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Antique Victorian Style Upholstered Rocking Chair C1880
MebleinUK
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Antique Victorian Style Upholstered Rocking Chair C1880

19th century
For Sale by MebleinUK
Description

A beautiful antique upholstered rocking chair crafted in the late Victorian period, featuring elegant carved wooden arms and a richly shaped frame.

The chair displays fine decorative carving to the arms and crest rail, along with turned supports and traditional rocking rails.

The generously upholstered seat and button back panel provide both comfort and classic period character.

The blue upholstery contrasts nicely with the warm tone of the polished wood.

This type of rocking chair was commonly used in Victorian and Edwardian homes in sitting rooms, bedrooms, or nurseries and today remains a charming decorative and functional piece.

Seat height: 42 cm

Very good antique condition.

The frame is solid and stable with smooth rocking movement. Upholstery remains clean and presentable with minor signs of age consistent with use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

MebleinUK has dated this Victorian Upholstered Rocking Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200011
Dealers Internal Reference
B020
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Description
A beautiful antique upholstered rocking chair crafted in the late Victorian period, featuring elegant carved wooden arms and a richly shaped frame.
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The chair displays fine decorative carving to the arms and crest rail, along with turned supports and traditional rocking rails.
MebleinUK
fig 1. A late Victorian upholstered rocking chair featuring a dark carved wooden frame, scroll arms, turned front posts, and blue button-tufted velvet upholstery.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Style Upholstered Rocking Chair C1880

The generously upholstered seat and button back panel provide both comfort and classic period character.

The blue upholstery contrasts nicely with the warm tone of the polished wood.

This type of rocking chair was commonly used in Victorian and Edwardian homes in sitting rooms, bedrooms, or nurseries and today remains a charming decorative and functional piece.

Seat height: 42 cm

Very good antique condition.

The frame is solid and stable with smooth rocking movement. Upholstery remains clean and presentable with minor signs of age consistent with use.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated this Victorian Upholstered Rocking Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200011
Dealers Internal Ref
B020
MebleinUK
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Archive I A late Victorian upholstered rocking chair featuring a dark carved wooden frame, scroll arms, turned front posts, and blue button-tufted velvet upholstery.

Antique Victorian Style Upholstered Rocking Chair C1880

Archive II A late Victorian upholstered rocking chair featuring a dark carved wooden frame, scroll arms, turned front posts, and blue button-tufted velvet upholstery. View II
Archive III A late Victorian upholstered rocking chair featuring a dark carved wooden frame, scroll arms, turned front posts, and blue button-tufted velvet upholstery. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian upholstered rocking chair featuring a dark carved wooden frame, scroll arms, turned front posts, and blue button-tufted velvet upholstery. View IV
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A late Victorian upholstered rocking chair featuring a dark carved wooden frame, scroll arms, turned front posts, and blue button-tufted velvet upholstery.
Antique Victorian Style Upholstered Rocking Chair c1880
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FAQs

Victorian upholstered rocking chairs were crafted during the late nineteenth century, combining traditional hand-carved wooden frames with plush upholstery and button-tufted backrests for enhanced domestic comfort.

These chairs feature solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, combined with coiled spring seats, natural hair padding, and fabrics like velvet or damask.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved floral or scroll motifs, deep button-tufting, hand-turned posts, and smooth wear along the wooden rocker blades consistent with historical age.

Position the chair in a quiet reading corner or bedroom alongside a modern floor lamp and a low-profile side table to highlight its historical character.

Keep the wooden frame away from direct heat sources to prevent timber cracking, vacuum the upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment, and apply natural beeswax to the timber periodically.
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