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Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Desk Chairs
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Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Desk Chairs

19th century
Sold 7 October 2026 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian carved walnut desk chairs having an outstanding quality carved walnut shape top rail, fantastic shaped burr walnut centre splat, shaped walnut open arms, original leather seats standing on shaped cabriole legs with claw and ball feet to the front and outswept back legs.

A handsome pair both being sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 103 cm (40.55 in)

Width 61.5 cm (24.21 in)

Depth 52 cm (20.47 in)

Seat height 48 cm (18.90 in)

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Desk Chairs to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
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SA1200124
Dealers Internal Reference
2834
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Outstanding quality pair of antique Victorian carved walnut desk chairs having an outstanding quality carved walnut shape top rail, fantastic shaped burr walnut centre splat, shaped walnut open arms, original leather seats standing on shaped cabriole legs with claw and ball feet to the front and outswept back legs.

A handsome pair both being sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 103 cm (40.55 in)

Width 61.5 cm (24.21 in)

Depth 52 cm (20.47 in)

Seat height 48 cm (18.90 in)

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Desk Chairs to the 1880s.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200124
Dealers Internal Ref
2834
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A pair of Victorian carved walnut desk armchairs featuring green leather seats, contoured arms, carved splats, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet. SOLD7 OCT 26

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A pair of Victorian carved walnut desk armchairs featuring green leather seats, contoured arms, carved splats, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Desk Chairs
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A pair of Victorian carved walnut desk armchairs featuring green leather seats, contoured arms, carved splats, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Vasiform splat, Brass studding
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 61.5 cm (24 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This pair of Victorian desk armchairs dates to 1880 and comes in a warm brown walnut timber with green leather upholstery held by rows of individual brass studding along the seat borders. Each chair has a carved shaped top rail, a contoured vasiform centre splat, and curved open arms, standing on cabriole legs at the front with ball and claw feet, accompanied by plain outswept back legs. The carved motifs include scrolling foliate details on the crest rails, adding traditional decorative depth to the rich grain of the wood. The chairs measure 103 cm high by 61.5 cm wide by 52 cm deep. These armchairs suit a gentleman's library, a study, or a home office paired with a partner desk or writing table. Their sturdy and structurally sound construction provides comfortable seating for daily reading, writing, or administrative tasks. The classic Victorian styling brings period character to traditional or transitional interior schemes, working well alongside dark wood shelving, leather bookbindings, and oriental rugs. Their substantial proportions and generous armrests offer supportive seating while maintaining a formal aesthetic suitable for prominent placement in a reception room or executive workspace.

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Queen Anne Revival seating from the late Victorian era combines 18th-century stylistic elementssuch as vase-shaped splats, cabriole legs, and ball-and-claw feetwith 19th-century manufacturing techniques and dense timber selections like walnut.

Frame construction primarily utilised solid walnut or mahogany, valued for structural stability and grain figure. Seats were traditionally upholstered in leather or wool damask, secured with brass studding over natural horsehair padding.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, original frame joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, natural patination on timber surfaces, and slight irregularities in carved details indicating hand craftsmanship.

Carved walnut chairs integrate well into modern studies alongside minimalist timber desks or modern executive workspaces, providing texture, historical contrast, and architectural interest.

Apply a natural beeswax polish to the walnut frames annually to nourish the wood and protect the finish. Clean leather upholstery with a soft cloth and apply dedicated leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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