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Pair of Antique Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs
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Pair of Antique Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs

19th century
Sold 25 April 2025 · Founders Antiques
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Description

A handsome pair of 19th century Victorian parlour chairs in walnut. Classic balloon back form with a central carved rosette detail over seats reupholstered in a stylish art deco-style fabric and raised on turned front legs.

A great looking pair of great quality chairs — ideal for use in a bedroom, hallway, or as occasional seating in a living space.

Presented in very good antique condition with only some characterful patina to the frames. Structurally all solid, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1870.

H: 89 W: 48 D: 53 cm

Seat height: 48 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138169
Dealers Internal Reference
3434
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A handsome pair of 19th century Victorian parlour chairs in walnut.
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Classic balloon back form with a central carved rosette detail over seats reupholstered in a stylish art deco-style fabric and raised on turned front legs.
Founders Antiques
fig 1. A pair of Victorian parlour chairs featuring curved wooden backs, carved central rosettes, patterned upholstery, and turned front legs.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs

A great looking pair of great quality chairs — ideal for use in a bedroom, hallway, or as occasional seating in a living space.

Presented in very good antique condition with only some characterful patina to the frames. Structurally all solid, clean and ready to place in the home.

English, circa 1870.

H: 89 W: 48 D: 53 cm

Seat height: 48 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs to the 1870s.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138169
Dealers Internal Ref
3434
Founders Antiques
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Archive I A pair of Victorian parlour chairs featuring curved wooden backs, carved central rosettes, patterned upholstery, and turned front legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Antique Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs

Archive II A pair of Victorian parlour chairs featuring curved wooden backs, carved central rosettes, patterned upholstery, and turned front legs. View II
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Archive X A pair of Victorian parlour chairs featuring curved wooden backs, carved central rosettes, patterned upholstery, and turned front legs. View X
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West Midlands
DY6 7HU
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A pair of Victorian parlour chairs featuring curved wooden backs, carved central rosettes, patterned upholstery, and turned front legs.
Pair of Antique Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs
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A pair of Victorian parlour chairs featuring curved wooden backs, carved central rosettes, patterned upholstery, and turned front legs.
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  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Carved roundels, Open loop backs, Patterned textile seats
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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Victorian parlour chairs emerged during the 19th century, designed specifically for formal reception rooms and drawing rooms to entertain guests, reflecting the changing social customs and industrial manufacturing capabilities of the era.

These pieces typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, constructed with mortise and tenon joinery, hand-turned legs, and traditional coil-sprung or webbed upholstery techniques.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-carved details, timber patination consistent with age, and construction methods characteristic of 19th-century cabinet making rather than modern machine production.

Mixing antique seating with modern minimalist furniture adds historical depth and textural contrast, allowing these compact chairs to function as statement accent pieces in living rooms or bedrooms.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect wood finishes and upholstery, and periodically applying appropriate wax polish to nourish the timber.
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