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19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair

19th century
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A fantastic quality C19th carved oak library open arm chair of generous proportions, the shapely back with carved lappets and moulded frame leading onto scrolled arm supports with further lappets below and carved gothic quatrefoils with moulded rails, raised on carved legs with large brass buckets castors. Smartly upholstered in old maroon button leather with brass studs. Circa 1835. In very good condition.

H: 106 cm (41 3/4")

W: 74 cm (29 1/8")

D: 82 cm (32 1/4")

Seat Height 45.00

Seat Width 53.00

Seat Depth 54.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Oak Leather Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1154719
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Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
A fantastic quality C19th carved oak library open arm chair of generous proportions, the shapely back with carved lappets and moulded frame leading onto scrolled arm supports with further lappets below and carved gothic quatrefoils with moulded rails, raised on carved legs with large brass buckets castors. Smartly upholstered in old maroon button leather with brass studs. Circa 1835. In very good condition.

H: 106 cm (41 3/4")

W: 74 cm (29 1/8")

D: 82 cm (32 1/4")

Seat Height 45.00

Seat Width 53.00

Seat Depth 54.00

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
82cm (32.28")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Oak Leather Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154719
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
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Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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A Victorian oak library armchair featuring deep-buttoned brown leather upholstery, brass stud trim, carved scroll arms, and turned legs with brass castors.
19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair
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A Victorian oak library armchair featuring deep-buttoned brown leather upholstery, brass stud trim, carved scroll arms, and turned legs with brass castors.
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A 19th-century English library chair is a heavy armchair designed primarily for study rooms, private libraries, or offices during the Victorian era. These chairs typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as oak or mahogany, upholstered in durable leather with deep buttoning and castors for mobility.

Victorian library chairs are traditionally constructed with solid timber frames, predominantly oak, mahogany, or walnut. They feature full-grain leather upholstery, horsehair or fibre padding, hand-tied coil springs, decorative brass studding, and brass castors on turned legs.

Authentic 19th-century examples display period-correct construction techniques, such as hand-cut joinery, brass castors with historical fittings, and natural patination on both wood and leather. The leather often shows subtle crazing rather than a uniform modern coating, and frame carving exhibits hand-finished detail.

An antique leather armchair can serve as an accent piece in a minimalist living room, study, or bedroom alcove to create visual contrast. Pairing dark timber and rich leather tones with neutral walls, modern lighting, and crisp contemporary textiles highlights the structural silhouette of the chair.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the leather from cracking and the wood from warping. Apply specialised leather balm periodically to preserve flexibility, and clean the oak frame with a soft cloth and a light application of natural beeswax.
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