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Pair of Gillows Country House Armchairs
William James Antiques
for sale €11,466     $12,446
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Pair of Gillows Country House Armchairs

19th century
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A pair of Gillows mahogany armchairs of country house proportions. These rare pair of deep seated chairs having a sprung button back and sprung seat with original down feather seat cushions. Raised on mahogany turned front legs with strong splayed back legs with original gilt lacquered brass castors. Superb condition throughout, retaining horsehair and newly re-upholstered in the beautiful Guy Tobin "Cinder" velvet. Stamped English, Circa 1870.

Dimensions: Height: 82.5 cm - 32 1/2", Width: 83.75 cm - 33 Inches, Depth: 97.75 cm - 38 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
83.8cm (32.99")
Depth
97.8cm (38.50")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated these Pair Gillows Style Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1182979
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A pair of Gillows mahogany armchairs of country house proportions.
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These rare pair of deep seated chairs having a sprung button back and sprung seat with original down feather seat cushions.
William James Antiques

Raised on mahogany turned front legs with strong splayed back legs with original gilt lacquered brass castors. Superb condition throughout, retaining horsehair and newly re-upholstered in the beautiful Guy Tobin "Cinder" velvet. Stamped English, Circa 1870.

Dimensions: Height: 82.5 cm - 32 1/2", Width: 83.75 cm - 33 Inches, Depth: 97.75 cm - 38 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
83.8cm (32.99")
Depth
97.8cm (38.50")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated these Pair Gillows Style Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182979
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors.

Pair of Gillows Country House Armchairs

Archive II A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors. View VIII
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Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
Pair of Gillows Country House Armchairs
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A pair of Victorian-style upholstered armchairs featuring patterned red and grey button-back seats and turned wooden legs with brass castors.
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Gillows style country house armchairs are defined by their generous proportions, deep seating, fine cabinet-making standards, and comfort. Common attributes include turned mahogany front legs on brass castors, splayed back legs, and high-quality upholstery designed for country residences.

19th-century seating typically features solid hardwood frames such as mahogany, oak, or beech, fitted with hand-tied steel coil springs, webbing, horsehair filling, and brass castors. Decorative upholstery ranged from heavy woven wools and damasks to leather.

Authentic period armchairs often display stamped makers marks or serial numbers on the rear legs or castors, such as Gillows or Cope & Collinson. The presence of original turned timber legs, brass castors, and heavy hardwood frame construction further indicates authentic origin.

A pair of Victorian armchairs can be used to frame a fireplace, positioned opposite a modern sofa, or placed in a quiet reading corner. Re-upholstering in contemporary or patterned textiles creates a balanced contrast between historic framework and modern decor.

Wooden legs should be dusted with a soft cloth and conditioned periodically with beeswax, avoiding harsh chemical sprays. Upholstery requires regular gentle vacuuming with a fabric attachment, while brass castors can be cleaned using a specialized metal polish to prevent tarnish.
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