Victorian Oak Dining Chairs 19th Century

Name: Set of 8 Victorian Oak Dining Chairs by Lamb of Manchester.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1148683
Price: 580 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Gothic Revival
MaterialOak, Leather, Brass
ColourBrown
MotifsTurned front legs, Brass studding, Carved finials, Padded armrests

This set of eight Victorian dining chairs originates from the workshop of Lamb of Manchester, representing the Victorian Gothic Revival style. Fashioned from oak with brown leather upholstery, the suite includes armchairs and side chairs detailed with brass studding along the edges of the padded seats and backrests. The frames incorporate turned front legs and distinctive carved wooden finials atop the upright posts, alongside upholstered armrests supported on shaped wooden arms. The wood displays a warm mid-brown tone, contrasting with the darker brown hide. These substantial seating pieces suit a formal dining room or a traditional gentleman's library, providing ample seating for a large dining table or executive desk.

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Victorian oak dining chairs typically feature solid hardwood construction, decorative hand-carvings, turned legs, and upholstery such as leather or velvet. Crafted during the reign of Queen Victoria, these chairs often showcase Gothic Revival, Elizabethan, or Renaissance Revival architectural motifs.

High-grade English oak was commonly selected for structural frames due to its density and pronounced grain. Upholstery utilised genuine leather secured with brass studding, resting over horsehair padding and steel coil springs supported by jute webbing.

Authentic pieces frequently bear stamped maker marks, metal plaques, or etched serial numbers on the underside of the seat rails or rear legs. Additionally, precise mortise-and-tenon joinery, genuine hand-carved detailing, and natural aging of the oak and leather confirm period originality.

Pairing dark oak and leather chairs with a contemporary minimalist dining table creates a grounded, textural contrast. Placing them against neutral wall tones or pairing them with understated modern lighting balances the substantial visual weight of the timber.

Apply a specialist leather conditioner periodically to prevent cracking, keeping the chairs away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Clean the oak frames using a soft cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the original finish.

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Set of 8 Victorian Oak Dining Chairs by Lamb of Manchester.

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