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Victorian Walnut Library Armchair
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Victorian Walnut Library Armchair

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A solid walnut library armchair, circa 1870.

The chair features a high, gently scrolled backrest and generously proportioned seat, both upholstered in traditional hessian, ready for final upholstery in a fabric of your choosing.

The frame boasts elegantly turned walnut spindle supports along the sides of the arms, extending from the padded armrests down to the seat rail, forming a balustrade-style structure. The arm terminals are beautifully carved with tightly scrolled volutes.

Below, the chair stands on bold turned front legs with carved details and brass casters, the rear legs are gently splayed and echo the refined curvature of the overall form.

This armchair would have originally graced a gentleman’s library or study, combining both comfort and stature.

W 72cm (28.25")

D 89cm (35")

H 94cm (37")

Seat H 40cm (15.75")

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Walnut Library Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142550
Dealers Internal Reference
YYE250513A
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Description
A solid walnut library armchair, circa 1870.
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The chair features a high, gently scrolled backrest and generously proportioned seat, both upholstered in traditional hessian, ready for final upholstery in a fabric of your choosing.
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fig 1. Victorian walnut library armchair with carved scroll arms, turned spindle supports, turned front legs on castors, and hessian lining.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Library Armchair

The frame boasts elegantly turned walnut spindle supports along the sides of the arms, extending from the padded armrests down to the seat rail, forming a balustrade-style structure. The arm terminals are beautifully carved with tightly scrolled volutes.

fig 2. Victorian walnut library armchair with carved scroll arms, turned spindle supports, turned front legs on castors, and hessian lining.
fig 2. Victorian Walnut Library Armchair

Below, the chair stands on bold turned front legs with carved details and brass casters, the rear legs are gently splayed and echo the refined curvature of the overall form.

This armchair would have originally graced a gentleman’s library or study, combining both comfort and stature.

W 72cm (28.25")

D 89cm (35")

H 94cm (37")

Seat H 40cm (15.75")

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Victorian Walnut Library Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142550
Dealers Internal Ref
YYE250513A
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Victorian walnut library armchair with carved scroll arms, turned spindle supports, turned front legs on castors, and hessian lining.
Victorian Walnut Library Armchair
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Victorian walnut library armchair with carved scroll arms, turned spindle supports, turned front legs on castors, and hessian lining.
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A Victorian library armchair is a deep-seated accent chair designed during the 19th century to provide comfort during prolonged reading in private studies or library rooms.

These chairs were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, filled with traditional materials like horsehair and supported by coiled steel springs and brass castors.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved timber details, original brass or ceramic castors, hand-cut joinery, and natural age patination across the walnut frame.

Position the armchair alongside a minimalist side table and contemporary floor lamp to create a balanced reading corner that highlights the wood grain and hand-carved detailing.

Dust the wood frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish twice per year to maintain the timber finish and protect against moisture.
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