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19th Century 'P' Arm Armchair
Claire Langley Antiques
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19th Century 'P' Arm Armchair

19th century
Description

Elegant 'P' arm armchair with sweeping scroll back.  Standing on turned mahogany legs and castors, with sprung back and seat. Circa 1900

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

Height to back: 86cm - 34"

Depth: 87cm - 34.5"

Width: 67cm - 26"

Width of seat: 51cm - 20"

Depth of seat: 55cm - 22"

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Declaration

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this Victorian Velvet P Arm Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163499
Dealers Internal Reference
C1264
Description
Elegant 'P' arm armchair with sweeping scroll back.  Standing on turned mahogany legs and castors, with sprung back and seat. Circa 1900

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

Height to back: 86cm - 34"

Depth: 87cm - 34.5"

Width: 67cm - 26"

Width of seat: 51cm - 20"

Depth of seat: 55cm - 22"

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Date of Manufacture

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this Victorian Velvet P Arm Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163499
Dealers Internal Ref
C1264
Claire Langley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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A 19th-century Victorian armchair upholstered in ochre gold velvet, featuring rounded P-shaped padded arms and turned dark mahogany front legs with brass castors.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian armchair upholstered in ochre gold velvet, featuring rounded P-shaped padded arms and turned dark mahogany front legs with brass castors.

19th Century 'P' Arm Armchair

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian armchair upholstered in ochre gold velvet, featuring rounded P-shaped padded arms and turned dark mahogany front legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian armchair upholstered in ochre gold velvet, featuring rounded P-shaped padded arms and turned dark mahogany front legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian armchair upholstered in ochre gold velvet, featuring rounded P-shaped padded arms and turned dark mahogany front legs with brass castors. View IV
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Hallidays Yard
Radcliffe Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 1ED
United Kingdom
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 19th-century Victorian armchair upholstered in ochre gold velvet, featuring rounded P-shaped padded arms and turned dark mahogany front legs with brass castors.
19th Century 'P' Arm Armchair
Ref: SA1163499
A 19th-century Victorian armchair upholstered in ochre gold velvet, featuring rounded P-shaped padded arms and turned dark mahogany front legs with brass castors.
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A P-arm armchair, developed during the 19th century, features armrests that curve forward and downward, resembling the profile of the letter P. These chairs were constructed for comfort, typically featuring deep upholstery and low seats characteristic of Victorian seating.

Victorian armchairs were built with solid hardwood frames, commonly mahogany or walnut. Internal upholstery relied on hand-tied steel coil springs, natural horsehair filling, and heavy woven fabrics, resting on brass castors.

Authentic 19th-century armchairs display turned front legs with stamped brass castors, splayed rear legs, and hand-joined timber framing. Inspecting the underside shows traditional webbing, hand-driven tacks, and structural mortise and tenon joinery.

A Victorian armchair functions as a focal accent piece when placed in a living area, study, or bedroom corner. Placing velvet upholstery alongside streamlined wooden or glass side tables creates a visual contrast between historical and contemporary forms.

Velvet upholstery should be vacuumed regularly using a soft brush attachment to clean dust from the pile. Direct sunlight exposure should be limited to prevent colour fading, and liquid spills must be blotted immediately with a dry cloth.
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