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A Fine Victorian Walnut Show Frame Armchair (In Need of Re-upholstery)
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A Fine Victorian Walnut Show Frame Armchair (In Need of Re-upholstery)

19th century
Sold by Culvertons
Sold 23 January 2025 · Culvertons
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If you are looking for a sumptuous fireside chair to re-upholster this winter then this high Victorian example may suit your needs. As you can see, the frame of this walnut spoon-back chair is beautifully carved. The Victorians knew a thing or two about ergonomics, so it's also very comfortable. Apart from its top cover, the current upholstery is still very firm and well-defined. To help minimise costs and time, I think you will be able to keep a large percentage of the current traditional horsehair upholstery in place. The frame itself is structurally sound, however, in the swirl of carvings that decorate one of the arms there is a very minor and historically repaired split to the walnut. It is the width of your thumb, hardly noticeable, and during restoration can be lost to the eye completely. A super period chair that needs some tender loving care to bring it back to its full glory. Measurements of seat - 49 cm side x 52 cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

Culvertons has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1093440
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Description
If you are looking for a sumptuous fireside chair to re-upholster this winter then this high Victorian example may suit your needs. As you can see, the frame of this walnut spoon-back chair is beautifully carved. The Victorians knew a thing or two about ergonomics, so it's also very comfortable. Apart from its top cover, the current upholstery is still very firm and well-defined.
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To help minimise costs and time, I think you will be able to keep a large percentage of the current traditional horsehair upholstery in place.
Culvertons

The frame itself is structurally sound, however, in the swirl of carvings that decorate one of the arms there is a very minor and historically repaired split to the walnut. It is the width of your thumb, hardly noticeable, and during restoration can be lost to the eye completely. A super period chair that needs some tender loving care to bring it back to its full glory. Measurements of seat - 49 cm side x 52 cm deep.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

Culvertons has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1093440
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A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fine Victorian Walnut Show Frame Armchair (In Need of Re-upholstery)

Archive II A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View III
Archive IV A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View IV
Archive V A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View V
Archive VI A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View IX
Archive X A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View X
Archive XI A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric. View XII
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A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric.
A fine Victorian walnut show frame armchair (in need of re-upholstery)
Ref: SA1093440
A Victorian walnut show frame armchair featuring a high, button-tufted backrest, scrolled arms, and carved cabriole legs on castors, upholstered in a worn orange fabric.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Cabriole legs, Carved show frame, Castors
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

FAQs

Victorian armchairs, particularly from the mid-to-late 19th century, are characterised by exuberant carved wooden frames, often in walnut or mahogany, and typically feature deep button tufting, serpentine fronts, and sprung upholstery designed for formal comfort.

These pieces generally utilize solid timber frames such as walnut, oak, or rosewood. Traditional construction involves hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and webbing, encased in durable textiles secured with decorative brass or gimp tacks.

Authenticity is identified through hand-carved joinery, traditional hand-tied springs, period-appropriate timber patination, and often ceramic or brass castors on the front legs. Tool marks and traditional fasteners underneath also indicate age.

Pairing a richly carved wooden frame with a contemporary, textured linen or bold geometric velvet fabric bridges historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, allowing the piece to serve as a statement focal point in a living room or study.

Keep wooden frames nourished with appropriate microcrystalline wax and protect the timber from direct sunlight and dramatic humidity fluctuations. For upholstered sections, regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment prevents dust accumulation.
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