Victorian Walnut Open Armchair 19th Century

Name: Victorian Walnut Framed Open Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1122582
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Victorian walnut open armchair with a carved balloon-shaped back, upholstered in olive green velvet with matching padded armrests.

Victorian walnut framed open armchair

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Velvet
ColourOlive Green, Warm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Carved scrollwork, Padded manchettes, Balloon back
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This Victorian open armchair has a walnut frame with a warm brown finish and a carved balloon-shaped back, accompanied by cabriole front legs, scrolling back legs, and carved scrollwork details. It is upholstered in olive green velvet featuring matching padded armrests and trim. The exposed timber shows natural grain variation and minor surface wear consistent with age, while the curved wooden arms terminate in carved scrolls. Measuring 87 cm high, 67 cm wide, and 64 cm deep, the chair provides seating in a living room, study, or bedroom. The comfortable construction and sound upholstery make it suitable for daily use or reupholstery to match existing interior schemes.

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Originating in the nineteenth century, Victorian open armchairs feature exposed wooden frames, often incorporating Rococo and Louis XV Revival curves, shaped backs, and upholstered arm pads known as manchettes.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, paired with traditional horsehair padding, coiled steel springs, and luxury upholstery fabrics like silk velvet or damask.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature hand-carved timber details, rich grain patterns in dense walnut, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, original brass castors, and natural age patina on exposed frame elements.

Place a Victorian armchair as a standalone statement piece alongside modern minimalist side tables, or pair it with contemporary lighting to create a refined contrast between period craft and modern aesthetics.

Dust walnut frames using a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically, while gently vacuuming velvet upholstery with a soft brush attachment to prevent dust build-up, keeping the timber away from direct sunlight.

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