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Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chair Jenks & Wood
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Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chair Jenks & Wood

19th century
Description

Very unusual Victorian mahogany and inlaid chair. There is a makers brass label for Jenks & Wood London 1881 - 1891. Unusual construction and continental influence

Dimensions

Height 33.5" 83cm

Width 22" 55cm

Depth 18" 46cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Armchair to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08647710
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-145 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Oval brass maker's label: Jenks and Wood operated together in London from 1886.
Fine marquetry urn and scrollwork on the crest rail: late Victorian Sheraton revival.
Square tapering legs with block feet: typical of late nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Traditional striped jute webbing underneath the seat: original style of upholstery base.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1092530
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9102
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Very unusual Victorian mahogany and inlaid chair. There is a makers brass label for Jenks & Wood London 1881 - 1891. Unusual construction and continental influence

Dimensions

Height 33.5" 83cm

Width 22" 55cm

fig 1. A late Victorian mahogany armchair with floral marquetry inlay on the crest rail, shaped armrests, and light velvet upholstery.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chair Jenks & Wood

Depth 18" 46cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Armchair to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08647710
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-145 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Oval brass maker's label: Jenks and Wood operated together in London from 1886.
Fine marquetry urn and scrollwork on the crest rail: late Victorian Sheraton revival.
Square tapering legs with block feet: typical of late nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Traditional striped jute webbing underneath the seat: original style of upholstery base.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1092530
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9102
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late Victorian mahogany armchair with floral marquetry inlay on the crest rail, shaped armrests, and light velvet upholstery.

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chair Jenks & Wood

Archive II A late Victorian mahogany armchair with floral marquetry inlay on the crest rail, shaped armrests, and light velvet upholstery. View II
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Archive VII A late Victorian mahogany armchair with floral marquetry inlay on the crest rail, shaped armrests, and light velvet upholstery. View VII
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A late Victorian mahogany armchair with floral marquetry inlay on the crest rail, shaped armrests, and light velvet upholstery.
Victorian mahogany inlaid chair Jenks & Wood
Ref: SA1092530
A late Victorian mahogany armchair with floral marquetry inlay on the crest rail, shaped armrests, and light velvet upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Wood Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Curved armrests, Tapered legs, Gimp trim
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This late Victorian armchair originates from the nineteenth century and exhibits continental influence within its construction. The wooden framework comprises dark brown mahogany with decorative floral marquetry inlay across the curved crest rail, complemented by slender tapering legs, curved armrests, and gimp trim bordering the light grey velvet upholstery on the padded backrest and seat. A makers brass label for Jenks & Wood London 1881 to 1891 appears on the piece. Measuring 83 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, this seating option suits placement as a desk chair or an occasional seat in a study, library, or living room. The compact dimensions allow positioning in smaller seating arrangements or beside a traditional writing table while providing an upright supportive posture.

FAQs

Late Victorian furniture often drew inspiration from eighteenth-century Hepplewhite and Sheraton designs, featuring slender timber frames, sweeping armrests, and decorative marquetry or stringing rendered in contrasting woods.

Frames were typically constructed from solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, ornamented with fruitwood or boxwood inlays, and finished with coil springs, horsehair padding, and woven upholstery fabric.

Look for stamped maker marks or metal badges on the underside of the seat rail or back legs, alongside hand-cut marquetry work, solid joinery, and natural patina on the polished wood surfaces.

Place the armchair as a singular accent piece alongside contemporary neutral decor, or position it next to a modern desk or reading nook to highlight the rich timber tones against plain walls.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually. Keep the chair clear of direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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