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Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840
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Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840

19th century
Description

This is an antique spoon back elbow chair. An English, walnut ladies parlour armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Exceptional chair, with gracious form and beautifully upholstered

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Appealing light walnut stocks present light caramel hues

The whole showcasing the continuation of Regency taste in the early Victorian period

Broad spoon back adorned with relief carved flowerheads to the crest rail

Cushioned back rest above the traditionally stuffed cushion, set at a height of 41cm (16.25'')

Benefits from a professional reupholstering with a Liberty-esque pattern

Blush pink and taupe hues accentuate the eye-catching Art Deco fan pattern

Seat framed by striking arms with scroll and lobed detail upon serpentine supports

Upholstery trimmed with champagne coloured brocade trim, following the frame edge

Standing upon distinctive cabriole front legs, with splayed legs to rear

Riding smoothly upon a quartet of articulated brass castors

This is a superb antique spoon back elbow chair, ideal for a ladies parlour or morning room. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Max Depth: 74cm (29.25'')

Max Height: 96cm (37.75'')

Seat Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Seat Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Seat Height: 41cm (16.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118147
Dealers Internal Reference
25050
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Description
This is an antique spoon back elbow chair. An English, walnut ladies parlour armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Exceptional chair, with gracious form and beautifully upholstered

fig 1. An early Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring carved cresting, curved scroll arms, pattern-upholstered seat and back, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Appealing light walnut stocks present light caramel hues

The whole showcasing the continuation of Regency taste in the early Victorian period

fig 2. An early Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring carved cresting, curved scroll arms, pattern-upholstered seat and back, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840

Broad spoon back adorned with relief carved flowerheads to the crest rail

Cushioned back rest above the traditionally stuffed cushion, set at a height of 41cm (16.25'')

Benefits from a professional reupholstering with a Liberty-esque pattern

fig 3. An early Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring carved cresting, curved scroll arms, pattern-upholstered seat and back, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840

Blush pink and taupe hues accentuate the eye-catching Art Deco fan pattern

Seat framed by striking arms with scroll and lobed detail upon serpentine supports

Upholstery trimmed with champagne coloured brocade trim, following the frame edge

fig 4. An early Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring carved cresting, curved scroll arms, pattern-upholstered seat and back, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
fig 4. Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840

Standing upon distinctive cabriole front legs, with splayed legs to rear

Riding smoothly upon a quartet of articulated brass castors

This is a superb antique spoon back elbow chair, ideal for a ladies parlour or morning room. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 67.5cm (26.5'')

Max Depth: 74cm (29.25'')

Max Height: 96cm (37.75'')

Seat Width: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Seat Depth: 49.5cm (19.5'')

Seat Height: 41cm (16.25'')

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118147
Dealers Internal Ref
25050
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An early Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring carved cresting, curved scroll arms, pattern-upholstered seat and back, and cabriole legs on brass castors.

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An early Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring carved cresting, curved scroll arms, pattern-upholstered seat and back, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
Antique Spoon Back Elbow Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, 1840
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An early Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring carved cresting, curved scroll arms, pattern-upholstered seat and back, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
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A spoon back chair is a style of seating introduced during the early Victorian period, characterised by a curved backrest contoured to resemble the bowl of a spoon. These chairs often features carved solid timber frames, upholstered backs and seats, and cabriole front legs.

Early Victorian armchairs were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. Internal framing relied on mortise and tenon joinery, with traditional upholstery employing horsehair stuffing, steel coil springs, natural jute webbing, and brass castors.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit hand-carved details along the crest rail and knees, crisp walnut grain with natural patination, and original brass or ceramic castors. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-cut timber joinery and signs of historical upholstery work.

A Victorian walnut armchair serves as a focal point when placed alongside clean-lined modern furniture or inside a reading nook. Reupholstering in a contemporary geometric or textured fabric creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Apply a high-quality beeswax paste to the exposed timber once or twice a year to nourish the wood and maintain the patina. Keep the chair away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent the timber from warping or splitting, and vacuum the upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment.
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