Red Velvet Wingback Chair 19th Century

Name: 19th Century Wing Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1125890
Price: 1550 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A 19th-century wingback armchair upholstered in red velvet with brass stud detailing on the arm fronts and timber legs on castors.

19th Century Wing Chair

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The wing chair emerged in late 17th-century England, originally designed to retain heat from fireplaces and shield the sitter from draughts in unheated rooms. The signature side wings and high backrest offered functional insulation, evolving over the 18th and 19th centuries into a standard piece of comfortable domestic seating.

19th-century wing chairs were typically constructed with solid timber frames made of oak, beech, or mahogany. Internal upholstery traditionally utilized natural materials such as horsehair, coconut fibre, coiled steel springs, and heavy hessian webbings, finished with woven fabrics, leather, or velvet and secured with brass studs.

Authentic 19th-century wing chairs feature hand-cut mortise and tenon frame joinery, evidence of hand-tacked upholstery, and natural wear patterns on timber legs and stretchers. Original period pieces often retain early brass or iron castors and show age-appropriate oxidisation on metal fittings and underframe timber.

A red velvet wing chair serves as a focal accent piece when set against neutral plaster, olive green, or navy walls. Position the armchair alongside a minimalist side table and contemporary floor lamp to create a balanced reading corner that bridges traditional and modern aesthetic elements.

Preserve antique velvet by regularly vacuuming the pile using a soft brush attachment in the direction of the nap. Keep the item out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fade, and address spillages immediately by blotting with a dry cloth rather than rubbing.

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19th Century Wing Chair