Victorian Button Back Armchair 19th Century

Name: Victorian Iron Frame Button Back Back Upholstered Armchair.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1178411
Price: 125 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialCast Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brass
ColourBeige
MotifsButton tufting, Turned legs, Floral tapestry upholstery, Brass castors

This Victorian armchair belongs to the classic English Country House style, constructed with a cast iron frame, wood, fabric, and brass. The piece features a high, rounded backrest with deep button tufting, padded upholstered arms, and a deep seat. The upholstery consists of a beige floral tapestry fabric patterned with pink and green botanical motifs. Turned wooden legs support the structure, terminating in small brass castors. Signs of wear are visible on the seat cushion surface, alongside minor age-related fading of the textile covering. The frame measures 94 cm in height. Such a seating option suits a traditional living room, a quiet reading corner, or a bedroom sitting area. The plush padding and supportive backrest provide comfortable daily use while maintaining a traditional aesthetic. The neutral beige ground of the textile blends easily with various interior colour palettes, while the small castors allow for simple repositioning across carpeted or hard flooring. Regular domestic upkeep keeps the fabric clean and preserves the character of the antique frame.

FAQs

Victorian iron frame armchairs were developed during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, utilising an internal cast-iron structure to allow for rounded shapes, deep buttoning, and sturdy support without bulky timber framing.

These pieces feature cast or wrought iron internal frames, turned wooden legsoften mahogany or walnutbrass castors, coil spring stuffing, and heavy woven fabric or leather upholstery.

Authentic examples feature hand-stitched deep buttoning, original brass castors attached to turned timber legs, stamped metal frame components, and traditional upholstery construction underneath.

Position the chair as a standalone accent piece in a reading corner, bedroom, or living space, pairing its patterned upholstery with simple modern side tables and neutral surrounding decor.

Vacuum upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment, keep the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and treat turned timber legs with natural beeswax.

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Victorian Iron Frame Button Back Back Upholstered Armchair.

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