Victorian Ebonised Open Armchair 19th Century

Name: Antique Open Armchair - Ebonised Legs - Restored
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1184240
Price: 1395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialHardwood, Linen Blend, Brass
ColourOff White
MotifsButton tufting, Turned legs, Upholstered arm pads, Brass castors

This nineteenth-century Victorian open armchair belongs to the English Country house style. The hardwood frame stands on ebonised turned legs fitted with brass castors, supporting a low seat measuring 78 cm in width, 80 cm in depth and 79 cm in height, with a seat width of 56 cm, seat depth of 54 cm and seat height of 30 cm. It is upholstered in an off-white unbleached cotton linen blend with deep button tufting along the rounded backrest and features padded armrests. Restored for modern interiors, the sturdy structure serves as a comfortable seating option in a living room, study, or bedroom. The neutral palette and classic silhouette integrate easily with traditional or transitional room schemes, providing both structural support and formal upholstery detail.

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Victorian open armchairs are characterised by exposed timber arm supports and legs, contrasting with fully upholstered sides. Originating in the mid-to-late 19th century, they frequently feature button-tufted backs, turned wooden elements, and integrated castors for portability.

These armchairs were built around solid hardwood frames, typically beech or oak. Seats were stuffed with horsehair or fibre over hand-tied steel coil springs, while external leg elements were crafted from dark hardwoods or softwoods ebonised to mimic ebony.

Authentic pieces feature traditional mortise-and-tenon frame joinery, original brass or ceramic castors often stamped with makers names, hand-sewn deep buttoning, and visible oxidisation or wear on exposed ebonised timber legs.

Place the chair alongside clean-lined minimalist furniture to let its sculptural profile and turned leg detail stand out. Neutral linen upholstery allows it to integrate seamlessly into modern rustic, minimalist, or transitional spaces.

Vacuum fabric regularly using a soft brush attachment and treat spills immediately with a dry cloth. Protect ebonised wooden components from direct sunlight and apply a dark beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the timber finish.

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