Name: Small Victorian Iron Framed Button Back Occasional Chair for Upholstery
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1155874
Price: 175 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Hand of Glory

Sold 7 December 2025 · Hand of Glory

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Description

A small Victorian iron framed button back occasional chair for re-upholstering, upon mahogany ring turned legs with brass and porcelain castos.

The chair is a really nice shape and suitable for a bedroom or as an occasional chair. It still has its original upholstery but I can arrange re-upholstering and supply fabric if required - please get in touch for further details.

70cm high, the seat 57cm wide at the front 47cm deep and 32cm high.

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1155874

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000892

Description

A small Victorian iron framed button back occasional chair for re-upholstering, upon mahogany ring turned legs with brass and porcelain castos.

The chair is a really nice shape and suitable for a bedroom or as an occasional chair.

“

It still has its original upholstery but I can arrange re-upholstering and supply fabric if required - please get in touch for further details.

Hand of Glory

70cm high, the seat 57cm wide at the front 47cm deep and 32cm high.

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1155874

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000892

About the Dealer

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478

Location

Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialWood, Iron, Fabric
ColourOlive Green
MotifsButton tufting, Turned wooden legs, Ceramic castors, Scroll arms
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Victorian button back armchairs typically feature deeply tufted upholstery, curved wooden frames, low profiles, and turned legs often fitted with castors, reflecting the comfort and ornate aesthetic of the 19th century.

These chairs were traditionally built with sturdy hardwood frames such as mahogany, walnut, or beech, often incorporating iron support springs, horsehair stuffing, and heavy woven fabric or velvet upholstery.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-tied coil springs, traditional stuffing materials like animal hair, and hand-turned wooden components showing natural ageing and wear.

Pairing a traditional button back chair with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a striking contrast, allowing the historical piece to serve as an accent while grounding the modern design scheme.

Protect the fabric from direct sunlight to prevent fading, vacuum gently with a low-suction brush attachment, and occasionally condition exposed wooden elements with appropriate beeswax or furniture polish.