Name: Antique Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Button Back Armchair with Cabriole Legs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1128733
Price: 300 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

Sold 17 August 2025 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

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Description

A Victorian mahogany framed button back armchair upholstered in a mushroom coloured fabric raised on short cabriole legs.

Dimensions

Height - 102.2cm

Width - 72cm

Depth - 85cm

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Mahogany Armchair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102.2cm (40.24")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

85cm (33.46")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1128733

Dealers Notes

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description

A Victorian mahogany framed button back armchair upholstered in a mushroom coloured fabric raised on short cabriole legs.

Dimensions

Height - 102.2cm

Width - 72cm

Depth - 85cm

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Mahogany Armchair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102.2cm (40.24")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

85cm (33.46")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1128733

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Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

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United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Velvet
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsButton tufting, Cabriole legs, Carved wooden frame, Spoon back
SizeH 102.2 cm (40 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

FAQs

Victorian armchairs from the 19th century are characterised by deep button tufting, robust wooden frames often made from mahogany or walnut, and curvilinear silhouettes that reflect industrial manufacturing advancements and changing domestic comforts of the era.

These chairs typically feature solid hardwood frames of mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, joined with mortise and tenon joints, hand-tied coil spring upholstery, and dense horsehair or cotton stuffing beneath the top fabric layer.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved wooden details, traditional joinery methods devoid of modern screws, natural wear patterns on the wood finish, and hand-stitched button tufting where depressions are secured with heavy twine to the interior webbing.

Placing the chair as a focal reading seat in a modern room creates a striking contrast, particularly when paired with minimalist surroundings, neutral walls, or contemporary geometric rugs that highlight the traditional silhouette.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting and fabric fading, alongside gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and professional cleaning for the vintage textiles.