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Pair of Victorian Crewelwork Armchairs
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Pair of Victorian Crewelwork Armchairs

19th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

An exceptional pair of Victorian armchairs with a classic "English Country House" aesthetic.

The chairs are upholstered in a vintage crewelwork featuring a hand-stitched trailing vine and floral pattern. While not new, the fabric is remarkably well-preserved. There is some light fading in areas, this appears as subtle stripes, it is worth noting that it is far less prominent in person than it is in the photographs.

Both chairs have been fitted with replacement castors at some point—one chair with a modern set and the other with period-appropriate antique castors.

Seat Height 38cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Crewelwork Armchairs Pair to the Victorian era.

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SA1204031
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1285
Description
An exceptional pair of Victorian armchairs with a classic "English Country House" aesthetic.
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The chairs are upholstered in a vintage crewelwork featuring a hand-stitched trailing vine and floral pattern.
Earl and Rymer

While not new, the fabric is remarkably well-preserved. There is some light fading in areas, this appears as subtle stripes, it is worth noting that it is far less prominent in person than it is in the photographs.

Both chairs have been fitted with replacement castors at some point—one chair with a modern set and the other with period-appropriate antique castors.

Seat Height 38cm.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Crewelwork Armchairs Pair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204031
Dealers Internal Ref
1285
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2026

Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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Archive I A pair of Victorian armchairs upholstered in cream fabric featuring floral crewelwork embroidery, resting on dark turned wood front legs with brass castors.

Pair of Victorian Crewelwork Armchairs

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A pair of Victorian armchairs upholstered in cream fabric featuring floral crewelwork embroidery, resting on dark turned wood front legs with brass castors.
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Victorian crewelwork armchairs feature upholstered frames adorned with hand-embroidered wool thread designs on linen or cotton backings. Popularised in the nineteenth century, these pieces drew design inspiration from seventeenth-century Jacobean embroidery patterns, featuring botanical motifs and curving vine work.

Victorian armchairs typically utilise solid hardwood internal framing, such as beech or oak, with exposed legs crafted from walnut or mahogany. Upholstery traditionally incorporated horsehair padding, steel coil springs, and hand-stitched decorative textiles including wool crewelwork.

Authentic Victorian seating often features hand-turned wooden legs fitted with brass castors, traditional coil spring construction tied with jute twine, and hand-tacked upholstery framing. Frame joinery typically exhibits mortise and tenon construction with hand-finished timber details.

A pair of crewelwork armchairs can be positioned flanking a fireplace or alongside a contemporary plain sofa to introduce texture and historical pattern. Pairing them with neutral walls and minimal architectural detailing allows the embroidered textiles to serve as a focal point.

Antique crewelwork upholstery requires regular, gentle vacuuming using a soft brush attachment and low suction to prevent fibre damage. Direct sunlight exposure should be minimised to prevent thread fading, and professional textile conservators should handle stain removal or thread repairs.
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