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Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian
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Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an attractive antique folding steamer chair. An English, walnut and bergère campaign lounge seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Elegantly crafted for portable comfort, this low-slung seat is steeped in travel heritage and refined design.

Delightful Victorian steamer chair, showcasing a serpentine form and elegant proportion

Crafted in select walnut with rich caramel tones and fine grain interest

Bergère panel to the back rest presented in taut, clean order — comfortably supportive and visually appealing

Scroll surmount adorns the crest rail, bringing a confident decorative flourish

Distinguished by barley twist front supports, framing the seat with striking period detail

Low and long form for relaxed lounging — a seat height of 32cm (12.5''), and a depth of 41cm (16.25'')

Designed to fold away smoothly, ideal for travel, compact storage or seasonal use

Suitable for use in an orangery, conservatory or terrace, adding campaign-era charm

This antique steamer chair is a fine example of 19th century campaign furniture, and is as practical as it is stylish. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Depth: 69cm (27.25'')

Max Height: 86.5cm (34'')

Seat Width: 40.5cm (16'')

Seat Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Seat Height: 32cm (12.5'')

Folded Width: 42cm (16.5'')

Folded Depth: 20.5cm (8'')

Folded Height: 104cm (41'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Folding Steamer Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1143091
Dealers Internal Reference
25400
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Description
This is an attractive antique folding steamer chair. An English, walnut and bergère campaign lounge seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
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Elegantly crafted for portable comfort, this low-slung seat is steeped in travel heritage and refined design.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels.
fig 1. Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian

Delightful Victorian steamer chair, showcasing a serpentine form and elegant proportion

Crafted in select walnut with rich caramel tones and fine grain interest

Bergère panel to the back rest presented in taut, clean order — comfortably supportive and visually appealing

fig 2. Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels.
fig 2. Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian

Scroll surmount adorns the crest rail, bringing a confident decorative flourish

Distinguished by barley twist front supports, framing the seat with striking period detail

Low and long form for relaxed lounging — a seat height of 32cm (12.5''), and a depth of 41cm (16.25'')

fig 3. Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels.
fig 3. Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian

Designed to fold away smoothly, ideal for travel, compact storage or seasonal use

Suitable for use in an orangery, conservatory or terrace, adding campaign-era charm

This antique steamer chair is a fine example of 19th century campaign furniture, and is as practical as it is stylish. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 4. Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels.
fig 4. Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Depth: 69cm (27.25'')

Max Height: 86.5cm (34'')

Seat Width: 40.5cm (16'')

Seat Depth: 41cm (16.25'')

Seat Height: 32cm (12.5'')

Folded Width: 42cm (16.5'')

Folded Depth: 20.5cm (8'')

Folded Height: 104cm (41'')

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Folding Steamer Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143091
Dealers Internal Ref
25400
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels.
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Archive I Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels.

Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian

Archive II Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels. View II
Archive III Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels. View III
Archive IV Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels. View IV
Archive V Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels. View V
Archive VI Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels. View VI
Archive VII Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels. View VIII
Archive IX Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels. View IX
Archive X Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels. View X
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Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels.
Antique Folding Steamer Chair, English, Bergère, Campaign Lounge Seat, Victorian
Ref: SA1143091
Victorian folding steamer chair in dark wood featuring a carved cresting rail, barley twist uprights, and woven cane seat and back panels.
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Designed for transportability and relaxation aboard ocean liners or during travel, these chairs feature folding timber frames, reclining positions, and breathable woven cane panels.

They are constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, combined with hand-woven cane panels and iron or brass folding fittings.

Authentic period examples demonstrate traditional mortise and tenon joinery, original patination on the timber, functional folding mechanisms, and hand-threaded cane work.

Position the seat in a sunroom, reading nook, or conservatory alongside natural linen textiles and indoor foliage to highlight its sculptural timber frame.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent the cane from drying out, lightly mist the cane work occasionally with water to maintain flexibility, and apply natural beeswax to the timber.
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