Sold 25 October 2024 · Hand of Glory

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Description

A Victorian button back occasional chair, with sprung seat and raised on scroll supports with original brass castors.

In good structural condition, I can arrange re-covering with my upholsterer and supply fabric if required - please contact me for further details.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1085010

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000707

Description

A Victorian button back occasional chair, with sprung seat and raised on scroll supports with original brass castors.

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In good structural condition, I can arrange re-covering with my upholsterer and supply fabric if required - please contact me for further details.

Hand of Glory

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1085010

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000707

About the Dealer

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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An antique Victorian occasional chair upholstered in patterned sage green fabric featuring a button-tufted backrest and carved cabriole legs with castors.

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Hand of Glory

Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478

Location

Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory

Verified Since Jul 2012

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Victorian Button Back Occasional Chair

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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
ColourSage Green
MotifsButton tufting, cabriole legs, brass castors, damask upholstery pattern
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Victorian seating is characterised by robust construction, ornate carving, and deep button tufting designed for comfort and formal display during the 19th century.

These pieces typically feature a solid hardwood frame, such as mahogany, walnut, or beech, paired with horsehair stuffing, coil springs, and patterned damask or velvet upholstery.

Authenticity is assessed through hand-cut joinery, traditional webbing, hand-tied springs, period-appropriate textile wear, and the presence of handmade brass castors.

This type of seating serves as an accent piece, pairing well with minimalist contemporary furniture to create a layered aesthetic through contrasting periods.

Preservation requires gentle surface vacuuming with a textile attachment, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight, and consulting a professional restorer for structural repairs.