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19th C Rosewood Armchair
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19th C Rosewood Armchair

19th century
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A beautiful quality 19th century armchair raised on rosewood legs with the original gilt lacquered brass castors. Having a button back, arms and a sprung seat. A super strong chair and now ready for re-upholstery. English, Circa 1840.

Dimensions: Height: 70 cm - 27 1/2 Inches, Width: 71.25 cm - 28 Inches, Depth: 73.75 cm - 29 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
71.2cm (28.03")
Depth
73.8cm (29.06")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tub Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1102609
Description
A beautiful quality 19th century armchair raised on rosewood legs with the original gilt lacquered brass castors. Having a button back, arms and a sprung seat. A super strong chair and now ready for re-upholstery. English, Circa 1840.

Dimensions: Height: 70 cm - 27 1/2 Inches, Width: 71.25 cm - 28 Inches, Depth: 73.75 cm - 29 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
71.2cm (28.03")
Depth
73.8cm (29.06")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tub Armchair to the 19th Century.

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A 19th-century Victorian tub armchair upholstered in light blue damask fabric with deep buttoning, set on turned rosewood front legs with brass castors.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian tub armchair upholstered in light blue damask fabric with deep buttoning, set on turned rosewood front legs with brass castors.

19th C Rosewood Armchair

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian tub armchair upholstered in light blue damask fabric with deep buttoning, set on turned rosewood front legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian tub armchair upholstered in light blue damask fabric with deep buttoning, set on turned rosewood front legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian tub armchair upholstered in light blue damask fabric with deep buttoning, set on turned rosewood front legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Victorian tub armchair upholstered in light blue damask fabric with deep buttoning, set on turned rosewood front legs with brass castors. View V
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William James Antiques
Telephone 01603 736947
Location
Coltishall
Norfolk
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A 19th-century Victorian tub armchair upholstered in light blue damask fabric with deep buttoning, set on turned rosewood front legs with brass castors.
19th C Rosewood Armchair
Ref: SA1102609
A 19th-century Victorian tub armchair upholstered in light blue damask fabric with deep buttoning, set on turned rosewood front legs with brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Damask, Brass
  • ColourPale Blue
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Curved tub back
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 71.2 cm (28 in) x D 73.8 cm (29 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian armchair is styled as a curved tub chair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric featuring deep buttoning across the back and arms. The frame is supported on turned rosewood front legs fitted with original gilt lacquered brass castors. The construction includes a sprung seat and rounded armrests with piped edging detail. Measuring 70 cm high, 71.2 cm wide, and 73.8 cm deep, the seating unit provides compact dimensions suited to traditional reception rooms. In a contemporary home, this armchair fits comfortably within a sitting room, study, or bedroom styled with English country house decor. The pale blue colour palette and classical Victorian proportions allow the piece to function as an accent chair beside a fireplace or reading corner. The combination of turned woodwork, castors, and textured damask provides a practical seating option that integrates easily with existing period or transitional furnishings.

FAQs

Keep the armchair away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent the rosewood from drying or cracking. Damask fabric should be cleaned using a soft brush or gentle vacuum attachment, addressing spills immediately with a dry cloth without harsh chemical cleaners.

A Victorian tub armchair can serve as an accent piece in a bedroom corner, dressing room, or living space. Pairing period seating with neutral wall tones or contemporary side tables creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern design.

Authentic pieces feature dense dark rosewood with distinct grain patterns, traditional joinery techniques, and original brass castors stamped with maker marks. The underside of the frame often displays hand-tacked webbing and coil spring construction rather than modern synthetic foam.

19th-century armchairs were constructed with solid hardwood frames, frequently using rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. Upholstery methods utilised natural materials such as horsehair padding, coil springs, jute webbing, and woven damask, velvet, or brocade fabrics.

Victorian tub armchairs feature a continuous, semicircular backrest that wraps seamlessly into the armrests. Designed for comfort, they commonly incorporate deep buttoned upholstery, low seats, and turned timber legs fitted with brass castors.
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