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Early Victorian Rosewood Armchair
Ropeworks Antiques
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Ropeworks Antiques

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Early Victorian Rosewood Armchair

19th century
Description

A good quality early Victorian Rosewood armchair in very good condition.

Original castors, traditional upholstery is very good.

Circa 1840.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1195742
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Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

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Description
A good quality early Victorian Rosewood armchair in very good condition.

Original castors, traditional upholstery is very good.

Circa 1840.

Now available from our large showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195742
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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An early Victorian tub armchair crafted from dark carved rosewood with scroll armrests, cabriole legs on brass castors, and upholstered in a patterned beige floral fabric.
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Archive I An early Victorian tub armchair crafted from dark carved rosewood with scroll armrests, cabriole legs on brass castors, and upholstered in a patterned beige floral fabric.

Early Victorian Rosewood armchair

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Telephone 07725 509949
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Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
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An early Victorian tub armchair crafted from dark carved rosewood with scroll armrests, cabriole legs on brass castors, and upholstered in a patterned beige floral fabric.
Early Victorian Rosewood armchair
Ref: SA1195742
An early Victorian tub armchair crafted from dark carved rosewood with scroll armrests, cabriole legs on brass castors, and upholstered in a patterned beige floral fabric.
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Early Victorian rosewood armchairs, produced between 1837 and 1860, are characterised by rich dark timber, hand-carved decorative motifs, curved silhouettes, and Rococo Revival influences. They frequently feature low seats, horseshoe-shaped backrests, cabriole legs, and brass castors designed for formal drawing rooms or reading spaces.

These pieces were constructed with solid or veneered Brazilian rosewood frames, hand-tied steel coil springs, natural horsehair padding, and solid brass castors. Rosewood was particularly favoured for its dense grain pattern, dark reddish-brown hue, and durability.

Look for evidence of genuine hand-carving, original brass stamped castors, hand-sawn frame joints, and the characteristic grain of rosewood with distinct dark striations. Period pieces also exhibit age-appropriate patination and oxidisation on the unpolished underside of the wooden frame.

Position the chair in an empty corner alongside a minimalist floor lamp to create a dedicated reading area, or pair it with contemporary sofas to add historical texture. Re-upholstering in a textured plain linen or velvet can also harmonize the antique frame with modern color palettes.

Position the item away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and cracking. Wax the timber frame sparingly once or twice a year with a clear beeswax polish, rubbing gently along the direction of the grain.
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