of the chairs has been webbed and finished with traditional hessian. The seats are in excellent and clean new condition, with no marks or signs of wear and tear. The seats are firm, but comfortable; you do not sink into the seat.

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Victorian pair of occasional walnut chairs, with an aesthetic influence, displaying elaborately detailed backs, circa 1870, which have been newly upholstered, in excellent condition. The chair frames have been cleaned and French polished by hand, therefore the colour and patination are of a high standard, along with the years of care and cleaning they have received. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The stuff over seats have been newly upholstered in top quality cream & pale gold structured silk upholstery, with a diamond shaped pattern, interspersed with floral motifs and matching braiding. The underside of the chairs has been webbed and finished with traditional hessian. The chair frame and joints are in excellent condition with no breaks, solid in joint and ready to be used.

Price:

The price for this item is £795 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

Ref. 106176

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

46.5cm (18.31")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Side Chairs to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1081138

Dealers Internal Reference

106176

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

Summary:

• Item: Pair of Occasional Walnut Chairs

• Circa: 1890

• Period: Victorian

• Style: Aesthetic

• Provenance: England, United Kingdom

• Wood: Walnut

• Quantity: Pair

• Finely carved pierced backs

• Moulded front rail

fig 1. A pair of Victorian walnut side chairs featuring carved backrests with spindles, turned front legs, and cream patterned upholstery. — fig 1. Antique English Victorian Pair of Walnut Carved Occasional Bedroom / Hall / Desk / Dining Chairs (Circa 1870)

• Turned & fluted front legs

• Sabre rear legs

• Newly upholstered

• Stuff-over seats

• Cream & pale gold structured silk upholstery

• Stunning rich colour & patination

• Solid in joint

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

fig 2. A pair of Victorian walnut side chairs featuring carved backrests with spindles, turned front legs, and cream patterned upholstery. — fig 2. Antique English Victorian Pair of Walnut Carved Occasional Bedroom / Hall / Desk / Dining Chairs (Circa 1870)

• 14-day Free UK returns policy

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With an Aesthetic influence, they are ideal for use as a pair of occasional chairs in the living room, or bedroom, or a pair of desk chairs in the office.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

The chairs are designed with finely carved solid walnut pierced backs, comprising an arched top rail with three turned spindles below, within a shaped frame, united by wavy horizontal splat. The stuff over seats have been newly upholstered in top quality cream & pale gold structured silk upholstery, with a diamond shaped pattern, interspersed with floral motifs and matching braiding. The underside of the chairs has been webbed and finished with traditional hessian. The seats are in excellent and clean new condition, with no marks or signs of wear and tear. The seats are firm, but comfortable; you do not sink into the seat.

fig 3. A pair of Victorian walnut side chairs featuring carved backrests with spindles, turned front legs, and cream patterned upholstery. — fig 3. Antique English Victorian Pair of Walnut Carved Occasional Bedroom / Hall / Desk / Dining Chairs (Circa 1870)

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Victorian pair of occasional walnut chairs, with an aesthetic influence, displaying elaborately detailed backs, circa 1870, which have been newly upholstered, in excellent condition. The chair frames have been cleaned and French polished by hand, therefore the colour and patination are of a high standard, along with the years of care and cleaning they have received. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The stuff over seats have been newly upholstered in top quality cream & pale gold structured silk upholstery, with a diamond shaped pattern, interspersed with floral motifs and matching braiding. The underside of the chairs has been webbed and finished with traditional hessian. The chair frame and joints are in excellent condition with no breaks, solid in joint and ready to be used.

fig 4. A pair of Victorian walnut side chairs featuring carved backrests with spindles, turned front legs, and cream patterned upholstery. — fig 4. Antique English Victorian Pair of Walnut Carved Occasional Bedroom / Hall / Desk / Dining Chairs (Circa 1870)

Price:

The price for this item is £795 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

fig 5. A pair of Victorian walnut side chairs featuring carved backrests with spindles, turned front legs, and cream patterned upholstery. — fig 5. Antique English Victorian Pair of Walnut Carved Occasional Bedroom / Hall / Desk / Dining Chairs (Circa 1870)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

fig 6. A pair of Victorian walnut side chairs featuring carved backrests with spindles, turned front legs, and cream patterned upholstery. — fig 6. Antique English Victorian Pair of Walnut Carved Occasional Bedroom / Hall / Desk / Dining Chairs (Circa 1870)

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.

Ref. 106176