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William IV Mahogany Reclining Armchair.
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William IV Mahogany Reclining Armchair.

19th century
Description

A well drawn William IV period reclining mahogany armchair. Raised on turned and carved front legs with splayed rear legs and all with the original brass casters.

The chair retains its original horsehair upholstery to the seat and buttoned back. The arms have been adapted more recently and were not sure quite how it would have originally been but it is needed to help the arms slide back.

The frame is structurally in good solid order and does show show signs of wear and some possible sun bleaching to the left front edge which we think adds to its appeal however this can be refinished if preferred.

The reclining mechanism works by simply moving the brass handles located under the arms and it has variable catches to stop the chair reclining past the desired angle you find comfortable. The reclining motion is a little stiff but does work.

42cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this William IV Reclining Armchair to the Regency era.

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SA1144133
Dealers Internal Reference
1273
Description
A well drawn William IV period reclining mahogany armchair.
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Raised on turned and carved front legs with splayed rear legs and all with the original brass casters.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

The chair retains its original horsehair upholstery to the seat and buttoned back. The arms have been adapted more recently and were not sure quite how it would have originally been but it is needed to help the arms slide back.

fig 1. A William IV mahogany reclining armchair frame featuring carved scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and exposed original horsehair upholstery padding.
fig 1. William IV Mahogany Reclining Armchair.

The frame is structurally in good solid order and does show show signs of wear and some possible sun bleaching to the left front edge which we think adds to its appeal however this can be refinished if preferred.

fig 2. A William IV mahogany reclining armchair frame featuring carved scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and exposed original horsehair upholstery padding.
fig 2. William IV Mahogany Reclining Armchair.

The reclining mechanism works by simply moving the brass handles located under the arms and it has variable catches to stop the chair reclining past the desired angle you find comfortable. The reclining motion is a little stiff but does work.

42cm seat height

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this William IV Reclining Armchair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144133
Dealers Internal Ref
1273
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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.

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Archive I A William IV mahogany reclining armchair frame featuring carved scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and exposed original horsehair upholstery padding.

William IV Mahogany Reclining Armchair.

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A William IV mahogany reclining armchair frame featuring carved scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and exposed original horsehair upholstery padding.
William IV mahogany reclining armchair.
Ref: SA1144133
A William IV mahogany reclining armchair frame featuring carved scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and exposed original horsehair upholstery padding.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Horsehair, Hessian
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsScroll arms, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Reclining mechanism
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 87 cm (34 in)

This Regency period William IV armchair is made from warm brown mahogany with a visible grain, and stands on turned front legs with brass castors and splayed rear legs. The open structure displays exposed dark horsehair and hessian upholstery padding across the seat and the buttoned back, complemented by carved scroll-shaped arms with sliding mechanisms operated by brass handles underneath. Signs of age include surface wear and sun bleaching along the left front edge of the timber frame. Practical for placement in a gentleman's library or study, the chair measures 106 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 87 cm deep with a seat height of 42 cm. It offers an adjustable reclining motion with variable catches to hold the seat at different angles, though the mechanism is currently stiff in operation.

William IV furniture, dating from 1830 to 1837, bridges the refinement of the Regency period and the substantial proportions of the early Victorian era. Seating from this period typically features heavy carved scrollwork, bold turned legs, dark hardwoods, and early mechanical comfort innovations such as reclining ratchets.

Frames were predominantly crafted from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany for durability. Internal upholstery utilized natural materials including stitched horsehair padding, jute webbing, iron springs, brass ratchets, and brass cup castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy mahogany frames with hand-carved scroll detailing, turned front legs fitted with period brass castors, and stamped iron or brass mechanical arms. Construction features include hand-dovetailed internal timber joints and evidence of traditional hand-stitched horsehair foundation layers.

Position the armchair in a study, library, or living area alongside contemporary lighting and minimalist architecture to create visual contrast. The sculptural silhouette functions effectively whether re-upholstered in traditional woven fabrics or modern neutral textiles.

Maintain timber surfaces by applying high-grade beeswax periodically and polishing along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, and utilize specialist upholstery conservators for traditional hand-stitched frame restoration.
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