Red Velvet Wingback Chair 19th Century

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

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialVelvet, Wood, Brass
ColourRed
MotifsWinged backrest, brass studding, timber stretchers, brass castors
SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 73 cm (29 in)

This early 19th-century English wing chair originates from the Victorian period and embodies classic English Country House style. The piece consists of a timber frame upholstered in vibrant red velvet fabric, complemented by scroll arms outlined with rows of brass studding and an 'H' stretcher linking the square mahogany legs on brass castors. Measuring 110 cm high, 78 cm wide, and 73 cm deep, it provides comfortable seating with a sprung seat and a high winged backrest. In a contemporary home, this armchair suits a traditional living room, a study, or a library as a reading chair or an accent seat by a fireplace. The rich upholstery and classic woodwork allow it to integrate easily into both formal sitting rooms and relaxed, heritage-inspired interiors. The durable wooden stretchers and sturdy legs ensure stability for everyday use while maintaining a traditional aesthetic.

FAQs

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