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Antique Tub Chair
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Antique Tub Chair

19th century
For Sale by Deva Antiques
Description

A late 19th century mahogany framed tub chair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Deva Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Tub Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178788
Dealers Internal Reference
21580
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Description
A late 19th century mahogany framed tub chair.
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Tub Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178788
Dealers Internal Ref
21580
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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An antique dark oak tub chair featuring a carved scroll crest rail, central caned back panel, turned spindle supports, and a terracotta velvet upholstered seat.
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Archive I An antique dark oak tub chair featuring a carved scroll crest rail, central caned back panel, turned spindle supports, and a terracotta velvet upholstered seat.

Antique Tub Chair

Archive II An antique dark oak tub chair featuring a carved scroll crest rail, central caned back panel, turned spindle supports, and a terracotta velvet upholstered seat. View II
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Archive IV Scale Reference for An antique dark oak tub chair featuring a carved scroll crest rail, central caned back panel, turned spindle supports, and a terracotta velvet upholstered seat.
Archive V An antique dark oak tub chair featuring a carved scroll crest rail, central caned back panel, turned spindle supports, and a terracotta velvet upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI An antique dark oak tub chair featuring a carved scroll crest rail, central caned back panel, turned spindle supports, and a terracotta velvet upholstered seat. View VI
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Deva Antiques
Telephone 01252 843538
Location
High Street
Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/devaantiques
Verified Since Jun 2022
Items For Sale 179
Items Sold 685
Deva Antiques
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An antique dark oak tub chair featuring a carved scroll crest rail, central caned back panel, turned spindle supports, and a terracotta velvet upholstered seat.
Antique tub chair
Ref: SA1178788
An antique dark oak tub chair featuring a carved scroll crest rail, central caned back panel, turned spindle supports, and a terracotta velvet upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Cane, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown, Terracotta
  • MotifsBobbin turned spindles, Crest rail scroll carving, Caned back panel, Curved tub back
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This Victorian tub chair originates from the late 19th century and brings a classic gentleman's library character to a home. The dark brown wooden frame is complemented by a terracotta velvet upholstered seat and features a carved scroll crest rail alongside a caned back panel. Turned spindle supports line the curved tub back, while bobbin-turned legs terminate in small round feet with a stretcher base connecting the lower frame. The piece measures 76 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. Practical for everyday use, this armchair suits placement in a study, a bedroom reading corner, or a traditional living room setting. The warm timber tones and textured upholstery integrate easily into period and eclectic interiors alike, providing a comfortable occasional seating option that draws on historical design motifs.

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A traditional tub chair is defined by a semi-circular, curved backrest that continues seamlessly into integral armrests, creating an enclosed shape. Originating in the eighteenth century and evolving through the nineteenth century, these chairs were commonly utilised in libraries, clubs, and offices due to their compact footprint and ergonomic support.

19th-century tub chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Seat construction frequently incorporated woven cane panels or horsehair-stuffed drop-in seats upholstered in leather, velvet, or wool damask.

Authentic period tub chairs display construction markers such as hand-cut joinery, turned legs with irregular tool marks, and age-related patination on high-touch areas like armrests. Original structural components, including underside timber oxidisation and woven cane undersides, distinguish historical pieces from modern reproductions.

A dark wood tub chair can be positioned as a desk chair in a home office or placed alongside a side table in a reading corner. The timber frame provides texture and visual weight when contrasted against modern plastered walls, neutral linen soft furnishings, and contemporary artwork.

Dust carved wood and cane components regularly using a soft-bristled brush or vacuum attachment. Apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to timber surfaces to preserve moisture and shine, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip historical finishes.
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