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Victorian Oak Child’s Folding Chair
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Victorian Oak Child’s Folding Chair

19th century
Sold by Robert Dee
Sold 24 August 2026 · Robert Dee
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Description

A Victorian oak child’s folding chair, with a carved crest to the top of the chair and barley twist supports to the frame of the chair. The chair frame is in very good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Oak Child Folding Chair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
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SA1151433
Description
A Victorian oak child’s folding chair, with a carved crest to the top of the chair and barley twist supports to the frame of the chair. The chair frame is in very good condition.
Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Oak Child Folding Chair to the Victorian era.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1151433
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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A dark oak Victorian childs folding chair with barley twist side supports, carved cresting top, and floral needlepoint fabric on the backrest and seat. SOLD24 AUG 26
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Archive I A dark oak Victorian childs folding chair with barley twist side supports, carved cresting top, and floral needlepoint fabric on the backrest and seat. SOLD24 AUG 26

Victorian Oak Child’s Folding Chair

Archive II A dark oak Victorian childs folding chair with barley twist side supports, carved cresting top, and floral needlepoint fabric on the backrest and seat. View II
Archive III A dark oak Victorian childs folding chair with barley twist side supports, carved cresting top, and floral needlepoint fabric on the backrest and seat. View III
Archive IV A dark oak Victorian childs folding chair with barley twist side supports, carved cresting top, and floral needlepoint fabric on the backrest and seat. View IV
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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
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North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
Verified Since May 2022
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Items Sold 201
Robert Dee
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A dark oak Victorian childs folding chair with barley twist side supports, carved cresting top, and floral needlepoint fabric on the backrest and seat.
Victorian oak Child’s Folding Chair
Ref: SA1151433
A dark oak Victorian childs folding chair with barley twist side supports, carved cresting top, and floral needlepoint fabric on the backrest and seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Tapestry, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist uprights, Carved shell cresting, Floral needlepoint upholstery, Hinged folding frame
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

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A Victorian childs folding chair is a scaled-down seating piece crafted during the 19th century, designed to be portable and space-saving. Often featuring elaborate woodwork such as barley twist uprights and tapestry upholstery, these chairs were popular in Victorian nurseries and family homes.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods like oak or walnut, constructed with pinned mortise-and-tenon joints and wooden cross-hinges to facilitate folding. The upholstery typically featured hand-stitched needlepoint or wool tapestry fabric mounted on a timber frame.

Authentic Victorian examples often exhibit hand-carved detailing, natural age-related patination on the oak, and original wrought or cast iron hardware at pivot points. Hand-stitched needlepoint upholstery and turned barley twist elements are also characteristic of this period.

A Victorian childs folding chair can serve as a decorative accent in a reading nook, bedroom, or entryway corner. Displaying it alongside contemporary textiles or using it to elevate a houseplant creates a balance of historical character and modern design.

Maintain the oak by periodically polishing with a natural beeswax paste, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. To preserve the original needlepoint fabric, vacuum gently with a soft brush attachment and keep the item away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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