Sold 18 March 2026 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

This “19thc Walnut Nursing Chair” found a buyer.

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Description

6118

19thc Walnut Nursing Chair

With turned legs

And brass & china castors

24” w x 30” h x 31” d

621cm x 76cm x 79cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Nursing Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1090353

Dealers Internal Reference

6118

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

6118

19thc Walnut Nursing Chair

With turned legs

And brass & china castors

24” w x 30” h x 31” d

621cm x 76cm x 79cm

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Nursing Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1090353

Dealers Internal Ref

6118

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

Location

31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp

Verified Since Mar 2010

Items For Sale 164

Items Sold 2,030

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWalnut, Upholstery fabric, Wood
ColourLight Grey
MotifsButton tufting, Upholstered backrest, Turned wooden legs, Castor wheels
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 79 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Nursing chairs originated in the Victorian era, specifically designed with a low seat height to allow mothers to comfortably feed or dress infants while wearing voluminous crinoline skirts.

These chairs typically feature a sturdy hardwood frame made from walnut, mahogany, or oak, supported by coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and traditional hand-tied upholstery.

Authenticity is identified through hand-turned wooden legs, original castors, traditional joinery methods such as dowels or mortise and tenon, and aged internal stuffing materials.

An antique nursing chair serves as an accent piece in a modern bedroom or living room, pairing well with contemporary minimalist furnishings to create textural contrast.

Preservation involves keeping the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, regularly vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, and professionally cleaning the upholstery.