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Victorian Square Back Occasional Armchair
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Victorian Square Back Occasional Armchair

19th century
Sold 16 February 2026 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A very nice quality Victorian occasional armchair, the square back with downswept arms and roll edge, over a sprung seat and raised on turned mahogany supports with original castors, upholstered in gold damask fabric.

In good condition, the fabric has and area of wear to one side edge where the fabric has been rubbed.

69cm high, the seat 60cm wide at the front, 50cm deep and 32cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

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

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SA1191523
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SKU00001011
Description
A very nice quality Victorian occasional armchair, the square back with downswept arms and roll edge, over a sprung seat and raised on turned mahogany supports with original castors, upholstered in gold damask fabric.
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In good condition, the fabric has and area of wear to one side edge where the fabric has been rubbed.
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69cm high, the seat 60cm wide at the front, 50cm deep and 32cm high.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1191523
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001011
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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An antique Victorian square back armchair upholstered in a patterned cream damask fabric with dark turned wooden legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Victorian square back armchair upholstered in a patterned cream damask fabric with dark turned wooden legs on castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Square Back Occasional Armchair

Archive II An antique Victorian square back armchair upholstered in a patterned cream damask fabric with dark turned wooden legs on castors. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian square back armchair upholstered in a patterned cream damask fabric with dark turned wooden legs on castors. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian square back armchair upholstered in a patterned cream damask fabric with dark turned wooden legs on castors. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian square back armchair upholstered in a patterned cream damask fabric with dark turned wooden legs on castors. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian square back armchair upholstered in a patterned cream damask fabric with dark turned wooden legs on castors. View VI
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Hand of Glory

Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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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
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Hand of Glory
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian square back armchair upholstered in a patterned cream damask fabric with dark turned wooden legs on castors.
Victorian Square Back Occasional Armchair
Ref: SA1191523
An antique Victorian square back armchair upholstered in a patterned cream damask fabric with dark turned wooden legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric, Brass
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsTurned wooden legs, Brass castors, Damask upholstery pattern, Square back profile
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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Victorian armchairs are characterised by robust wooden frames, deeply padded upholstery, and diverse revival influences ranging from Gothic to Rococo. They were engineered for comfort and parlour display during the industrial expansion of the 19th century.

Authentic period frames typically utilise dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, supported by coil-sprung interiors, horsehair stuffing, and heavy cotton webbing beneath traditional textiles like damask, velvet, or brocade.

Authentication involves inspecting the internal joinery for hand-cut screws or traditional mortise and tenon joints, examining the underside for hand-tied coil springs with horsehair filling, and verifying timber patina and wood species consistent with the 19th century.

Pairing a period armchair with contemporary minimalist furnishings creates a striking transitional focal point. Placing the piece against a clean, neutral wall or juxtaposing the ornate pattern with sleek metal and glass elements grounds the historical design.

Preservation requires keeping the item out of direct sunlight to prevent textile fading and timber drying. Vacuuming regularly with a soft brush attachment and feeding exposed wooden frames with appropriate beeswax maintains the finish.
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