Sold 16 November 2024 · Vintage Garden UK

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Description

A very good Victorian ladies walnut desk chair, reupholstered in green velvet, in overall very good condition.

33" high

18" wide

16" depth

17" seat height

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Ple19" seat height

29.5" arm heightase contact us for more images, Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse showroom in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

https://www.fernyhoughantiques.co.uk

Declaration

Vintage Garden UK has dated this Victorian Walnut Desk Chair to the 1880s.

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SA1094432

Description

A very good Victorian ladies walnut desk chair, reupholstered in green velvet, in overall very good condition.

33" high

18" wide

16" depth

17" seat height

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut desk chair featuring a curved backrest with carved scrollwork and an upholstered green velvet seat. — fig 1. Victorian Walnut Desk Chair

Ple19" seat height

29.

“

5" arm heightase contact us for more images, Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse showroom in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).

Vintage Garden UK

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

https://www.fernyhoughantiques.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Vintage Garden UK has dated this Victorian Walnut Desk Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1094432

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Applyby Magna
Derbyshire
DE127AP
United Kingdom

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ObjectDesk Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Velvet, Gimp Braid
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBalloon back, Carved crest rail, Cabriole legs, Serpentine seat

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Victorian desk chairs are seating pieces produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901), characterised by diverse revival styles ranging from Gothic to Rococo. They were typically crafted for home offices, studies, or parlours to provide functional seating with decorative woodwork.

These chairs are predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring mortise and tenon joinery. Upholstery often utilised horsehair stuffing, springs, and traditional textiles like velvet, wool, or brocade secured with decorative gimp braid.

Authentication involves examining hand-cut joinery, timber ageing characteristics like oxidation and shrinkage, and traditional upholstery methods beneath the fabric. Look for makers marks, stampings, or hand-carved details that reflect nineteenth-century craftsmanship rather than machine routing.

An antique Victorian chair provides a sophisticated contrast in contemporary settings when used as a standalone desk seat or an accent piece. Pair it with minimalist modern tables or industrial elements to highlight its historic carved woodwork and rich upholstery textures.

Preserve the timber by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking. Apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood finish, and vacuum upholstered surfaces gently using a soft brush attachment.