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Antique Upholstered Armchair
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Antique Upholstered Armchair

19th century
For Sale by Deva Antiques
Description

A fine quality Victorian mahogany and upholstered Chippendale design country house armchair

Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Chippendale Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09487318
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Blind fretwork carving on the base rail: late Victorian Chinese Chippendale revival tastes.
Pierced corner brackets joining the legs: late nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Deep mahogany colour with natural rubbing along the edges: many decades of careful use.
Generous deep-seated proportions: late nineteenth-century country house comfort.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1212474
Dealers Internal Reference
21658
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Description
A fine quality Victorian mahogany and upholstered Chippendale design country house armchair
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Chippendale Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09487318
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Blind fretwork carving on the base rail: late Victorian Chinese Chippendale revival tastes.
Pierced corner brackets joining the legs: late nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.
Deep mahogany colour with natural rubbing along the edges: many decades of careful use.
Generous deep-seated proportions: late nineteenth-century country house comfort.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212474
Dealers Internal Ref
21658
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
Dealer Profile

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A deep upholstered armchair with gold damask fabric, broad scroll arms with brass stud trim, and carved dark timber legs.
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Archive I A deep upholstered armchair with gold damask fabric, broad scroll arms with brass stud trim, and carved dark timber legs.

Antique Upholstered Armchair

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A deep upholstered armchair with gold damask fabric, broad scroll arms with brass stud trim, and carved dark timber legs.
Antique upholstered armchair
Ref: SA1212474
A deep upholstered armchair with gold damask fabric, broad scroll arms with brass stud trim, and carved dark timber legs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Damask, Brass
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsDamask upholstery, Scroll arms, Brass studding, Carved square legs
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

This Victorian armchair is a Chippendale revival piece made of mahogany and upholstered in gold and brown damask fabric. The deep chair has a shaped backrest and broad scroll arms embellished with brass studding along the borders, above a generous seat cushion. The dark timber frame rests on carved square legs with intricate bracket details and rope-twist moulding along the lower rail. Measuring 85 cm high, 96 cm wide, and 94 cm deep, the armchair provides a comfortable and substantial seating option for daily relaxation. Suitable for placement in a traditional drawing room, a spacious study, or a country house library, the armchair integrates well with classic interior schemes. The combination of rich upholstery patterns and carved woodwork makes it a practical seating choice for reading corners or fireside arrangements. The sturdy timber construction and plush cushioning support long periods of sitting while maintaining a decorative presence within the home.

Originating in the eighteenth century, Chippendale style seating is characterised by solid hardwood frames, intricate carving on legs and aprons, and substantial proportions designed for formal and informal living spaces.

Period armchairs were built around hand-joined timber frames, typically mahogany, oak, or beech, utilizing natural fibre webbing, coiled metal springs, horsehair padding, and hand-tacked textiles such as damask or velvet.

Authentic period frames feature hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, evidence of hand-carving tools on the underside, natural timber oxidisation, and irregular placement of original brass upholstery tacks.

A substantial period armchair can serve as an accent piece alongside contemporary sleek sofas, neutral rugs, and modern lighting to create a balanced, layered design scheme.

Vacuum textile surfaces gently using a soft brush attachment, keep the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and polish visible timber elements with natural beeswax.
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