Sold: A Victorian Mahogany Open Armchair 19th Century

Name: A Victorian Mahogany Open Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1171910
Price: 145 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Upholstery fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsButton tufting, Scroll arms, Cabriole legs, Carved frame
SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

FAQs

Pairing a period armchair with contemporary or minimalist surroundings creates a striking contrast. It works effectively as a statement piece in a living space, study, or bedroom when balanced with clean lines and neutral contemporary surroundings.

Protect the timber frame from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent drying and cracking, using microfibre cloths for dusting. Vacuum upholstered fabric gently with a low-suction attachment and consult a professional conservator for deep cleaning.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut screws or early machine-made screws, signs of age in the timber patina, traditional stuffing materials like horsehair upon inspection, and hand-carved detailing rather than cast resin.

These pieces typically utilised dense hardwoods like mahogany, rosewood, or walnut for the structural frame. Traditional construction involved mortise and tenon joints, hand-tied coil springs for seat support, horsehair or wool stuffing, and deep button-tufting secured through heavy webbing.

Victorian furniture, spanning the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, is characterised by revived historical styles, substantial proportions, rich timber frames such as mahogany and walnut, and elaborate ornamentation including button-tufting and carved scrollwork.

Robert Dee

A Victorian Mahogany Open Armchair