Sold 18 May 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Description

A shapely 19th century armchair raised on turned front legs and splayed legs to the rear, all with the original casters.

For restoration and upholstery.

38cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

96cm (37.80")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1136409

Dealers Internal Reference

1135

Description

A shapely 19th century armchair raised on turned front legs and splayed legs to the rear, all with the original casters.

For restoration and upholstery.

38cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

96cm (37.80")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1136409

Dealers Internal Ref

1135

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
MaterialMahogany, hessian, horsehair
ColourWarm brown
MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Scroll back, Exposed hessian
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 96 cm (38 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century country house armchairs typically feature deep, comfortable proportions designed for relaxation, often with scrolling backs and low seats supported on turned wooden legs with castors.

These chairs were traditionally constructed using a hardwood frame, such as mahogany, beech, or walnut, combined with natural stuffing materials like horsehair, wool, and hessian webbing.

Authentic pieces from the 19th century exhibit traditional joinery techniques, hand-turned wooden components, and period-appropriate internal webbing, webbing tacks, and underlying frame construction.

An antique armchair can serve as a focal point in a living room or study, often reupholstered in contemporary fabrics to create a deliberate contrast between old and new design elements.

Preservation involves keeping wooden frames conditioned with appropriate furniture wax, protecting exposed fabric from direct sunlight, and consulting professional conservators for structural or textile restoration.