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Victorian Gentleman's Chair
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Victorian Gentleman's Chair

19th century
Description

A handsome Victorian gentleman’s chair, raised on elegant ring-turned legs fitted with original brass and porcelain castors.

The chair features shaped and finely carved arm supports, offering both comfort and decorative appeal. The back is of classic spoon form, crafted in rich mahogany and adorned with typical carved detailing, showcasing the quality workmanship of the period.

A well-proportioned and characterful piece, ideal for both practical use and decorative display.

Size:

Height 41" (104cm)

Width 27" (69cm)

Depth 27" (69cm)

Seat height 16" (41cm)

Seat depth 22" (56cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Gentlemans Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206829
Dealers Internal Reference
PP117-31
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Description
A handsome Victorian gentleman’s chair, raised on elegant ring-turned legs fitted with original brass and porcelain castors.
The chair features shaped and finely carved arm supports, offering both comfort and decorative appeal.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The back is of classic spoon form, crafted in rich mahogany and adorned with typical carved detailing, showcasing the quality workmanship of the period.

A well-proportioned and characterful piece, ideal for both practical use and decorative display.

Size:

Height 41" (104cm)

Width 27" (69cm)

Depth 27" (69cm)

Seat height 16" (41cm)

Seat depth 22" (56cm)

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Gentlemans Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1206829
Dealers Internal Ref
PP117-31
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A Victorian gentlemans armchair featuring a carved timber show-frame, deep-buttoned pale green damask upholstery, and turned front legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A Victorian gentlemans armchair featuring a carved timber show-frame, deep-buttoned pale green damask upholstery, and turned front legs on brass castors.

Victorian Gentleman's Chair

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A Victorian gentlemans armchair featuring a carved timber show-frame, deep-buttoned pale green damask upholstery, and turned front legs on brass castors.
Victorian Gentleman's Chair
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A Victorian gentlemans armchair featuring a carved timber show-frame, deep-buttoned pale green damask upholstery, and turned front legs on brass castors.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Victorian gentlemans chair is a substantial upholstered armchair originating in the mid-to-late 19th century, designed with a high back, generous proportions, and padded armrests for comfort in formal parlours or studies.

Victorian armchairs were generally constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring coil-sprung seats, horsehair padding, deep buttoned upholstery, and solid brass castors.

Authentic 19th-century examples typically feature hand-carved timber show-frames with scroll accents, turned or cabriole front legs, brass wheel castors, and traditional deep-tufted or buttoned backrest upholstery.

A Victorian armchair can serve as an accent piece in a contemporary living room, study, or bedroom corner, paired with a modern floor lamp and neutral textiles to create a balanced focal point.

To preserve antique seating, keep timber frames away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, vacuum fabric gently using a soft brush attachment, and polish exposed woodwork with natural beeswax.
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