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Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Armchair
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Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Armchair

19th century
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Large antique Victorian quality carved oak armchair having a wonderful quality carved oak top with carved oak leaves, barley twist supports, carved oak leaves to the centre splat with reeded supports. The seat is newly reupholstered in burgundy leather. It boasts an attractive carved frieze, open arms with leather arm rest and fantastic carved oak lions heads. It stands on barley twist legs with turned feet united by barely twist stretchers.

A splendid example of first-class Victorian design and craftsmanship.

H 125cm

W 65cm

D 54cm

Seat height 45.5cm

Date 1860

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Armchair to the 1860s.

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SA1164524
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009C
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Large antique Victorian quality carved oak armchair having a wonderful quality carved oak top with carved oak leaves, barley twist supports, carved oak leaves to the centre splat with reeded supports. The seat is newly reupholstered in burgundy leather.
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It boasts an attractive carved frieze, open arms with leather arm rest and fantastic carved oak lions heads.
London City Antiques

It stands on barley twist legs with turned feet united by barely twist stretchers.

A splendid example of first-class Victorian design and craftsmanship.

H 125cm

W 65cm

D 54cm

Seat height 45.5cm

Date 1860

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164524
Dealers Internal Ref
009C
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A carved dark oak Victorian armchair featuring barley twist uprights and legs, an acanthus leaf crest rail, and a burgundy leather seat with brass studs.
Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Armchair
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Gothic and Jacobethan Revival furniture from the Victorian period draws inspiration from 16th and 17th-century English designs. Characteristics include heavy carved oak frames, intricate acanthus leaf scrollwork, high backrests, and spiral barley twist turnings.

Seating from this era was predominantly crafted from solid dark oak or walnut, using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Cushions were typically upholstered in thick leather or rich velvet, fastened to the timber frame with close-set brass studs.

Look for crisp hand-carved detailing that shows slight irregularities compared to modern machine carving, along with authentic natural wear on foot stretchers. Original pieces also exhibit deep oxidisation on the oak surfaces and historic joinery marks underneath the seat frame.

A substantial carved oak armchair works effectively as an accent piece in a modern study, quiet reading corner, or hallway. Pair the dark timber frame with neutral walls or contemporary artwork to create a balanced focal point.

Apply a high-grade beeswax polish to the carved oak frame periodically to nourish the wood and maintain its lustre. Treat leather arm pads and seating with a specialist leather conditioner to prevent drying or cracking, keeping the chair positioned away from direct heat sources.
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