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Superior Victorian Easy Library Chair
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Superior Victorian Easy Library Chair

19th century
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A wonderful Victorian rosewood library chair in green plush, on original brass castors, in excellent overall condition.

34" high

33" wide

20" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

DOES NOT INCLUDE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Velvet Library Armchair to the 1860s.

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SA1083786
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Description
A wonderful Victorian rosewood library chair in green plush, on original brass castors, in excellent overall condition.

34" high

33" wide

20" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

DOES NOT INCLUDE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

fig 1. A Victorian library armchair with deep button-tufted olive green velvet upholstery, a carved mahogany frame, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Superior Victorian Easy Library Chair

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Velvet Library Armchair to the 1860s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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A Victorian library armchair with deep button-tufted olive green velvet upholstery, a carved mahogany frame, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
Superior Victorian Easy Library Chair
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A Victorian library armchair with deep button-tufted olive green velvet upholstery, a carved mahogany frame, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsButton back, Cabriole legs, Scroll arm terminals, Brass castors

This Victorian library armchair belongs to the gentleman's library style tradition of the period. The seating frame is constructed from dark reddish-brown mahogany wood and holds deep button-tufted upholstery in a soft olive green velvet fabric. The chair stands on curved cabriole legs terminating in small brass castors, while the exposed wooden front scroll arm terminals display detailed hand-carved acanthus leaf motifs. The high curved backrest features a diamond button-tufted pattern across the plush fabric surface, complemented by padded armrests and a sprung seat cushion for comfort. Measuring 86 cm in height, 84 cm in width, and 51 cm in depth, this compact seating option fits well within a traditional study, a formal living room, or a quiet reading corner. The armchair provides a supportive, enclosed seating experience suitable for everyday use while adding a distinct period aesthetic to an interior space.

FAQs

Vacuum velvet gently with a soft brush attachment to prevent dust build-up, and blot spills immediately with a dry cloth. Polish the timber showframe with natural beeswax, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Place the chair alongside a contemporary reading light or architectural side table to create an eclectic focal point. Modern minimalist decor helps contrast the detailed hand-carving and rich texture of nineteenth-century buttoned velvet.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details on the showframe, period-appropriate joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, and original ceramic or brass castors attached to cabriole or turned front legs.

These chairs were constructed using hardwood frames, primarily mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Internal cushioning relied on coil springs, horsehair, and burlap, with showframes finished in dark varnishes and upholstered in woven fabrics like velvet or leather.

Victorian library armchairs were developed during the nineteenth century specifically for comfort and relaxation in study areas. They typically feature deep buttoned upholstery, padded armrests, a generous seat depth, and decorative showframe timber detailing.
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