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Pair of 19th Century English Faux Rosewood Library Armchairs
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Pair of 19th Century English Faux Rosewood Library Armchairs

19th century
Sold 21 August 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Description

A Pair of 19th Century English Faux Rosewood Library Armchairs.

The chairs with finely turned front legs, the basic form of which, in reverse, is then utilised for the arm supports as well. The back legs of the chairs are of S-shaped curved form. The chairs are grain painted throughout in imitation of rosewood and the paintwork survives in excellent original condition. We have stripped the chairs back to their hessian ready for upholstery. These chairs stand well and will look beautiful when upholstered.

Pairs of library armchairs are always sought after and this is a particularly nice model.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Pair of Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1160715
Dealers Internal Reference
3817
Description
A Pair of 19th Century English Faux Rosewood Library Armchairs.
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The chairs with finely turned front legs, the basic form of which, in reverse, is then utilised for the arm supports as well.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The back legs of the chairs are of S-shaped curved form. The chairs are grain painted throughout in imitation of rosewood and the paintwork survives in excellent original condition. We have stripped the chairs back to their hessian ready for upholstery. These chairs stand well and will look beautiful when upholstered.

Pairs of library armchairs are always sought after and this is a particularly nice model.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Pair of Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160715
Dealers Internal Ref
3817
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of 19th Century English Faux Rosewood Library Armchairs

Archive II A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery. View II
Archive III A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery. View III
Archive IV A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery. View IV
Archive V A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery. View V
Archive VI A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery. View VI
Archive VII A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery. View VIII
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
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A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery.
Pair of 19th Century English Faux Rosewood Library Armchairs
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A pair of nineteenth century library armchairs featuring wooden frames with faux rosewood graining, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed hessian upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWood, Hessian, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden legs, Brass castors, Padded armrests, Exposed hessian upholstery
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth century library armchairs typically feature robust wooden frames with padded armrests, high backs designed for support, and practical elements like castors for mobility in study spaces.

These chairs were traditionally constructed using solid hardwoods such as beech or pine as a foundational frame, often finished with faux graining techniques to imitate luxurious timbers like rosewood, and upholstered with supportive horsehair stuffing beneath hessian.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery methods, hand-turned wooden components, the presence of period brass castors, and aged natural webbing or hessian upholstery foundations.

These foundational pieces can be re-upholstered in modern textured fabrics to create a striking contrast against minimalist walls, serving as a focal reading chair in a study or living space.

Maintain the exposed wooden frames by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying neutral beeswax periodically to nourish the timber, whilst avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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