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Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs
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Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs

19th century
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A stylish pair of antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chairs with unusual circular spider web backs, shaped arms and newly upholstered seats. The backs are beautifully detailed with carved roundels, pierced splats and a carved crest, giving the chairs a strong decorative look from every angle.

The mahogany has a rich polished colour and the frames are well shaped with swept arms, carved seat rails and elegant cabriole legs. These would work beautifully as desk chairs, hall chairs, bedroom chairs or occasional chairs either side of a console.

Spider web and wheel back designs were made to give a chair a lighter, more decorative appearance while still keeping the strength of a framed back. They were often used in library, desk or drawing room chairs where the chair needed to be attractive from the front and back.

Condition report

Good condition with age related wear and marks. The frames are solid and the chairs have been newly upholstered.

Dimensions

Height: 99 cm (39 inches)

Width: 65.5 cm (25.8 inches)

Depth: 49 cm (19.3 inches)

Seat height: 45 cm (17.7 inches)

Date: 1880

Origin: English

A decorative pair of antique Victorian carved mahogany spider web back desk chairs for sale, available for UK and worldwide shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs to the 1880s.

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SA1212546
Dealers Internal Reference
3114
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A stylish pair of antique Victorian carved mahogany desk chairs with unusual circular spider web backs, shaped arms and newly upholstered seats.
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The backs are beautifully detailed with carved roundels, pierced splats and a carved crest, giving the chairs a strong decorative look from every angle.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A pair of antique carved dark mahogany armchairs with circular spider web backrest designs and pale patterned upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs

The mahogany has a rich polished colour and the frames are well shaped with swept arms, carved seat rails and elegant cabriole legs. These would work beautifully as desk chairs, hall chairs, bedroom chairs or occasional chairs either side of a console.

fig 2. A pair of antique carved dark mahogany armchairs with circular spider web backrest designs and pale patterned upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs

Spider web and wheel back designs were made to give a chair a lighter, more decorative appearance while still keeping the strength of a framed back. They were often used in library, desk or drawing room chairs where the chair needed to be attractive from the front and back.

fig 3. A pair of antique carved dark mahogany armchairs with circular spider web backrest designs and pale patterned upholstered seats.
fig 3. Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs

Condition report

Good condition with age related wear and marks. The frames are solid and the chairs have been newly upholstered.

Dimensions

Height: 99 cm (39 inches)

Width: 65.5 cm (25.8 inches)

Depth: 49 cm (19.3 inches)

Seat height: 45 cm (17.7 inches)

Date: 1880

Origin: English

A decorative pair of antique Victorian carved mahogany spider web back desk chairs for sale, available for UK and worldwide shipping.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
65.5cm (25.79")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212546
Dealers Internal Ref
3114
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of antique carved dark mahogany armchairs with circular spider web backrest designs and pale patterned upholstered seats.
Antique Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Spider Web Back Desk Chairs
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Victorian spider web back chairs feature openwork circular or oval backrests carved with radial spokes reminiscent of a web or wheel, inspired by eighteenth-century Neoclassical and Revival designs.

These pieces were crafted using solid mahogany wood, often polished to a rich dark finish, combined with woven or padded fabric upholstery over wooden frame structures.

Authentic Victorian examples display hand-carved joinery details, natural aged patina on dark mahogany timber, traditional corner block construction underneath, and curved cabriole or turned legs.

They serve as accent seating alongside contemporary desks, paired with minimalist neutral palettes, or positioned as occasional armchairs in living spaces and libraries.

Dust wood frames regularly with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber finish, and clean fabric upholstery using appropriate gentle textile care methods.
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