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19th Century Country House Armchair
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19th Century Country House Armchair

19th century
Sold 12 May 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A late 19th century deep seated country house armchair. Raised on mahogany legs and casters. The traditional innards arm firm with comfortable sprung arms and back. The sprung seat feel soft in the middle so would require looking at whilst the upholstery is taking place.

Structurally in good order and requiring upholstery.

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

37cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Upholstered Armchair to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
102cm (40.16")
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SA1128467
Description
A late 19th century deep seated country house armchair. Raised on mahogany legs and casters. The traditional innards arm firm with comfortable sprung arms and back.
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The sprung seat feel soft in the middle so would require looking at whilst the upholstery is taking place.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Structurally in good order and requiring upholstery.

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

37cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Upholstered Armchair to the 1880s.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
102cm (40.16")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128467
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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.

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19th Century Country House Armchair

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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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Items Sold 764
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A Victorian upholstered armchair featuring blue floral tapestry fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with castors.
19th century country house armchair
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A Victorian upholstered armchair featuring blue floral tapestry fabric, scroll arms, and turned wooden legs with castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsRolled scroll arms, Turned wooden legs, Brass castors, Floral tapestry upholstery
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 102 cm (40 in)

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Victorian country house armchairs are characterised by deep, sprung seats, low profiles, and rolled arms designed for comfort, often upholstered in heavy woven textiles or patterned chintz.

These frames were typically constructed from sturdy hardwoods such as beech, mahogany, or oak, featuring traditional hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged or brass castors, traditional webbed and sprung interiors filled with natural fibres, and wear patterns consistent with age on the wooden frame and joints.

Pairing a patterned antique armchair with minimalist contemporary furniture creates a balanced focal point, adding texture, historical depth, and warmth to a neutral living space.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a low-suction brush attachment, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consulting a professional textile conservator for deep cleaning.
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