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Victorian Mahogany Button Back Open Armchair
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Victorian Mahogany Button Back Open Armchair

19th century
Sold 9 March 2025 · Hobson May Collection
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Description

This armchair chair just oozes cosy comfort. The mahogany front legs are well turned and the back legs splayed. The chair has been reupholstered in a lovely luxurious tartan wool fabric and the deep buttoned back has just the correct rake for maximum comfort.

A super 19th century chair to place in any room.

c. 1880

Code: S1059

Overall height: 37" 94 cm

Width: 28" 71 cm

Depth of seat: 19.5" 50 cm

Height of seat: 17.5" 44.5 cm

Overall depth: 31.5" 80 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Mahogany Armchair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
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SA1097687
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S1059
Description
This armchair chair just oozes cosy comfort. The mahogany front legs are well turned and the back legs splayed.
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The chair has been reupholstered in a lovely luxurious tartan wool fabric and the deep buttoned back has just the correct rake for maximum comfort.
Hobson May Collection
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in red and green tartan fabric with button tufting, scroll arms, and turned legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Button Back Open Armchair

A super 19th century chair to place in any room.

c. 1880

Code: S1059

Overall height: 37" 94 cm

Width: 28" 71 cm

Depth of seat: 19.5" 50 cm

Height of seat: 17.5" 44.5 cm

Overall depth: 31.5" 80 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Mahogany Armchair to the Victorian era.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1097687
Dealers Internal Ref
S1059
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in red and green tartan fabric with button tufting, scroll arms, and turned legs on brass castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Mahogany Button Back Open Armchair

Archive II A Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in red and green tartan fabric with button tufting, scroll arms, and turned legs on brass castors. View II
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A Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in red and green tartan fabric with button tufting, scroll arms, and turned legs on brass castors.
Victorian Mahogany Button Back Open Armchair
Ref: SA1097687
A Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in red and green tartan fabric with button tufting, scroll arms, and turned legs on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Wool, Brass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsButton tufting, Turned legs, Brass castors, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

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Victorian armchairs typically feature deep button tufting, robust timber frames made from mahogany or walnut, and ornate turned legs often fitted with castors. The design prioritized comfort and formal elegance, reflecting the industrial prosperity and craftsmanship of the 19th century.

These chairs were primarily built using solid hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or rosewood for the exposed frames and legs. The internal construction utilized traditional webbing, coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and durable textiles such as wool, damask, or velvet for the upholstery.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-turned wooden components, and signs of age such as oxidation on brass castors and hand-tied coil springs. Examining the underside reveals hand-stretched webbing and traditional stuffing materials rather than modern foam staples.

Pairing a patterned antique armchair with minimalist contemporary furniture creates a balanced, eclectic aesthetic. It serves as an effective focal point in a living room or study, grounding sleek modern decor with historical texture and warmth.

Protect the fabric from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and vacuum it regularly using a low-suction brush attachment. Nourish the exposed wooden frame periodically with appropriate beeswax or furniture polish to maintain the finish without damaging the patina.
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