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Rare Victorian Mahogany Parlour Musician's Chair, Circa1870
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Rare Victorian Mahogany Parlour Musician's Chair, Circa1870

19th century
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Description

This is a rare and most unusual design, with shortened armrests to facilitate the playing of an instrument. It is strong and well-constructed of an unusual type of mahogany, which is more of the colour associated with walnut. The square slightly outward-tapering back has a central cane panel and is flanked by short arms with turned spindles and turned column supports, over a circular seat with a cane panel (in need of restoration), and raised on four outward-tapering legs united by cross-stretchers. Circa 1870

Excellent colour and surface patination.

Height: 33 ins; 84 cms

Seat Height: 18 ins; 46 cms

Width across arms: 17.5 ins; 44.5 cms

Depth of seat: 17 ins; 43 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Parlour Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA1185061
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Description
This is a rare and most unusual design, with shortened armrests to facilitate the playing of an instrument.
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It is strong and well-constructed of an unusual type of mahogany, which is more of the colour associated with walnut.
WelshAntiques

The square slightly outward-tapering back has a central cane panel and is flanked by short arms with turned spindles and turned column supports, over a circular seat with a cane panel (in need of restoration), and raised on four outward-tapering legs united by cross-stretchers. Circa 1870

Excellent colour and surface patination.

Height: 33 ins; 84 cms

Seat Height: 18 ins; 46 cms

Width across arms: 17.5 ins; 44.5 cms

Depth of seat: 17 ins; 43 cms.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Parlour Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185061
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A Victorian mahogany parlour chair featuring a woven cane seat, curved backrest, and turned spindle armrests.
Rare Victorian Mahogany Parlour Musician's Chair, circa1870
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Victorian parlour and musicians chairs from the late 19th century were designed with specific ergonomics, featuring curved backrests, open armrests, and caned seats to allow ease of movement for the sitter.

These chairs were typically crafted from solid timbers such as mahogany or walnut, incorporating hand-woven rattan cane panels and traditional joinery with mortise and tenon joints.

Authentic pieces display hand-turned spindles, natural ageing or patination on the timber, crisp hand-carved detailing, and original hand-laced cane work showing slight irregularities.

Place the chair alongside a modern writing desk, in an entry hall, or as a standalone accent piece in a living room to add historic character and texture.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply a beeswax polish to the woodwork annually, and lightly mist the underside of the cane occasionally to maintain flexibility and prevent drying out.
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