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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
London City Antiques
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chair

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chair having an outstanding quality carved mahogany back with carved acanthus leaves, bows and ribbons, shaped carved mahogany open arms with carved supports, newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality fabric, carved frieze standing on shaped carved cabriole legs to the front with claw and ball feet and out swept back legs

Dimensions:

Height 107 cm (42.13 in)

Width 64 cm (25.20 in)

Depth 53.5 cm (21.06 in)

Seat Height 46 cm (18.11 in)

Dated 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Desk Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187640
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2486
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chair having an outstanding quality carved mahogany back with carved acanthus leaves, bows and ribbons, shaped carved mahogany open arms with carved supports, newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality fabric, carved frieze standing on shaped carved cabriole legs to the front with claw and ball feet and out swept back legs

Dimensions:

Height 107 cm (42.13 in)

Width 64 cm (25.20 in)

Depth 53.5 cm (21.06 in)

Seat Height 46 cm (18.11 in)

Dated 1880

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Desk Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187640
Dealers Internal Ref
2486
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.

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Archive III A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View III
Archive IV A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View IV
Archive V A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View V
Archive VI A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View VI
Archive VII A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View VII
Archive VIII A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View VIII
Archive IX A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View IX
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Archive XII A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XII
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A dark carved mahogany open armchair with an intricate ribbon-back splat, cream patterned seat cushion, and cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
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Chippendale Revival seating draws inspiration from 18th-century cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, featuring elaborate pierced splats, ribbon motifs, cabriole legs, and claw-and-ball feet. Victorian woodworkers revived these mid-Georgian forms during the late 19th century using dense mahogany timber and traditional joinery techniques.

Furniture from this period predominantly utilises solid mahogany, valued for its fine grain and stability during detailed hand-carving. Construction features mortise and tenon frame joints, hand-shaped arm supports, and drop-in or webbed upholstered seating bases.

Authentic late 19th-century pieces display subtle variations from hand-carving tools, natural age-related oxidisation on the underside of timber elements, and solid wood frame construction. Original finishes develop a muted patina over time rather than exhibiting a high-gloss modern synthetic coating.

A dark wood carved armchair provides visual balance when set against neutral wall mouldings or muted paint palettes. Pairing the piece with a contemporary writing table or placing it in a library corner creates a balanced dialogue between historical craftsmanship and modern design.

Preserve dark wood finishes by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly along the grain once or twice annually. Position timber away from direct radiator heat and sunlight to avoid shrinkage or uneven colour fading, while vacuuming upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment.
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