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Mid 19th Century Desk Chair C1857
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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Mid 19th Century Desk Chair C1857

19th century
Description

A rather unusual mid 19th century desk chair. Constructed in ash and elm with fruitwood arms. The chair came from a cutlers in Sheffield and appears to be have been given in remembrance of Richard Woolhouse 1778-1852. A table knife Cutler in Sheffield England.

The chair is raised on turned legs joined by stretchers and with a nicely formed elm slab seat. The back with pierced splats joined by a shaped back rest and arms. The backrest with the steel remembrance Plaque.

Structurally in good solid order and with nice wear to the original black painted finish.

44cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Desk Armchair to the 1850s.

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SA1207954
Dealers Internal Reference
1963
Description
A rather unusual mid 19th century desk chair. Constructed in ash and elm with fruitwood arms.
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The chair came from a cutlers in Sheffield and appears to be have been given in remembrance of Richard Woolhouse 1778-1852.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

A table knife Cutler in Sheffield England.

fig 1. A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Desk Chair C1857

The chair is raised on turned legs joined by stretchers and with a nicely formed elm slab seat. The back with pierced splats joined by a shaped back rest and arms. The backrest with the steel remembrance Plaque.

Structurally in good solid order and with nice wear to the original black painted finish.

44cm seat height

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Mahogany Desk Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207954
Dealers Internal Ref
1963
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Archive I A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail.

Mid 19th Century Desk Chair c1857

Archive II A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View IX
Archive X A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View X
Archive XI A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View XI
Archive XII A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View XII
Archive XIII A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View XIII
Archive XIV A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View XIV
Archive XV A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View XV
Archive XVI A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View XVI
Archive XVII A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View XVII
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Archive XX A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View XX
Archive XXI A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail. View XXI
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A mid-19th-century Victorian dark wood desk armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, turned legs, shaped armrests, and an engraved metal presentation plaque on the crest rail.
Mid 19th Century Desk Chair c1857
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Mid-19th-century Victorian desk chairs feature robust wooden construction, turned legs, curved armrests, and decorative carved or pierced back splats designed for durability in office or library settings.

Craftspeople predominantly utilised solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, securing the frame with mortise and tenon joinery and turned stretchers for reinforced strength.

Authentic period chairs display hand-turned wooden components, genuine surface patina, traditional joinery markings, and occasionally engraved metal presentation plaques fixed to the crest rail.

Pair the chair with a minimalist contemporary writing desk or style it independently as a accent piece within a study or reading nook to introduce historical texture.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber, keeping the piece away from direct radiators and excessive moisture.
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