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Mid 19th Century Rocking Chair with Leather Seat
For sale by Graham Pickett
for sale €170     $184
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Mid 19th Century Rocking Chair with Leather Seat

19th century
For Sale by Graham Pickett
Description

Cottage rocking chair with leather seat pad, circa 1860 and in good condition.

Seat height 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Graham Pickett has dated this Victorian Leather Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1190131
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Description
Cottage rocking chair with leather seat pad, circa 1860 and in good condition.

Seat height 45cm

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Pickett has dated this Victorian Leather Rocking Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190131
Graham Pickett
Graham Pickett
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2022

17th to 19th century english and continental provincial furniture and decorative items

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A mid-19th century dark oak rocking chair featuring a spindle backrest, a brown studded leather seat, and turned wooden front legs.
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Archive I A mid-19th century dark oak rocking chair featuring a spindle backrest, a brown studded leather seat, and turned wooden front legs.

Mid 19th Century Rocking Chair with Leather Seat

Archive II A mid-19th century dark oak rocking chair featuring a spindle backrest, a brown studded leather seat, and turned wooden front legs. View II
Archive III A mid-19th century dark oak rocking chair featuring a spindle backrest, a brown studded leather seat, and turned wooden front legs. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th century dark oak rocking chair featuring a spindle backrest, a brown studded leather seat, and turned wooden front legs. View IV
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Graham Pickett

Graham Pickett
Telephone 07710 936948 or 01780 481064
Location
The Bothy
Burghley Park
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE93JX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/grahampickett
Verified Since Oct 2022
Items For Sale 33
Items Sold 107
Graham Pickett
Graham Pickett
Verified Since Oct 2022
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Location: The Bothy, Burghley Park, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE93JX, United Kingdom
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A mid-19th century dark oak rocking chair featuring a spindle backrest, a brown studded leather seat, and turned wooden front legs.
Mid 19th century rocking chair with leather seat
Ref: SA1190131
A mid-19th century dark oak rocking chair featuring a spindle backrest, a brown studded leather seat, and turned wooden front legs.
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  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSpindle back, Turned legs, Studded leather seat, Curved rockers
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

This mid-19th century Victorian cottage rocking chair combines solid dark oak woodwork with a brown leather seat pad, creating an authentic English country house aesthetic. The chair stands 87 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 62 cm deep, with a seat height of 45 cm, offering a practical seating size for everyday use. Construction details include a spindle backrest with shaped vertical wooden spindles, turned front legs, stretcher rails, and curved wooden rockers at the base. The leather seat pad features decorative studding along its edges, and the exposed dark brown timber displays visible grain patterns and traditional joinery. Suitable for placement in a traditional living room, study, or bedroom corner, this rocking chair functions as a comfortable reading seat or an accent chair. The piece dates from circa 1860 and arrives in good condition ready for placement in the home. The compact footprint ensures it fits easily into various interior layouts while providing a functional seating option with period character.

FAQs

Victorian rocking chairs from the mid-19th century frequently combined traditional country joinery with functional upholstery, featuring turned spindles, hardwood frames, and leather or woven seats designed for fireside use.

These chairs were typically constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, beech, or ash, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints, and fitted with leather upholstery secured by metal studs.

Authentic pieces usually display hand-turned spindles, historic joinery marks, smooth wear along the curved rocker rails, and patinated timber surfaces consistent with age.

Position the chair alongside a reading lamp in a bedroom corner, near a fireplace, or within a living room scheme to add texture and historical contrast to contemporary decor.

Treat the wooden frame periodically with natural beeswax polish and keep the leather flexible using a dedicated leather conditioner, avoiding placement near direct heat sources.
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