Search 0
14,634  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 18 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTSNEW
18 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1186544
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Victorian Button Back Occasional Chair
Sold by Hand of Glory
sold SA1186544
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Hand of Glory

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jul 2012
Browse dealers 164 items
  • About Us
    Decorative antiques & interiors
Relevant Links
Id #SA1186544
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Victorian Button Back Occasional Chair

19th century
Sold 16 February 2026 · Hand of Glory
This “Victorian Button Back Occasional Chair” found a buyer.

It was listed by Hand of Glory. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Button Tufted ChairAntique Spoon Back ChairButton Back Nursing Chair Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A Victorian button back occasional chair, circa 1880, with tub back and sprung seat, raised on ring turned mahogany front supports with original brass and porcelain castors.

In good structural condition, the pale pink fabric upholstery is grubby but could be improved with steam cleaning.

I can arrange re-covering with my upholsterer and supply fabric if required, please get in touch for details.

74cm high, the seat 56cm wide at the front edge, 48cm deep and 32cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1186544
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001001
Description
A Victorian button back occasional chair, circa 1880, with tub back and sprung seat, raised on ring turned mahogany front supports with original brass and porcelain castors.
“
In good structural condition, the pale pink fabric upholstery is grubby but could be improved with steam cleaning.
Hand of Glory

I can arrange re-covering with my upholsterer and supply fabric if required, please get in touch for details.

74cm high, the seat 56cm wide at the front edge, 48cm deep and 32cm high.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186544
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001001
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hand of Glory Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian low armchair upholstered in a textured pink fabric, featuring deep button tufting on the curved backrest and turned wooden legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 5
Archive I A Victorian low armchair upholstered in a textured pink fabric, featuring deep button tufting on the curved backrest and turned wooden legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Button Back Occasional Chair

Archive II A Victorian low armchair upholstered in a textured pink fabric, featuring deep button tufting on the curved backrest and turned wooden legs with castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian low armchair upholstered in a textured pink fabric, featuring deep button tufting on the curved backrest and turned wooden legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian low armchair upholstered in a textured pink fabric, featuring deep button tufting on the curved backrest and turned wooden legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A Victorian low armchair upholstered in a textured pink fabric, featuring deep button tufting on the curved backrest and turned wooden legs with castors. View V
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Hand of Glory

Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
Location
Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,453
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Verified Since Jul 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified
Jul 2012
For Sale
164
Sold
2,453
A Victorian low armchair upholstered in a textured pink fabric, featuring deep button tufting on the curved backrest and turned wooden legs with castors.
Victorian Button Back Occasional Chair
Ref: SA1186544
A Victorian low armchair upholstered in a textured pink fabric, featuring deep button tufting on the curved backrest and turned wooden legs with castors.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

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.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, wool-blend textile, brass, ceramic
  • ColourPink
  • MotifsButton tufting, Turned legs, Brass castors, Low profile
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Victorian button back seating emerged during the 19th century, characterised by deep tufted upholstery that secured the padding while creating a distinctive geometric pattern on the backrest.

These frames were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or beech, traditionally stuffed with natural fibres like horsehair and wool before being spring-loaded.

Authenticity is identified through traditional hand-tied coil springs, hand-turned wooden legs often fitted with brass or porcelain castors, and period-appropriate joinery and materials within the internal frame.

Pairing this traditional silhouette with minimalist modern furniture creates a balanced interior, allowing the historical form to act as a sophisticated accent piece.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment for the fabric and treating the exposed wooden elements with appropriate microcrystalline wax to maintain the finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories