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Victorian Mahogany Scroll Arm Carver Chair
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Victorian Mahogany Scroll Arm Carver Chair

19th century
Description

A good quality mahogany carver chair dating from the early to mid 19th century. It stands on turned front legs with rear sabre legs and it has large scrolling arms. The seat has been recently recovered in an attractive green leather with a studded border which makes the chair well suited for use as a desk chair.

The chair is in good condition for its age and has a lovely rich patina. There are some signs of age and use, some minor marks and light knocks but nothing detrimental. There are some signs of historic worm to the underneath which has all been treated as a precaution and the chair is strong and sturdy. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 34" / 86cm

Width : 23" / 59cm

Depth : 22" / 56cm

Seat Height : 18" / 46cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Carver Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA1211163
Description
A good quality mahogany carver chair dating from the early to mid 19th century. It stands on turned front legs with rear sabre legs and it has large scrolling arms.
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The seat has been recently recovered in an attractive green leather with a studded border which makes the chair well suited for use as a desk chair.
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fig 1. Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Scroll Arm Carver Chair

The chair is in good condition for its age and has a lovely rich patina. There are some signs of age and use, some minor marks and light knocks but nothing detrimental. There are some signs of historic worm to the underneath which has all been treated as a precaution and the chair is strong and sturdy. It has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Scroll Arm Carver Chair

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 34" / 86cm

Width : 23" / 59cm

Depth : 22" / 56cm

Seat Height : 18" / 46cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Carver Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211163
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs.

Victorian Mahogany Scroll Arm Carver Chair

Archive II Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View II
Archive III Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View III
Archive IV Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View IV
Archive V Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View V
Archive VI Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View VI
Archive VII Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View VIII
Archive IX Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View IX
Archive X Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View X
Archive XI Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs. View XI
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Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs.
Victorian Mahogany Scroll Arm Carver Chair
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Victorian mahogany carver chair featuring dramatically scrolled armrests, a curved top rail, turned front legs, and a dark green leather seat trimmed with brass studs.
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A Victorian scroll arm carver chair is an arm-bearing dining or desk chair produced during the reign of Queen Victoria, featuring curved or scrolled handrests, solid wood construction such as mahogany, and often upholstered seats designed for the head of a formal dining table.

These chairs were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods like Cuban or Honduras mahogany, oak, or walnut. Seats were typically upholstered in leather or horsehair fabric and secured with brass studs or decorative piping.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural patination on the timber, wear on lower stretchers or legs consistent with age, and hand-turned front leg detailing rather than modern uniform machine work.

A single carver chair functions effectively as a statement desk chair in a home office or as an accent piece in a hallway. Pairing rich dark mahogany and leather with light neutral walls creates a balanced contrast between traditional and contemporary elements.

Dust mahogany surfaces with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax polish annually along the wood grain to maintain lustre. Leather upholstery should be wiped clean and conditioned periodically with specialist leather balm to prevent drying or cracking.
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