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Antique Open Armchair - Mahogany Show Frame
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Antique Open Armchair - Mahogany Show Frame

19th century
Description

Antique Open Armchair.

Restored - with original castors, refinished legs, the frame is sturdy without issue and the traditional upholstery has been restored wherever necessary.

Currently lined with unbleached cotton.

Mahogany show frame with turned finials to the back rest

Lewty Castors.

Width 66cm, Depth 76cm x Height 86cm, with a seat width of 43cm, seat depth of 54cm, and seat height of 30cm.

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Kontrast Antiques has dated this Mahogany Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

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Description
Antique Open Armchair.
Restored - with original castors, refinished legs, the frame is sturdy without issue and the traditional upholstery has been restored wherever necessary.
Kontrast Antiques

Currently lined with unbleached cotton.

Mahogany show frame with turned finials to the back rest

Lewty Castors.

Width 66cm, Depth 76cm x Height 86cm, with a seat width of 43cm, seat depth of 54cm, and seat height of 30cm.

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Mahogany Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184189
Dealers Internal Ref
https://kontrastco.com/products/antique-open-armchair-mahogany-show-frame?_pos=1&_sid=1ed9d53c1&_ss=r
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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An antique Victorian open armchair upholstered in neutral off-white fabric with a dark mahogany show frame and turned front legs on brass castors.
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Archive I An antique Victorian open armchair upholstered in neutral off-white fabric with a dark mahogany show frame and turned front legs on brass castors.

Antique Open Armchair - Mahogany show frame

Archive II An antique Victorian open armchair upholstered in neutral off-white fabric with a dark mahogany show frame and turned front legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian open armchair upholstered in neutral off-white fabric with a dark mahogany show frame and turned front legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian open armchair upholstered in neutral off-white fabric with a dark mahogany show frame and turned front legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian open armchair upholstered in neutral off-white fabric with a dark mahogany show frame and turned front legs on brass castors. View V
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An antique Victorian open armchair upholstered in neutral off-white fabric with a dark mahogany show frame and turned front legs on brass castors.
Antique Open Armchair - Mahogany show frame
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An antique Victorian open armchair upholstered in neutral off-white fabric with a dark mahogany show frame and turned front legs on brass castors.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Victorian mahogany open armchair features an exposed wooden show frame, padded open armrests, and turned front legs. Originating in the nineteenth century, these armchairs were constructed as formal seating for drawing rooms, parlours, and libraries.

These armchairs are constructed from solid mahogany for the framework, paired with brass castors on the feet. The upholstery traditionally consists of a webbed frame filled with natural materials such as horsehair, wool, or jute.

Authentic pieces feature hand-turned woodwork, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, original brass castors, and natural oxidisation on the mahogany frame. Look for characteristic nineteenth-century proportions and evidence of hand-stitched traditional upholstery.

Position the armchair beside a modern floor lamp and minimal side table to create an accent reading area. Upholstering the frame in a neutral or textured linen creates a clean contrast between historic woodwork and contemporary decor.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a clean microfiber cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to protect the mahogany. Vacuum the fabric upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment and keep the item away from direct heat sources.
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