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Victorian Button-back Upholstered Tub Armchair
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Victorian Button-back Upholstered Tub Armchair

19th century
Description

A Victorian button-back upholstered tub armchair with decorative carved mahogany panels to the rear of the seat and front of arms.

The back is upholstered, button-backed with gimp edges. The mahogany frame wraps around and is exposed at the rear with decorative carved supports to each side between the seat and upholstered arms. The legs are square in profile at the top and curved outwards at the front, with inlaid stringing, culminating in turned legs with original brass castors.

Superb condition – Solid and ready to go…

Dated: c.1850-60

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian Upholstered Tub Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1168994
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1782/A
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Description
A Victorian button-back upholstered tub armchair with decorative carved mahogany panels to the rear of the seat and front of arms.

The back is upholstered, button-backed with gimp edges.

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The mahogany frame wraps around and is exposed at the rear with decorative carved supports to each side between the seat and upholstered arms.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The legs are square in profile at the top and curved outwards at the front, with inlaid stringing, culminating in turned legs with original brass castors.

Superb condition – Solid and ready to go…

Dated: c.1850-60

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian Upholstered Tub Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1168994
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1782/A
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Victorian button-back upholstered tub armchair

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A Victorian upholstered tub armchair featuring a rounded button-backed top rail, carved wooden back splats, gold damask patterned fabric, and turned front legs with castors.
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A Victorian upholstered tub armchair featuring a rounded button-backed top rail, carved wooden back splats, gold damask patterned fabric, and turned front legs with castors.
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A Victorian tub armchair, also known as a barrel chair, features a low, rounded backrest that wraps continuously into integrated armrests. Popularised during the 19th century, these chairs often incorporate deep button-backed upholstery, decorative timber splats, and turned legs with castors.

Victorian tub armchairs were typically constructed with solid hardwood frames, such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Internal cushioning relied on natural materials like horsehair, coir fibre, and hessian webbing over steel coil springs, covered in woven textiles such as damask, brocade, or velvet.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-carved solid wood frames with mortise and tenon joinery, original brass or iron castors on turned front legs, and hand-bound coil spring construction. Examining the underside will often reveal hand-stitched webbing and historical stuffing materials rather than modern synthetic foam or staples.

A Victorian tub armchair works well as a statement accent seat in a bedroom, study, or living area alcove. Positioning patterned traditional upholstery alongside minimalist modern side tables, neutral wall palettes, or plain wool throws bridges historical design with contemporary spaces.

Dust fabric regularly using a soft brush or low-suction vacuum attachment. Apply a natural beeswax polish to the exposed wooden frame using a lint-free cloth, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or textile fading.
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