Sold 1 July 2026 · Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

This “Victorian Rosewood Button Back Upholstered Armchair” found a buyer.

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Description

Victorian upholstered armchair.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1178412

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Always worth a visit if you are looking for antique furniture as we stock such a wide and varied selection we have built up a good following from the home and overseas trade.

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Description

Victorian upholstered armchair.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1178412

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Telephone 07710 561 505

Location

Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Cotton fabric, Horsehair
ColourOff-White
MotifsButton tufting, Pleated skirt valance, Rolled arms, Curved backrest

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Victorian armchairs from the 19th century are characterised by deep button tufting, robust wooden frames, and enclosed sprung seating designed for formal comfort and parlor entertaining.

Frames were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, featuring traditional horsehair stuffing, coil springs, and hand-tufted upholstery fabrics.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-tied coil springs, traditional frame joinery such as dowels and mortise-and-tenon joints, hand-turned wooden legs, and the presence of period-appropriate textiles or wear patterns.

Pairing a traditional button-back armchair with contemporary minimalist furnishings creates a sophisticated contrast, allowing the historical silhouette and texture to serve as a focal point.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and consulting a professional conservator for structural or textile restoration.