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A William IV Leather Library Chair
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850
Christine Kavanagh Antiques

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A William IV Leather Library Chair

19th century
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a lovely quality leather upholstered reclining library chair. Fine quality Cuban mahogany frame with reclining mechanism in working order. Burgundy leather upholstery appears to have been redone around 20 years ago and is in very good condition.ENGLISH C1830 max length when fully reclined and foot stool extended 140 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this William IV Leather Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1129931
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A lovely quality leather upholstered reclining library chair. Fine quality Cuban mahogany frame with reclining mechanism in working order.
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Burgundy leather upholstery appears to have been redone around 20 years ago and is in very good condition.
Christine Kavanagh Antiques

ENGLISH C1830 max length when fully reclined and foot stool extended 140 cms.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this William IV Leather Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129931
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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A William IV mahogany library armchair upholstered in button-back burgundy leather with an extending footrest and carved scroll arms.
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Archive I A William IV mahogany library armchair upholstered in button-back burgundy leather with an extending footrest and carved scroll arms.

A William IV leather library chair

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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
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A William IV mahogany library armchair upholstered in button-back burgundy leather with an extending footrest and carved scroll arms.
A William IV leather library chair
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A William IV mahogany library armchair upholstered in button-back burgundy leather with an extending footrest and carved scroll arms.
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Produced between 1830 and 1837, William IV furniture serves as a transitional bridge between classical Regency proportions and heavier Victorian decoration. Pieces from this era typically feature substantial mahogany or rosewood construction, prominent scrollwork, bold turned legs, and deep-buttoned upholstery.

19th-century library chairs were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak. Upholstery favoured hand-dyed horsehair-stuffed leather or heavy wool damasks, supported by brass webbing, steel coil springs, and cast brass castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, heavy turned front legs with original brass castors, and sweeping sabre rear legs. Look for genuine age-related patination on the timber and hand-cut dovetail joints on any integrated drawer or slide mechanisms.

Position the armchair alongside fitted timber bookcasing or a dark painted feature wall to create a dedicated reading nook. Balance its visual weight with textured wool throws, a brass floor lamp, and contemporary art for a curated interior blend.

Clean the leather periodically using a soft, dry cloth to remove dust, and apply a specialist leather conservation balsam annually to maintain flexibility. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying out, cracking, or colour fading.
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