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Early 19th Library Chair
Claire Langley Antiques
for sale €1,638     $1,778
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Early 19th Library Chair

19th century
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Early 19th century English library chair, standing on square mahogany chamfered legs, united by an H stretcher. With square brass cup castors. Circa 1800

Height to back: 90cm - 38"

Depth: 58cm - 23"

Width: 61cm -24"

Height to seat: 42cm - 16.5"

Width of seat: 51cm - 20"

Depth of seat: 47cm - 18.5"

We are happy to quote for upholstery on all our seating

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this Antique Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1156209
Dealers Internal Reference
C1260
Description
Early 19th century English library chair, standing on square mahogany chamfered legs, united by an H stretcher. With square brass cup castors. Circa 1800

Height to back: 90cm - 38"

Depth: 58cm - 23"

Width: 61cm -24"

Height to seat: 42cm - 16.5"

Width of seat: 51cm - 20"

Depth of seat: 47cm - 18.5"

We are happy to quote for upholstery on all our seating

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this Antique Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156209
Dealers Internal Ref
C1260
Claire Langley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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An early nineteenth-century library armchair upholstered in off-white calico with dark mahogany legs and brass castors.
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Early 19th Library Chair

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Claire Langley Antiques
Telephone 01780 592599 or 07752 919 172
Location
Hallidays Yard
Radcliffe Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 1ED
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/clairelangley
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An early nineteenth-century library armchair upholstered in off-white calico with dark mahogany legs and brass castors.
Early 19th Library Chair
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An early nineteenth-century library armchair upholstered in off-white calico with dark mahogany legs and brass castors.
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Library chairs produced during the late Georgian and Regency eras were specifically proportioned for extended periods of reading. They typically feature deep seats, high padded backs, raked armrests, and sturdy wooden frames, often fitted with brass castors to allow easy repositioning near fireplaces or bookshelves.

Frames were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The internal padding relied on natural materials including horsehair, coconut fibre, and jute webbing, supported by steel coil springs or webbed foundations.

Authentic period armchairs show evidence of hand-carved joinery, square-section timber stretchers, original brass cup castors, and hand-cut dovetail joints where applicable. Frame timber typically exhibits natural patina and wear, while underneath structural elements reflect hand-sawn construction rather than modern machine cuts.

An early 19th-century library chair works well as an accent piece in a contemporary study, living room, or bedroom corner. Reupholstering the piece in neutral linen, boucle, or rich velvet creates a subtle contrast between traditional furniture silhouettes and modern textile textures.

Exposed timber components should be kept clean using a dry microfibre cloth and periodically treated with a high-quality beeswax paste to preserve the original finish. Upholstered fabrics require gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, avoiding direct exposure to strong sunlight to prevent textile fading.
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