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Good Scale Edwardian Library Chair
Claire Langley Antiques
for sale €1,814     $1,969
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Good Scale Edwardian Library Chair

1900 - 1920
Description

A very large scale English library chair with good wide seat. Standing on square taper legs and original castors, and nice kick to back legs. With swept arms and sprung seat and back. Circa 1910

Height to back: 105cm - 41.5"

Depth: 67cm - 26.5"

Width: 71cm - 28"

Width of seat: 52cm - 20.5"

Depth of seat: 48cm - 19"

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this Edwardian Library Armchair to the Edwardian era.

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SA1202963
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C1309
Description
A very large scale English library chair with good wide seat. Standing on square taper legs and original castors, and nice kick to back legs. With swept arms and sprung seat and back. Circa 1910

Height to back: 105cm - 41.5"

Depth: 67cm - 26.5"

Width: 71cm - 28"

Width of seat: 52cm - 20.5"

Depth of seat: 48cm - 19"

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this Edwardian Library Armchair to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202963
Dealers Internal Ref
C1309
Claire Langley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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An Edwardian upholstered library armchair with damask patterned fabric in blue and pink, standing on tapered mahogany legs with brass castors.
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Archive I An Edwardian upholstered library armchair with damask patterned fabric in blue and pink, standing on tapered mahogany legs with brass castors.

Good Scale Edwardian Library Chair

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Claire Langley Antiques
Telephone 01780 592599 or 07752 919 172
Location
Hallidays Yard
Radcliffe Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 1ED
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/clairelangley
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Claire Langley Antiques
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An Edwardian upholstered library armchair with damask patterned fabric in blue and pink, standing on tapered mahogany legs with brass castors.
Good Scale Edwardian Library Chair
Ref: SA1202963
An Edwardian upholstered library armchair with damask patterned fabric in blue and pink, standing on tapered mahogany legs with brass castors.
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Edwardian library chairs, produced between 1901 and 1910, are characterised by generous proportions, deep seating, and comfortable upholstery designed for prolonged reading. They frequently feature tapered wooden legs set on brass castors and understated classical lines.

These chairs typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as mahogany, oak, or beech, fitted with coil-sprung seats and horsehair or wool stuffing. The front legs are often turned or square-tapered, finishing with brass castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-stitched upholstery under-layers, traditional brass castors stamped with maker marks, and solid timber framing beneath the fabric. The joinery usually demonstrates mortise and tenon construction with hand-finished timber legs.

Place the chair beside a standing lamp and bookshelves to create a dedicated reading area, or pair it alongside contemporary minimalist furniture to create visual contrast. The classic silhouette grounds modern interiors without overwhelming the room.

Keep the upholstery out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and vacuum gently using a soft brush attachment. Apply natural beeswax to the timber legs periodically and clean brass castors with a dry cloth to prevent oxidisation.
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