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19thc Miles & Edward’s Corner Chair Restores in Purple Velvet
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19thc Miles & Edward’s Corner Chair Restores in Purple Velvet

19th century
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We have beautifully restored this piece which we have finished in Amy Somerville’s Smoking Room velvet.

Such an elegant piece which sits on rosewood legs and original gilt castors.

Sure to be a focal point of your room.

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Robinson of England has dated this Purple Velvet Corner Armchair to the 19th Century.

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We have beautifully restored this piece which we have finished in Amy Somerville’s Smoking Room velvet.

Such an elegant piece which sits on rosewood legs and original gilt castors.

Sure to be a focal point of your room.

Date of Manufacture

Robinson of England has dated this Purple Velvet Corner Armchair to the 19th Century.

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Robinson of England
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A 19th-century corner armchair upholstered in purple velvet with turned timber legs and brass castors.
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Archive I A 19th-century corner armchair upholstered in purple velvet with turned timber legs and brass castors.

19thc Miles & Edward’s Corner Chair Restores in Purple Velvet

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Robinson of England
Telephone 07886 919 667
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London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robinsonofengland
Verified Since Jan 2022
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A 19th-century corner armchair upholstered in purple velvet with turned timber legs and brass castors.
19thC Miles & Edward’s Corner Chair Restores in Purple Velvet
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A 19th-century corner armchair upholstered in purple velvet with turned timber legs and brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialVelvet, Hardwood, Brass
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Nailhead trim, Curved backrest

This Victorian corner armchair from the nineteenth century combines traditional seating design with restored upholstery. The piece stands on turned rosewood legs fitted with original brass castors and features a continuous curved backrest finished with silver-toned nailhead trim along the borders. The frame is upholstered in purple velvet across the deep seat and wraparound back. Additional visible elements include the dark timber grain of the legs, the polished metallic finish of the castors, and the tight tacking pattern following the contours of the arms. Measuring 85 cm wide by 85 cm deep by 75 cm high, the armchair provides a compact footprint suited for placement in a gentlemen's library, study, or living room corner. The seat height and supportive angled back offer comfortable lounge seating while maintaining a distinctive silhouette that functions well as an accent piece in traditional or contemporary interiors.

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The corner chair, or writing chair, gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as a space-saving seating solution engineered with a diagonal seat pan to fit neatly into room corners.

Seating from this period was constructed using solid hardwood frames such as mahogany or walnut, incorporating turned wooden legs, brass castors, horsehair padding, coil springs, and woven upholstery fabrics.

Authentic period armchairs feature hand-carved turned legs, original brass castors with stamped maker details, hand-tacked upholstery foundations, and occasionally maker stamps embedded into the wooden frame rails.

Position the piece within an underutilised bedroom alcove or hallway corner to form a reading area, pairing bold upholstery with neutral wall finishes and modern floor lighting for contrast.

Vacuum the fabric gently using a soft brush attachment following the direction of the pile, position wooden legs away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement, and blot spills immediately with a dry cloth.
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