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19th Century Victorian Period Carved Mahogany Armchair
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19th Century Victorian Period Carved Mahogany Armchair

19th century
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A stunning, high-quality early Victorian period mid-19th-century carved and moulded mahogany frame upholstered armchair. It features a reclining, open, spoon-shaped back and scroll-end carved arms, set above a serpentine-shaped moulded front rail. The apron is decorated with a carved floral cartouche, all raised on carved, moulded cabriole legs with scroll toes at the front and beautifully splayed legs at the rear, terminating in small brass castors. This bergère armchair is upholstered in high-quality green fabric with beige braiding. The back features a deep-buttoned design, and the seat incorporates a sprung base, which is firm yet extremely comfortable to sit on. The chair seat height is 40cm.

Height 84cm (33.1in)

Width 69cm (27.2in)

Depth 81cm (31.9in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Mahogany Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1082216
Dealers Internal Reference
1079
Description
A stunning, high-quality early Victorian period mid-19th-century carved and moulded mahogany frame upholstered armchair.
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It features a reclining, open, spoon-shaped back and scroll-end carved arms, set above a serpentine-shaped moulded front rail.
Anthony Short Antiques

The apron is decorated with a carved floral cartouche, all raised on carved, moulded cabriole legs with scroll toes at the front and beautifully splayed legs at the rear, terminating in small brass castors. This bergère armchair is upholstered in high-quality green fabric with beige braiding. The back features a deep-buttoned design, and the seat incorporates a sprung base, which is firm yet extremely comfortable to sit on. The chair seat height is 40cm.

Height 84cm (33.1in)

Width 69cm (27.2in)

Depth 81cm (31.9in)

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Mahogany Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1082216
Dealers Internal Ref
1079
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
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19th Century Victorian Period Carved Mahogany Armchair

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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in tufted olive green velvet with carved scroll arms and cabriole legs on brass castors.
19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN PERIOD CARVED MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR
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A 19th-century Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in tufted olive green velvet with carved scroll arms and cabriole legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green, Dark Brown
  • MotifsButton-backed upholstery, Cabriole legs, Carved scroll arms, Brass castors
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 81 cm (32 in)

This 19th-century Victorian armchair has a dark brown mahogany frame and an olive green velvet upholstered seat and back. The open, spoon-shaped back has deep-buttoned tufting and beige braiding, complementing the padded scroll-end carved arms. The serpentine-shaped front rail, carved apron with a floral cartouche, and carved, moulded cabriole legs show detailed craftsmanship. The front legs have scroll toes and brass castors, while the splayed rear legs also end in brass castors. The armchair measures 84 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 81 cm deep, with a seat height of 40 cm. In a home today, this piece provides comfortable seating in a living room, study, or bedroom. The classic Victorian design and rich materials suit traditional or eclectic interiors as a reading chair or an accent seat by a fireplace.

FAQs

Victorian mahogany armchairs originated during the 19th century in Britain, characterised by heavy solid timber framing, intricate hand-carved detailing, and button-backed upholstered seats.

These chairs were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany framing, stuffed with natural horsehair or coir, and upholstered in plush fabrics such as velvet, damask, or leather.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-carved scrollwork, original brass castors with steel fittings, hand-tied coil springs, and traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery beneath the upholstery.

Position the armchair as a focal point in a reading corner, study, or living area alongside contemporary side tables and minimalist lighting to contrast historical structure with modern elements.

Maintain the timber frame by dusting with a soft cloth and applying natural beeswax annually, while gently vacuuming the velvet upholstery using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation.
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