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A Mid 19th Century Adjustable Campaign Chair
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Mid 19th Century Adjustable Campaign Chair

19th century
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A mid 19th Century adjustable campaign chair. In mahogany with brass mounted ratchets to alter the height and angle of the chair and with buttoned leather upholstered seat and arm pads. Original design attributed to J. Herbert McNair who was part of the Glasgow group known as ''The Four''. In very good condition. 960mm high, 680mm wide and 850mm deep. (Dimensions variable) Circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Leather Campaign Chair to the 1860s.

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SA1206118
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Description
A mid 19th Century adjustable campaign chair.
In mahogany with brass mounted ratchets to alter the height and angle of the chair and with buttoned leather upholstered seat and arm pads.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

Original design attributed to J. Herbert McNair who was part of the Glasgow group known as ''The Four''. In very good condition. 960mm high, 680mm wide and 850mm deep. (Dimensions variable) Circa 1860.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Victorian Leather Campaign Chair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206118
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A mid 19th-century Victorian adjustable campaign armchair featuring dark brown button-tufted leather upholstery, a mahogany frame, pierced armrests, and brass fittings.
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Warren Farm Stables
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A mid 19th-century Victorian adjustable campaign armchair featuring dark brown button-tufted leather upholstery, a mahogany frame, pierced armrests, and brass fittings.
A mid 19th Century adjustable campaign chair
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A mid 19th-century Victorian adjustable campaign armchair featuring dark brown button-tufted leather upholstery, a mahogany frame, pierced armrests, and brass fittings.
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An antique campaign chair is a portable piece of seating furniture engineered to be folded or dismantled for transport, originally designed for British military officers during expeditions in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Campaign seating typically utilised dense, durable hardwoods such as mahogany or teak, combined with cast brass fittings, leather strapping, and buttoned leather or heavy canvas upholstery designed for endurance.

Authentic period pieces feature functional brass hardware, flush hinges, strapwork, and dismantling mechanisms engineered for mobility, alongside hand-cut joinery and period-appropriate wear to mechanical joints.

A campaign chair functions as a focal accent piece in a study, library, or living room when positioned alongside clean-lined contemporary side tables, textured woven rugs, and modern floor lamps.

Position the timber and leather away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying. Clean the leather with a soft cloth, apply specialised leather conditioner periodically, and dust metal fittings without harsh chemical polishes.
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