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19th Century Antique Slipper Chair with Fringe
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19th Century Antique Slipper Chair with Fringe

19th century
Description

A beautifully shaped Victorian antique slipper chair with a soft, relaxed feel and lovely decorative detail.

The low, generous seat and deep buttoned back make this slipper chair an inviting and comfortable piece, while the dusky coral pink upholstery (a linen / cotton mix) adds warmth without overpowering a scheme.

Finished with a full fringe skirt and raised on turned legs with original castors.

An easy piece to place - ideal in a bedroom corner, dressing room, or as part of a layered seating arrangement.

Upholstery is clean and very presentable. Structurally solid and ready to use.

SIZE GUIDE:

Height 77cm

Width 54cm

Depth 90cm

Seat height approx 30cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Declaration

The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Fringed Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1212012
Description
A beautifully shaped Victorian antique slipper chair with a soft, relaxed feel and lovely decorative detail.

The low, generous seat and deep buttoned back make this slipper chair an inviting and comfortable piece, while the dusky coral pink upholstery (a linen / cotton mix) adds warmth without overpowering a scheme.

fig 1. A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base.
fig 1. 19th Century Antique Slipper Chair with Fringe

Finished with a full fringe skirt and raised on turned legs with original castors.

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An easy piece to place - ideal in a bedroom corner, dressing room, or as part of a layered seating arrangement.
The Antiques Hound

Upholstery is clean and very presentable. Structurally solid and ready to use.

SIZE GUIDE:

Height 77cm

Width 54cm

Depth 90cm

Seat height approx 30cm

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Fringed Slipper Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212012
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Archive I A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base.

19th Century Antique Slipper Chair with Fringe

Archive II A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base. View VII
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A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base.
19th Century Antique Slipper Chair with Fringe
Ref: SA1212012
A 19th-century low armless slipper chair upholstered in a patterned dusty pink fabric featuring button tufting on the backrest and dense fringe along the base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSlipper Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFabric, Textile, Timber
  • ColourDusty Pink
  • MotifsButton-tufted backrest, Fringed skirt base, Armless silhouette, Low-profile seat
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

This 19th-century Victorian antique slipper chair embodies classic English Country House style through its armless silhouette and low-profile design. The piece is upholstered in a patterned dusty pink linen and cotton mix textile, complemented by a dense fringed skirt base and a button-tufted backrest with deep tufting details visible on the curved back. The upholstery exhibits a soft texture with a subtle repeated motif across the dusky coral pink surface, while the overall frame provides an inviting and comfortable seat. Measuring 77 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 90 cm deep, the chair offers generous proportions for everyday placement. It works well in a bedroom corner, a dressing room, or integrated into a layered sitting room arrangement to provide accessible and relaxed extra seating.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th century, a slipper chair is a low-slung, armless upholstered seat designed to assist ladies in dressing and putting on footwear. By the 19th century, these chairs evolved into popular decorative accent pieces for private bedrooms, boudoirs, and drawing rooms.

Traditional 19th-century slipper chairs were built around solid hardwood internal frames, typically mahogany, oak, or walnut. Upholstery involved natural horsehair padding, metal coil springs, woven webbing, and decorative embellishments like bullion fringe and button tufting.

Authentic period examples feature hand-stitched upholstery techniques, original brass castors beneath the fringing or legs, hand-turned wooden frame joinery, and proportional low seat heights without arms.

A slipper chair works exceptionally well in dressing rooms, bedroom corners, or alongside low coffee tables in living spaces. Its low profile allows it to provide comfortable seating without visually obstructing sightlines or room flow.

Vacuum the fabric regularly on a low suction setting using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation in the tufting. Keep the item out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and clean silk or cotton fringe using gentle, professional cleaning methods.
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