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Mid 19th Century Holland & Sons Slipper Chair
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Mid 19th Century Holland & Sons Slipper Chair

19th century
Sold 6 March 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A mid 19th century slipper chair by holland and sons. Raised on walnut legs with the original casters and the makers mark stamped on the back leg.

Structurally in good solid condition and for upholstery.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

35cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Upholstered Slipper Chair to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1103264
Dealers Internal Reference
1334
Description
A mid 19th century slipper chair by holland and sons. Raised on walnut legs with the original casters and the makers mark stamped on the back leg.

Structurally in good solid condition and for upholstery.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

35cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Upholstered Slipper Chair to the 1860s.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1103264
Dealers Internal Ref
1334
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid 19th Century Holland & Sons Slipper Chair

Archive II An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. View II
Archive III An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. View III
Archive IV An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. View IV
Archive V An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. View V
Archive VI An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. View VI
Archive VII An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. View VII
Archive VIII An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. View VIII
Archive IX An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall. View IX
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
Location
Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/desiredeffectltd
Verified Since Jun 2023
Items For Sale 182
Items Sold 764
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall.
Mid 19th Century Holland & Sons Slipper Chair
Ref: SA1103264
An upholstered low-profile Victorian slipper chair with turned wooden front legs and castors, covered in patterned cream fabric against a dark brick wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric, Brass
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsTurned front legs, Brass castors, Curved backrest, Low profile
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Slipper chairs are characterised by their low-to-the-ground profile and absence of arms, which originally allowed Victorian women to sit comfortably while dressing. They gained widespread popularity during the mid-19th century in boudoirs and dressing rooms.

Authentic pieces from this era typically feature sturdy hardwood frames such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, traditionally joined with mortise and tenon construction. Upholstery involved horsehair stuffing, coil springs, and hand-tacked webbing.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the underside construction, timber ageing, hand-turned wooden legs, and the presence of makers stamps or traditional joinery methods that predate modern mass-production techniques.

A low-profile antique chair works effectively as an accent piece in a bedroom or living room, providing functional seating without obstructing sightlines or overwhelming modern spatial layouts.

Preservation requires gentle surface cleaning with specialised textile cleaners for the fabric and periodic application of microcrystalline wax to nourish historical wood frames, while avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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