Sold 10 March 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

This “19th Century Country House Armchair by Cvs” found a buyer.

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Description

A good late 19th century country house club armchair by Cornelius V Smith. Raised on mahogany legs with the original casters.

Requiring upholstery and a new seat. This can be finished with or without a seat cushion.

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

Current seat height 34cm

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Armchair to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Depth

112cm (44.09")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1127652

Dealers Internal Reference

1424

Description

A good late 19th century country house club armchair by Cornelius V Smith. Raised on mahogany legs with the original casters.

Requiring upholstery and a new seat. This can be finished with or without a seat cushion.

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

Current seat height 34cm

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Armchair to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Depth

112cm (44.09")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1127652

Dealers Internal Ref

1424

About the Dealer

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.

Dealer Profile

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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

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBeech, horsehair, hessian, brass
ColourBeige
MotifsTurned wooden legs, Brass castors, Scroll arms, Deep buttoned back
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 112 cm (44 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century country house armchairs were designed primarily for comfort and durability, often featuring generous proportions, deep seats, and robust wooden frames intended to withstand daily use in large country estates.

These chairs typically utilised a sturdy hardwood frame, such as beech, oak, or mahogany, combined with traditional upholstery methods involving natural stuffings like horsehair, wool, and webbed support systems.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction techniques, such as hand-tied coil springs, traditional joinery, hand-forged or early machine-made tacks, and natural aging of the exposed wood and internal scrim.

Displaying the raw frame or internal stuffing highlights the craftsmanship and textures of the piece, making it a compelling focal point in a study, living room, or hallway when paired with minimalist contemporary furnishings.

Preservation involves keeping the wooden framework nourished with appropriate furniture wax, protecting exposed natural fibres from moisture and direct sunlight, and consulting a professional restorer for traditional reupholstery work.