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Handsome Mid 19th Century Mahogany & Buttoned Leather Desk Chair
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Handsome Mid 19th Century Mahogany & Buttoned Leather Desk Chair

19th century
Sold 28 January 2026 · Mersham Manor Antiques
This “Handsome Mid 19th Century Mahogany & Buttoned Leather Desk Chair” found a buyer.

It was listed by Mersham Manor Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

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A handsome Victorian leather buttoned seat mahogany frame desk chair.

The seat covered in a rich gold /olive green buttoned leather, having a lovely characterful aged patina. Raised on elegant turned tapering forelegs, with sabre back supports.

c 1840.

Very solid, sturdy and strong. Minor expected signs of age and use.

The dimensions are.

Height-88cm.

Width including arms-55cm.

Depth of seat-45cm.

VIEWING.

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COLLECTION.

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DELIVERY.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Desk Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176165
Description
-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

A handsome Victorian leather buttoned seat mahogany frame desk chair.

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The seat covered in a rich gold /olive green buttoned leather, having a lovely characterful aged patina.
Mersham Manor Antiques

Raised on elegant turned tapering forelegs, with sabre back supports.

fig 1. A mid-19th-century mahogany desk chair featuring a buttoned leather seat, curved arms, and turned front legs.
fig 1. Handsome Mid 19th Century Mahogany & Buttoned Leather Desk Chair

c 1840.

Very solid, sturdy and strong. Minor expected signs of age and use.

The dimensions are.

Height-88cm.

Width including arms-55cm.

Depth of seat-45cm.

VIEWING.

Viewing is available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to arrange an appointment-thanks.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we a happy to give you a quote.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Desk Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176165
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Specialists in fine english furniture

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A mid-19th-century mahogany desk chair featuring a buttoned leather seat, curved arms, and turned front legs.
Handsome Mid 19th Century Mahogany & Buttoned Leather Desk Chair
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A mid-19th-century mahogany desk chair featuring a buttoned leather seat, curved arms, and turned front legs.
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsButtoned upholstery, Turned front legs, Curved wooden armrests, Splayed back legs
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

Victorian office seating typically features sturdy timber construction, dark wood tones, and ergonomic considerations suited for prolonged administrative work.

These chairs were predominantly built using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, paired with natural vegetable-tanned leather upholstery.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-turned wooden components, traditional stuffing materials, and genuine patina on the wood and leather surfaces.

Pairing the chair with a minimalist modern desk creates a balanced contrast, highlighting the heritage craftsmanship while maintaining a functional workspace.

Maintain the wood with microcrystalline wax and nourish the leather periodically using specialised leather creams to prevent drying and cracking.
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