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19th Century Solid Rosewood Campaign Armchair (Attributed to J. Herbert Mcnair)
Colton Antiques
for sale €3,335     $3,620
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19th Century Solid Rosewood Campaign Armchair (Attributed to J. Herbert Mcnair)

19th century
For Sale by Colton Antiques
Description

An exceptional 19th-century solid rosewood folding campaign armchair.

Designed in a highly sought-after style attributed to Glasgow School pioneer J. Herbert McNair, this historic piece offers a striking, sculptural silhouette for a refined study, library, or modern collector's space.

The chair features a versatile four-position reclining mechanism, authentic brass-mounted fittings, and its signature removable slung seat. It presents beautifully as a premium showroom piece, showcasing the dense, rich grain of the solid rosewood alongside its distinctive mechanical elements.

Dimensions:

* Depth - 102cm

* Height - 89cm

* Width - 66cm

Declaration

Colton Antiques has dated this Rosewood Campaign Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1202835
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074
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Description
An exceptional 19th-century solid rosewood folding campaign armchair.

Designed in a highly sought-after style attributed to Glasgow School pioneer J.

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Herbert McNair, this historic piece offers a striking, sculptural silhouette for a refined study, library, or modern collector's space.
Colton Antiques
fig 1. A nineteenth-century rosewood campaign armchair with a reclining frame, pierced oval armrests, and patterned flame-stitch upholstery.
fig 1. 19th Century Solid Rosewood Campaign Armchair (Attributed to J. Herbert Mcnair)

The chair features a versatile four-position reclining mechanism, authentic brass-mounted fittings, and its signature removable slung seat. It presents beautifully as a premium showroom piece, showcasing the dense, rich grain of the solid rosewood alongside its distinctive mechanical elements.

Dimensions:

Depth - 102cm

Height - 89cm

Width - 66cm

Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Rosewood Campaign Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202835
Dealers Internal Ref
074
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Archive I A nineteenth-century rosewood campaign armchair with a reclining frame, pierced oval armrests, and patterned flame-stitch upholstery.

19th Century Solid Rosewood Campaign Armchair (Attributed to J. Herbert Mcnair)

Archive II A nineteenth-century rosewood campaign armchair with a reclining frame, pierced oval armrests, and patterned flame-stitch upholstery. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century rosewood campaign armchair with a reclining frame, pierced oval armrests, and patterned flame-stitch upholstery. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century rosewood campaign armchair with a reclining frame, pierced oval armrests, and patterned flame-stitch upholstery. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century rosewood campaign armchair with a reclining frame, pierced oval armrests, and patterned flame-stitch upholstery. View V
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A nineteenth-century rosewood campaign armchair with a reclining frame, pierced oval armrests, and patterned flame-stitch upholstery.
19th Century Solid Rosewood Campaign Armchair (Attributed to J. Herbert McNair)
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A nineteenth-century rosewood campaign armchair with a reclining frame, pierced oval armrests, and patterned flame-stitch upholstery.
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A campaign armchair is a piece of portable seating originally engineered for military officers on active service. During the nineteenth century, these pieces incorporated reclining or folding mechanisms, combining mechanical utility with decorative joinery for domestic use.

These armchairs were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or teak to withstand travel and movement. Secondary elements typically include brass hinges, iron adjustment brackets, and durable woven or leather upholstery.

Authentic period examples feature mortise-and-tenon or dovetail joinery, original brass hardware with age-appropriate patination, and functional folding or reclining fittings. Frame components often show hand-cut profiles and wear consistent with structural adjustment.

Position the armchair as an accent piece in a study, library, or living room alongside contemporary neutral textiles. The strong architectural outline and dark wood tones contrast effectively against plain plastered walls or minimalist geometric rugs.

Keep the timber frame away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent shrinkage or cracking. Clean the wood periodically with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish while treating woven upholstery with gentle suction vacuuming.
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