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Late Victorian Gainsborough Chair with Original Leather Upholstery
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Late Victorian Gainsborough Chair with Original Leather Upholstery

19th century
Sold 4 February 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
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A fine quality George III style mahogany framed Gainsborough chair with superb original deep buttoned leather upholstery c.1900. Swept arched top to the deep buttoned back, arms set to each side with moulded mahogany arm supports. Deep buttoned seat sat over straight front legs with moulded corners, splayed legs to the rear, all supported by a base stretcher. The original golden brown quality hide upholstery in superb condition with a rich patina. This chair is presented in superb original condition with a good even colour and patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 28" wide x 27" deep x 40.5" high to top of chair back x 19" seat height.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Gainsborough Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193559
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Stock number 42814
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Description
A fine quality George III style mahogany framed Gainsborough chair with superb original deep buttoned leather upholstery c.1900.
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Swept arched top to the deep buttoned back, arms set to each side with moulded mahogany arm supports.
Sturmans Antiques

Deep buttoned seat sat over straight front legs with moulded corners, splayed legs to the rear, all supported by a base stretcher. The original golden brown quality hide upholstery in superb condition with a rich patina. This chair is presented in superb original condition with a good even colour and patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 28" wide x 27" deep x 40.5" high to top of chair back x 19" seat height.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
68.5cm (26.97")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Gainsborough Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193559
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42814
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A late Victorian brown leather button-tufted Gainsborough armchair with open padded arms and straight wooden legs.
Late Victorian Gainsborough Chair with Original Leather Upholstery
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Brass studding, Open padded arms, Straight fluted legs
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 68.5 cm (27 in)

FAQs

The Gainsborough chair originated in mid-18th-century England, featuring a wide seat and upholstered arms designed to accommodate the voluminous fashions of the period while remaining comfortable for writing or reading.

These chairs are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring traditional joinery, hand-tied coil spring interiors, horsehair stuffing, and genuine leather upholstery secured with individual brass tacks.

Authenticity can be determined by examining the timber grain, hand-forged or traditional headless tacks, natural wear patterns on the leather, and the presence of hand-stitched details rather than modern machine-crimped staples.

An antique leather armchair creates a sophisticated focal point when paired with a sleek, minimalist modern desk or used as a standalone accent seating piece in a neutral-toned living space.

Preserve antique leather by keeping it out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and periodically applying micro-crystalline wax or specialized leather conditioners to prevent cracking.
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