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Victorian Button Back Armchair
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Victorian Button Back Armchair

19th century
Sold 21 February 2025 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A Victorian button back armchair, the tub back over a serpentine front sprung seat and raised on foliate capped scroll front supports and front-rail. Upholstered in pink velvet type fabric.

In good overall condition, with clean upholstery. The gimp braiding is missing around the sides and back but can easily replaced. Alternatively I can arrange re-covering and supply fabric - please get in touch for details.

83cm high, 63cm wide at the front, the seat 52cm deep and 36cm high. Total depth is 83cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1084872
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000703
Description
A Victorian button back armchair, the tub back over a serpentine front sprung seat and raised on foliate capped scroll front supports and front-rail. Upholstered in pink velvet type fabric.

In good overall condition, with clean upholstery. The gimp braiding is missing around the sides and back but can easily replaced. Alternatively I can arrange re-covering and supply fabric - please get in touch for details.

83cm high, 63cm wide at the front, the seat 52cm deep and 36cm high. Total depth is 83cm.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084872
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000703
Hand of Glory
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 173
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A Victorian button back armchair upholstered in dusty rose velvet with curved cabriole legs and a carved wooden frame.
Victorian Button Back Armchair
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A Victorian button back armchair upholstered in dusty rose velvet with curved cabriole legs and a carved wooden frame.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Horsehair
  • ColourDusty Rose
  • MotifsButton tufting, Cabriole legs, Carved apron, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

Victorian furniture design spans the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901) and is characterised by revival styles, ornate carvings, deep button tufting, and heavily upholstered, comfortable forms designed for parlour and drawing room socialising.

These frames were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, supported by coil springs, horsehair stuffing, hessian webbing, and finished with luxurious textiles like velvet, damask, or brocade.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-tied coil springs, traditional stuffing materials like horsehair or cotton linters under inspection, hand-carved solid wood frames, and minor signs of age such as oxidation on metal tacks and wear to the timber.

Pairing a richly upholstered period armchair with contemporary or minimalist surroundings creates a striking focal point, grounding neutral spaces with textural contrast, historical depth, and traditional craftsmanship.

Protect antique textiles from direct sunlight to prevent fading, vacuum gently using a low-suction brush attachment, and condition exposed wooden components periodically with appropriate furniture wax to nourish the timber.
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