Sold 1 January 1900 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

This “19thc. Walnut Upholstered Wing Armchair” found a buyer.

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Description

19thc. Walnut Wing Armchair

Of small proportions with

Acanthus leaf carving on claw

& ball legs.

30”w x 34”h x 28”d

76cm w x 87cm h x 71cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Walnut Upholstered Wing Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1192149

Dealers Internal Reference

6463

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

19thc. Walnut Wing Armchair

Of small proportions with

Acanthus leaf carving on claw

& ball legs.

30”w x 34”h x 28”d

76cm w x 87cm h x 71cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Walnut Upholstered Wing Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1192149

Dealers Internal Ref

6463

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

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A 19th-century wing armchair upholstered in neutral oatmeal linen fabric with dark carved walnut cabriole legs.

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

Location

31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp

Verified Since Mar 2010

Items For Sale 164

Items Sold 2,030

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Linen Upholstery
ColourOatmeal
MotifsCabriole legs, Carved scroll knees, Padded scroll arms, High backrest
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

This Victorian wing armchair dates from the 19th century and brings traditional English Country House charm to a living space. The piece is constructed with a walnut frame and upholstered in a neutral oatmeal linen fabric. Key details include a high backrest with padded scroll arms, and dark carved cabriole legs featuring acanthus leaf carving atop claw and ball feet. The chair measures 87 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 71 cm deep. It works well as a reading chair in a study, a fireside seat in a living room, or an accent piece in a bedroom. The sturdy wooden construction and comfortable upholstered seating provide a practical and classic seating option for daily use in traditional and transitional interiors alike.

FAQs

Wing armchairs from the 19th century typically feature high backs, side wings designed to minimise draughts, upholstered scroll arms, and carved timber legs such as cabriole or turned styles.

Construction usually involves a solid hardwood frame, such as walnut or mahogany, webbed seating with steel coil springs, natural fillings like horsehair or fibre, and woven textile upholstery.

Look for hand-carved details on the legs, period-appropriate joinery such as dowel or mortise-and-tenon joints, original timber oxidisation beneath the frame, and hand-tacked upholstery foundations.

Position the armchair alongside a minimalist side table and modern floor lamp to create a reading nook, as neutral upholstery bridges classical proportions with contemporary schemes.

Vacuum fabric gently using a soft brush attachment, keep solid wood legs clean with a dry microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax polish periodically to the timber, and position away from direct sunlight.