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Bridgewater Style Armchair
For sale by Claire Langley Antiques
for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Claire Langley Antiques

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Bridgewater Style Armchair

1920 - 1940
Description

20th century armchair, standing on square taper mahogany legs. With 'P' arms, Bridgewater style. Circa 1930s

We are happy to quote for reupholstery on all our seating.

Height to back: 82cm - 32"

Depth: 97cm - 38"

Width: 75cm - 29.5"

Height to seat: 37cm - 29.5"

Width of seat: 47cm - 18.5"

Depth of seat: 64cm - 25"

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
97cm (38.19")
Declaration

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this Traditional Bridgewater Armchair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1161948
Dealers Internal Reference
C1261
Description
20th century armchair, standing on square taper mahogany legs. With 'P' arms, Bridgewater style. Circa 1930s

We are happy to quote for reupholstery on all our seating.

Height to back: 82cm - 32"

Depth: 97cm - 38"

Width: 75cm - 29.5"

Height to seat: 37cm - 29.5"

Width of seat: 47cm - 18.5"

Depth of seat: 64cm - 25"

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
97cm (38.19")
Date of Manufacture

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this Traditional Bridgewater Armchair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161948
Dealers Internal Ref
C1261
Claire Langley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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A low-set upholstered armchair featuring low set-back rolled arms, patterned damask fabric, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I A low-set upholstered armchair featuring low set-back rolled arms, patterned damask fabric, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors.

Bridgewater Style Armchair

Archive II A low-set upholstered armchair featuring low set-back rolled arms, patterned damask fabric, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View II
Archive III A low-set upholstered armchair featuring low set-back rolled arms, patterned damask fabric, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV A low-set upholstered armchair featuring low set-back rolled arms, patterned damask fabric, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors. View IV
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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
Verified Since May 2011
Items For Sale 73
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Claire Langley Antiques
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Location: Hallidays Yard, Radcliffe Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1ED, United Kingdom
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A low-set upholstered armchair featuring low set-back rolled arms, patterned damask fabric, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors.
Bridgewater Style Armchair
Ref: SA1161948
A low-set upholstered armchair featuring low set-back rolled arms, patterned damask fabric, turned wooden front legs, and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialFabric, Wood, Brass
  • ColourPale Green
  • MotifsSet-back rolled arms, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Damask upholstery
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 97 cm (38 in)

This 1930 Bridgewater style armchair takes the form of a low-set upholstered seat in pale green damask fabric. The piece exhibits set-back rolled arms, turned front wooden legs, and brass castors. Visible wear includes staining across the arms and backrest, showing the passage of time on the vintage upholstery. The structure measures 82 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 97 cm deep in practical terms. In a home today, such an armchair suits a living room or study as a comfortable reading chair or fireside seat. The classic English Country aesthetic integrates easily into traditional sitting rooms, studies, or libraries alongside wooden tables and reading lamps.

FAQs

A Bridgewater armchair is a traditional upholstered lounge chair defined by its low, set-back rolled arms, deep seat, and softly angled backrest. Originating in English country homes, the design prioritises comfort while allowing relaxed seating without heavy visual bulk.

Traditional construction incorporates a hardwood frame, typically beech or oak, fitted with hand-tied coil springs and natural fillings such as horsehair and jute webbing. The front legs are usually turned timber fitted with metal or brass castors, upholstered in heavy cotton, velvet, or damask fabrics.

Authentic period examples feature solid hardwood joinery, hand-turned front legs, and original stamped brass castors on the front feet. Inspecting the underside often reveals traditional jute webbing, hand-stitched horsehair padding, and hand-tied coil springs rather than modern foam or synthetic webbing.

Place the armchair alongside a modern minimalist sofa to create contrast, or situate it in a corner with a standing reading light and side table. Reupholstering in a textured neutral linen or bold plain velvet bridges the gap between historical form and modern interior palettes.

Vacuum the fabric regularly using a soft brush attachment to remove dust and debris from piped seams. Position the chair away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent textile fading and wood shrinkage, and address spills immediately using dry absorbent cloths rather than harsh chemical cleaners.
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