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Holland & Sons Slipper Chair
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Holland & Sons Slipper Chair

19th century
Sold 6 March 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Description

A mid 19th century Holland & Sons slipper chair. Raised on walnut legs with the original W Hopkins & Sons brass casters. In good solid order and ready for upholstery.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

39cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Upholstered Slipper Chair to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1090877
Dealers Internal Reference
1268
Description
A mid 19th century Holland & Sons slipper chair. Raised on walnut legs with the original W Hopkins & Sons brass casters. In good solid order and ready for upholstery.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

39cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Upholstered Slipper Chair to the 1850s.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090877
Dealers Internal Ref
1268
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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An antique Victorian slipper chair with exposed wooden legs, brass castors, and partially finished upholstery showing calico fabric and internal stuffing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian slipper chair with exposed wooden legs, brass castors, and partially finished upholstery showing calico fabric and internal stuffing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Holland & Sons Slipper Chair

Archive II An antique Victorian slipper chair with exposed wooden legs, brass castors, and partially finished upholstery showing calico fabric and internal stuffing. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian slipper chair with exposed wooden legs, brass castors, and partially finished upholstery showing calico fabric and internal stuffing. View III
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 764
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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An antique Victorian slipper chair with exposed wooden legs, brass castors, and partially finished upholstery showing calico fabric and internal stuffing.
Holland & Sons Slipper Chair
Ref: SA1090877
An antique Victorian slipper chair with exposed wooden legs, brass castors, and partially finished upholstery showing calico fabric and internal stuffing.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Calico, Horsehair, Brass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsButton tufting, Turned legs, Brass castors, Low profile
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

FAQs

A slipper chair is a low-set, armless upholstered seat traditionally designed for dressing rooms and bedrooms during the Victorian era, allowing women to comfortably put on shoes and garments.

Authentic period pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames such as walnut or mahogany, traditional hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and deep button tufting.

Identification involves examining the frame construction, hand-carved details, traditional joinery methods, makers marks or stamps, and the type of internal webbing and stuffing materials.

This seating piece works well in contemporary bedrooms or dressing areas when paired with modern textiles, acting as an accent piece that balances traditional craftsmanship with current interior schemes.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and moisture fluctuations, gently vacuuming fabric surfaces with a low-suction attachment, and periodically conditioning exposed wood elements.
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