Victorian Crewelwork Armchairs Pair 19th Century

Name: Pair of Victorian Crewelwork Armchairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1204031
Price: 3250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Wool Embroidery, Linen Blend
ColourCream
MotifsCrewelwork embroidery, Turned legs, Rolled arms, Brass castors
SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

These Victorian armchairs come in a classic English Country House style and arrive as a pair. Each seat is upholstered in a cream linen blend fabric decorated with wool crewelwork embroidery, featuring a hand-stitched trailing vine and floral pattern in red and green. The high backs lead down to scrolled rolled arms, supported by dark turned wood front legs fitted with brass castors. Light fading appears in subtle stripes across the fabric, and both chairs have replacement castors. Measuring 91 cm high, 59 cm wide and 65 cm deep with a seat height of 38 cm, these armchairs sit comfortably in a traditional sitting room, a study or a drawing room. They provide a practical seating option arranged together by a fireplace or positioned separately as accent chairs in a living space.

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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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Pair of Victorian Crewelwork Armchairs