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Pair of Antique Walnut & Leather Armchairs
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
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Pair of Antique Walnut & Leather Armchairs

19th century
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A good and substantial pair of Victorian walnut and leather upholstered armchairs. The well carved arched backs having centre cartouches surrounded by scrolling foliage. Below are leather back panels above carved friezes leading to further leather. The shaped and moulded arms joining turned and carved supports continuing down to the conforming legs with brass and porcelain casters. The sprung seats above carved and shaped friezes. Both in ready to use condition with no damage to the hand dyed brown leather. Dimensions:- Max.Height…48.25’’/ 122.5cm. Width…27.5’’/ 70cm. Depth…33’’/ 84cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £80.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Antique Walnut Leather Armchairs to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09116892
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Carved strapwork cartouche crest rails: late Victorian Renaissance Revival design.
Brass cup casters with ceramic wheels: late nineteenth-century manufacture.
Lighter patina on arm rests: long handling wear over generations.
Turned and fluted front legs: typical late Victorian chairmaking.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122.5cm (48.23")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Reference Numbers
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SA1159556
Dealers Internal Reference
24778
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Description
A good and substantial pair of Victorian walnut and leather upholstered armchairs. The well carved arched backs having centre cartouches surrounded by scrolling foliage. Below are leather back panels above carved friezes leading to further leather.
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The shaped and moulded arms joining turned and carved supports continuing down to the conforming legs with brass and porcelain casters.
John Howkins Antiques

The sprung seats above carved and shaped friezes. Both in ready to use condition with no damage to the hand dyed brown leather. Dimensions:- Max.Height…48.25’’/ 122.5cm. Width…27.5’’/ 70cm. Depth…33’’/ 84cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £80.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Antique Walnut Leather Armchairs to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09116892
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Carved strapwork cartouche crest rails: late Victorian Renaissance Revival design.
Brass cup casters with ceramic wheels: late nineteenth-century manufacture.
Lighter patina on arm rests: long handling wear over generations.
Turned and fluted front legs: typical late Victorian chairmaking.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
122.5cm (48.23")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
84cm (33.07")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159556
Dealers Internal Ref
24778
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Norfolk
NR15 2NR
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A pair of carved walnut high-back armchairs upholstered in dark brown leather with stud detailing and brass castors.
Pair of Antique Walnut & Leather Armchairs
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved cresting, Brass castors, Brass studding, Turned front legs
  • SizeH 122.5 cm (48 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 84 cm (33 in)

This pair of Victorian armchairs dates from 1890 and is constructed from walnut with dark brown leather upholstery. The substantial high backs display carved arched cresting with centre cartouches and scrolling foliage, above upholstered leather panels, carved friezes, and sprung seats. The shaped and moulded arms join turned and carved front supports, leading down to conforming legs fitted with brass castors. Brass studding outlines the leather upholstery throughout, and the timber exhibits a deep dark brown finish. Each armchair measures 122.5 cm high, 70 cm wide, and 84 cm deep, with a seat height of 43 cm. These armchairs suit placement within a traditional gentleman's library or a formal study as seating options. The heavy timber frames and supportive high-backed design provide practical seating for a desk or reading area, while the castors enable mobility across carpeted or wooden flooring. The hand dyed brown leather remains in ready to use condition without damage, pairing with the decorative woodwork to establish a traditional aesthetic in period interiors.

FAQs

Late Victorian carved walnut seating often features elaborate pediment top-rails, architectural moldings, and deep turnings, paired with durable upholstery such as dark leather for library or study environments.

Frame construction relies on solid walnut, frequently finished with wax or shellac, while seating surfaces utilise natural leather hide, brass upholstery studs, and brass castors for mobility.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp hand-carved joinery details, natural age-related patination on both timber and leather, and traditional brass castors fixed with original steel screws.

Positioning a pair of dark timber armchairs opposite a modern sofa creates balanced visual contrast, particularly when paired with clean-lined side tables or light-coloured textiles.

Apply specialized leather balm periodically to maintain suppleness and prevent cracking, while treating the walnut timber frame with clear beeswax to safeguard the original finish.
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