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Victorian Country House Inlaid Walnut Framed Library Chair
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Victorian Country House Inlaid Walnut Framed Library Chair

19th century
Description

Lovely Victorian country house inlaid walnut framed button back Library chair upholstered in original green leather.

Ca 1880

Height: 38" - Seat Height: 15" - Depth: 29" - Width: 30"

Physical Dimensions
Height
69.5cm (27.36")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
73.5cm (28.94")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Walnut Library Chair to the 1880s.

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SA1138670
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19389
Description
Lovely Victorian country house inlaid walnut framed button back Library chair upholstered in original green leather.

Ca 1880

Height: 38" - Seat Height: 15" - Depth: 29" - Width: 30"

Height
69.5cm (27.36")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
73.5cm (28.94")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated this Victorian Walnut Library Chair to the 1880s.

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SA1138670
Dealers Internal Ref
19389
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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A Victorian walnut library chair featuring deep-buttoned olive green leather upholstery, wood marquetry inlay, padded armrests, and brass castors.
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Telephone 01935 829147
Location
The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
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A Victorian walnut library chair featuring deep-buttoned olive green leather upholstery, wood marquetry inlay, padded armrests, and brass castors.
Victorian Country House Inlaid Walnut Framed Library Chair
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A Victorian walnut library chair featuring deep-buttoned olive green leather upholstery, wood marquetry inlay, padded armrests, and brass castors.
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Victorian library chairs were produced during the mid-to-late 19th century, designed specifically for prolonged comfort in private studies and reading rooms. They typically feature heavy hardwood frames made from walnut or mahogany, deep button-tufted leather or fabric upholstery, and padded armrests.

Framing was commonly constructed from durable hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, often enhanced with wood marquetry or carved accents. Upholstery utilised natural hides, horsehair padding, steel coil springs, and hand-tacked brass studding.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut joinery, original brass castors attached to turned legs, and natural age-related patina on both the wood and leather. Construction beneath the seat frame often reveals hand-tied coil springs and hessian webbing.

A Victorian leather armchair serves as a focal point when placed alongside contemporary minimalist furniture, dark wooden bookcases, or modern metallic floor lamps. The rich tones of aged leather and walnut frame introduce historical texture to modern home offices or reading nooks.

Apply specialized leather balm periodically to prevent cracking and preserve the natural hide. Wood frames with marquetry inlay should be dusted with a soft cloth and polished with high-grade beeswax, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture to protect the timber.
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