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Victorian Cane Seated Country House Library Chair
TallBoy Interiors
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Victorian Cane Seated Country House Library Chair

19th century
Description

This a lovely quality rare surviving Victorian mahogany and cane library chair. Standing on carved mahogany legs all complete with original brass casters. The cane work is all in tact which is great to see and looks to be original throughout. The chair would benefit from a seat cushion which we can add for an additional cost should you like. The proportions are neat and the details are elegant and not too heavy. Overall condition is very good with no weakness. There is evidence of a historic repair to the front left leg but all solid and sympathetically done.

Height 95cm Width 62cm Depth 75cm Depth of seat 50cm Height of seat 41cm

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Victorian Cane Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1158035
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SKU00002311
Description
This a lovely quality rare surviving Victorian mahogany and cane library chair. Standing on carved mahogany legs all complete with original brass casters. The cane work is all in tact which is great to see and looks to be original throughout. The chair would benefit from a seat cushion which we can add for an additional cost should you like. The proportions are neat and the details are elegant and not too heavy. Overall condition is very good with no weakness. There is evidence of a historic repair to the front left leg but all solid and sympathetically done.

Height 95cm Width 62cm Depth 75cm Depth of seat 50cm Height of seat 41cm

Price includes UK mainland delivery

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Victorian Cane Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158035
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002311
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Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring woven cane backrest and seat, scroll armrests with burgundy padding, reeded front legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring woven cane backrest and seat, scroll armrests with burgundy padding, reeded front legs, and brass castors.

Victorian cane seated country house library chair

Archive II Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring woven cane backrest and seat, scroll armrests with burgundy padding, reeded front legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring woven cane backrest and seat, scroll armrests with burgundy padding, reeded front legs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring woven cane backrest and seat, scroll armrests with burgundy padding, reeded front legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring woven cane backrest and seat, scroll armrests with burgundy padding, reeded front legs, and brass castors. View V
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Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring woven cane backrest and seat, scroll armrests with burgundy padding, reeded front legs, and brass castors.
Victorian cane seated country house library chair
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Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring woven cane backrest and seat, scroll armrests with burgundy padding, reeded front legs, and brass castors.
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Victorian library chairs evolved during the nineteenth century to provide comfortable, ventilated seating for reading rooms and studies. Incorporating lightweight woven cane panels alongside robust timber frames, these chairs offered ergonomic support while reflecting the eras preference for detailed woodwork and classical proportions.

These chairs were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, combined with natural split rattan cane for the seat and backrest. Additional elements often included brass castors, close-nailed leather trim, and fabric or velvet padding on the armrests.

Authentic pieces feature hand-woven cane work threaded through individual perimeter holes, period-correct brass castors, and hand-carved details such as reeded legs or scrolled terminals. Structural joints typically show evidence of traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery with age-appropriate wear to the underside frame.

A Victorian library chair functions effectively as a focal accent piece alongside a modern writing desk or situated near a bookshelf. Pairing the rich wood tones and woven textures with neutral walls and clean-lined architectural elements balances historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Cane seating requires periodic light moistening with water to prevent brittleness, while remaining protected from direct heat sources. Wood surfaces should be dusted with a soft cloth and preserved using a high-grade beeswax polish, avoiding synthetic sprays.
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