Carved Mahogany Open Armchairs 19th Century

Name: Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Open Armchairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1086037
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Wood
ColourWarm Brown, Cream
MotifsCarved arm supports, turned front legs, striped upholstery, gimp trim
SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This pair of late nineteenth-century Victorian open armchairs is constructed from solid mahogany with a warm brown timber finish. Each armchair features upholstered backrests and padded seats covered in cream-coloured striped fabric, finished with white gimp braid trim along the edges. The framework displays carved scroll and palmette motifs on the wooden arm supports, alongside slender turned front legs and curved back uprights. The rich grain of the polished wood contrasts with the light vertical stripes of the upholstery. Measuring 91 cm high, 58 cm wide and 66 cm deep, these comfortable seating options suit traditional living rooms, libraries or studies in an English country house interior. They work well placed together flanking a fireplace, or positioned individually as occasional chairs in a bedroom or hallway.

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Late 19th-century open armchairs, often described as elbow chairs or fauteuils, feature an exposed wooden framework with open spaces beneath the armrests. Influenced by Victorian revival movements, these pieces typically incorporate hand-carved timber detailing and upholstered seat and back panels.

Cabinetmakers during this period predominantly used solid mahogany or walnut for structural strength and rich grain patterns. Interior upholstery construction relied on steel coil springs, natural horsehair or coconut fibre stuffing, and jute webbing secured to the timber frame.

Authentic pieces display traditional joinery techniques, such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, along with subtle signs of age including surface patination and uneven wood shrinkage. Carved elements should show precise tool marks rather than modern machine-milled uniformity.

A pair of open armchairs can be positioned opposite a contemporary sofa or beside a fireplace to establish formal symmetry. Pairing historic timber frames with neutral or subtly patterned upholstery helps integrate period seating into modern interior schemes.

Dust the timber framework regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Position the chairs away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement, cracking, and fabric discolouration.

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Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Open Armchairs

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