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Victorian Button Back Armchair for Recovering
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Victorian Button Back Armchair for Recovering

19th century
Sold 16 February 2026 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A Victorian button back armchair circa 1880, with spoon back, scroll arms and serpentine shaped seat, raised on bulbous mahogany legs terminating in castors.

A very comfortable armchair for recovering. The upholstery itself is sound as are the springs with no lumps or bumps to the seat but the fabric is grubby and it needs new top covers. I can arrange re-covering with my upholsterer and supply fabric if required. Please get in touch for further details.

The back 87cm high, the seat 62cm wide at the front, 53cm deep and 34cm high. Total width including arms is 76cm and total depth 86cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

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

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SA1159664
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SKU00000909
Description
A Victorian button back armchair circa 1880, with spoon back, scroll arms and serpentine shaped seat, raised on bulbous mahogany legs terminating in castors.

A very comfortable armchair for recovering.

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The upholstery itself is sound as are the springs with no lumps or bumps to the seat but the fabric is grubby and it needs new top covers.
Hand of Glory

I can arrange re-covering with my upholsterer and supply fabric if required. Please get in touch for further details.

The back 87cm high, the seat 62cm wide at the front, 53cm deep and 34cm high. Total width including arms is 76cm and total depth 86cm.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1159664
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000909
Hand of Glory
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An antique Victorian armchair upholstered in worn brown velvet with deep button tufting and turned wooden legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian armchair upholstered in worn brown velvet with deep button tufting and turned wooden legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Button Back Armchair for Recovering

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Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian armchair upholstered in worn brown velvet with deep button tufting and turned wooden legs on castors.
Victorian Button Back Armchair for Recovering
Ref: SA1159664
An antique Victorian armchair upholstered in worn brown velvet with deep button tufting and turned wooden legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialVelvet, Hardwood, Brass, Ceramic
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Turned wooden legs, Castors, Scrolled arms
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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Victorian armchairs typically feature deep-buttoned upholstery, pronounced curves, heavy proportions, and turned wooden legs often mounted on castors, reflecting the comfort and ornamentation of the 19th century.

These chairs were traditionally built with sturdy hardwood frames such as mahogany, walnut, or beech, using traditional coil spring systems, horsehair stuffing, and heavy cotton or velvet textiles.

Authentic pieces can be identified through hand-tied coil springs, traditional stuffing materials like horsehair, handmade joinery in the wooden frame, and period-appropriate castors made of brass or porcelain.

Pairing a traditional upholstered armchair with contemporary lighting and minimalist surroundings creates an eclectic contrast that highlights the pieces historical craftsmanship.

Vacuum velvet fabrics regularly with a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation, protect the textile from direct sunlight to avoid fading, and nourish exposed wooden elements with beeswax.
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