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A William IV Rosewood Armchair Circa 1835
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A William IV Rosewood Armchair Circa 1835

19th century
Description

A William IV rosewood armchair circa 1835 with spoon shaped back in excellence solid condition ready for a final cover .

Size : 29 inches wide 32 inches deep 36 inches high

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Macintosh Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1206351
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MA4430
Description
A William IV rosewood armchair circa 1835 with spoon shaped back in excellence solid condition ready for a final cover .

Size : 29 inches wide 32 inches deep 36 inches high

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this William IV Rosewood Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206351
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4430
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A William IV rosewood armchair upholstered in textured olive green fabric, featuring carved scroll arm supports and turned front legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A William IV rosewood armchair upholstered in textured olive green fabric, featuring carved scroll arm supports and turned front legs on brass castors.

A William IV rosewood armchair circa 1835

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A William IV rosewood armchair upholstered in textured olive green fabric, featuring carved scroll arm supports and turned front legs on brass castors.
A William IV rosewood armchair circa 1835
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A William IV rosewood armchair upholstered in textured olive green fabric, featuring carved scroll arm supports and turned front legs on brass castors.
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The William IV style dates from roughly 1830 to 1837, acting as a bridge between the light, classical Regency era and the heavier, highly ornamented Victorian period. Furniture from this era is characterised by bold proportions, prominent turned or lotus-carved legs, and substantial native and imported hardwoods like rosewood and mahogany.

Armchairs from the early 19th century typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as rosewood, oak, or beech, assembled with mortise and tenon joinery. Internal padding traditionally comprised natural materials like horsehair and wool felt supported by jute webbing and hand-tied steel coil springs, finished with brass wheel castors.

Authentic William IV chairs feature distinct architectural proportions, heavy turnings, and carved motifs like scrolls or lotus leaves rather than light Regency reeding. Look for period-appropriate construction details, including hand-sawn frame timber, original brass castors secured with square-headed screws, and natural timber patination.

A William IV armchair serves as a grounding accent piece in contemporary schemes when placed alongside modern minimalist side tables or contrasting geometric textiles. Position the chair in a quiet reading corner or library alcove, allowing its rich timber frame and detailed carving to stand out against muted or neutral walls.

Position the chair away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent the rosewood from drying or cracking and the upholstery from fading. Clean timber elements regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to protect the finish, and gently vacuum the fabric using an upholstery brush attachment.
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