Victorian Open Armchair 19th Century

Name: Antique Open Armchair - Restored and Prepared
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1184241
Price: 1395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Cotton, Brass
ColourOff-White
MotifsButton tufting, Turned arm supports, Brass castors, Deep-seated profile

This 19th-century Victorian open armchair belongs to the English Country House style and stands upon dark turned wooden legs with brass castors. The frame uses walnut timber, upholstered in off-white calico fabric with a deep-seated profile and button tufting across the backrest, complemented by turned arm supports. Signs of age and restoration appear in the traditional lining materials. Measuring 76 cm in width, 94 cm in depth and 77 cm in height, the seating area provides a seat width of 51 cm, a seat depth of 58 cm and a seat height of 27 cm. Placement works well within a living room, study or bedroom setting as a comfortable reading or relaxing chair.

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Victorian open armchairs feature padded seats and button-backed upholstery combined with exposed timber arm supports and legs. Originating in the nineteenth century, these pieces were designed for comfortable lounging while maintaining an open visual profile.

These armchairs typically feature solid hardwood frames such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, stuffed with natural horsehair and jute webbing. The upholstery incorporates hand-tied coil springs and deeply buttoned fabric detailing.

Authentic period armchairs feature hand-turned wood supports, original brass castors, and hand-stitched upholstery understructures. Examining the underside reveals traditional webbing, jute hessian, and hand-tacked fastenings rather than modern staples or synthetic foam.

Position the armchair as an accent piece alongside contemporary neutral furniture to create a contrast of textures and historical eras. Pairing structured buttoned upholstery with a sleek modern floor lamp grounds the period silhouette within a contemporary space.

Vacuum the fabric gently using a soft brush attachment to remove dust from the button tufting. Treat timber legs and arm supports with natural beeswax polish annually, and position the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber drying.

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