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Victorian Needlework & Beadwork Upholstered Walnut Nursing Chair
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Victorian Needlework & Beadwork Upholstered Walnut Nursing Chair

19th century
Sold 7 January 2025 · Hand of Glory
This “Victorian Needlework & Beadwork Upholstered Walnut Nursing Chair” found a buyer.

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A mid Victorian needlework and beadwork upholstered walnut nursing chair, circa 1860, the frame deeply carved with scrolling leaves, the upholstered seat raised on caved and shaped supports and with original brass and porcelain castors.

The chair is in good solid condition, the needlework back is in excellent condition however the seat is damaged. I can get this re-covered in vintage velvet fabric if required.

Seat height 36cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Walnut Nursing Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA1100324
Description
A mid Victorian needlework and beadwork upholstered walnut nursing chair, circa 1860, the frame deeply carved with scrolling leaves, the upholstered seat raised on caved and shaped supports and with original brass and porcelain castors.
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The chair is in good solid condition, the needlework back is in excellent condition however the seat is damaged.
Hand of Glory

I can get this re-covered in vintage velvet fabric if required.

Seat height 36cm.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Walnut Nursing Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100324
Hand of Glory
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An antique Victorian walnut nursing chair featuring a low profile, carved wooden frame, and floral needlework and beadwork upholstery with ceramic castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian walnut nursing chair featuring a low profile, carved wooden frame, and floral needlework and beadwork upholstery with ceramic castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Needlework & Beadwork Upholstered Walnut Nursing Chair

Archive II An antique Victorian walnut nursing chair featuring a low profile, carved wooden frame, and floral needlework and beadwork upholstery with ceramic castors. View II
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Archive V An antique Victorian walnut nursing chair featuring a low profile, carved wooden frame, and floral needlework and beadwork upholstery with ceramic castors. View V
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34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian walnut nursing chair featuring a low profile, carved wooden frame, and floral needlework and beadwork upholstery with ceramic castors.
Victorian needlework & beadwork upholstered walnut nursing chair
Ref: SA1100324
An antique Victorian walnut nursing chair featuring a low profile, carved wooden frame, and floral needlework and beadwork upholstery with ceramic castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Wool Needlework, Glass Beads, Cotton
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsCarved walnut frame, Needlework tapestry, Beadwork detailing, Ceramic castors
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

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A nursing chair is a low-seated armchair popular during the Victorian era, originally designed to allow women to nurse infants comfortably while wearing voluminous crinoline skirts.

Frames were typically constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, featuring hand-carved details, sprung seats, and upholstery finished with wool needlework, petit point, or beadwork.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-turned or carved wooden frames, traditional stuffing materials like horsehair, and hand-stitched needlework or beadwork textiles rather than modern synthetic facsimiles.

Due to its low profile and ornate textile back, an antique nursing chair functions well as an occasional seat in a bedroom or living room, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary decor.

Preservation requires keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, gently vacuuming with a soft brush attachment to remove dust, and periodically conditioning the exposed wooden frame with appropriate furniture wax.
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