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A Victorian Library Armchair
For sale by Jeckyll & Co
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A Victorian Library Armchair

19th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co
Description

A battered and well loved old armchair upholstered and patched in buttoned sailcloth- for those looking for a project.

Would be a great extra in a film!

It needs a bit of attention and is not especially comfortable....but it's got something don't you think?

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arrnaged at cost price

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Victorian Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1203562
Description
A battered and well loved old armchair upholstered and patched in buttoned sailcloth- for those looking for a project.

Would be a great extra in a film!

It needs a bit of attention and is not especially comfortable....but it's got something don't you think?

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arrnaged at cost price

For news and stock updates follow us on Instagram: jeckyllandco

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Victorian Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203562
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs.
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Archive I A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs.

A Victorian Library Armchair

Archive II A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs. View II
Archive III A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs. View III
Archive IV A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs. View IV
Archive V A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs. View V
Archive VI A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs. View VII
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Jeckyll & Co
Telephone 07735 072466
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeckyllco
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 65
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A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs.
A Victorian library armchair
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A Victorian library armchair upholstered in worn dark brown leather featuring a buttoned backrest, padded arms, and turned wooden front legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Hardwood, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsButton back, Turned legs, Stud trim, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 81 cm (32 in)

This Victorian library armchair from the 19th century measures 95 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 81 cm deep. The piece is constructed from hardwood and leather, finished in dark brown, and stands on turned wooden front legs. It has a high buttoned backrest, padded armrests, and decorative metal stud trim along the edges of the upholstery. The sailcloth and leather upholstery shows significant wear and tearing, particularly on the arms and seat, indicating extensive use. Suitable for a restoration project, this armchair fits well in a gentleman's library or study. It provides seating with a traditional silhouette that requires reupholstery and attention before daily use in a home setting.

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Designed during the 19th century for private reading rooms and studies, Victorian library armchairs typically feature deep seats, padded armrests, sturdy hardwood frames, and dark leather upholstery suited to prolonged seating.

These chairs were constructed using solid hardwood frames, such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints, hand-tied coil springs, horsehair padding, and hand-tacked leather hide.

Authentic pieces display hand-turned wood legs, brass castors, individual brass studding, irregular hand-stitching, and natural surface wear or patination on the leather upholstery rather than uniform synthetic textures.

Pair the chair with a contemporary floor lamp and a minimalist side table to create a dedicated reading corner, or position it alongside modern upholstery to add historical texture and contrast to a living space.

Keep the leather away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying or cracking, dust regularly with a soft cloth, and apply a specialised leather conditioner periodically to maintain flexibility.
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