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Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Library Armchair 19th Century
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Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Library Armchair 19th Century

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Antique Victorian carved mahogany library armchair dating to the 19th century and designed in the George II style. The chair is upholstered in close nailed and buttoned brown leather which complements the rich colour of the mahogany frame. It features out curved arms terminating in carved eagle hand grips, adding strong decorative character and period appeal.

The chair stands on elegant cabriole forelegs with finely carved claw and ball feet, typical of the George II influence. The rear legs are swept and supportive, giving the chair a solid and well balanced stance. A high back and generous seat make this armchair both comfortable and visually impressive, ideal for a study, library or statement interior.

The piece shows expected signs of age related wear consistent with its age and use, enhancing its authenticity and antique charm. Overall a striking and well proportioned example of a Victorian library armchair with classical Georgian styling.

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

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Antique Victorian carved mahogany library armchair dating to the 19th century and designed in the George II style.
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The chair is upholstered in close nailed and buttoned brown leather which complements the rich colour of the mahogany frame.
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It features out curved arms terminating in carved eagle hand grips, adding strong decorative character and period appeal.

fig 1. Victorian mahogany library armchair upholstered in button-backed brown leather with carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Library Armchair 19th Century

The chair stands on elegant cabriole forelegs with finely carved claw and ball feet, typical of the George II influence. The rear legs are swept and supportive, giving the chair a solid and well balanced stance. A high back and generous seat make this armchair both comfortable and visually impressive, ideal for a study, library or statement interior.

fig 2. Victorian mahogany library armchair upholstered in button-backed brown leather with carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Library Armchair 19th Century

The piece shows expected signs of age related wear consistent with its age and use, enhancing its authenticity and antique charm. Overall a striking and well proportioned example of a Victorian library armchair with classical Georgian styling.

Date of Manufacture

Heavenly Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

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Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Library Armchair 19th Century

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Victorian mahogany library armchair upholstered in button-backed brown leather with carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Library Armchair 19th Century
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Victorian mahogany library armchair upholstered in button-backed brown leather with carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourChestnut Brown
  • MotifsClaw and ball feet, Cabriole legs, Button-backed leather, Carved armrests

This nineteenth-century Victorian library armchair, designed in the George II style, is constructed from mahogany and upholstered in chestnut brown leather. The wooden frame displays a deep finish, complemented by close-nailed brass studding and a button-backed arrangement across the high backrest. Out-curved armrests terminate in carved eagle hand grips, while the front of the seat rail and legs exhibit detailed carving. The piece stands on cabriole forelegs with claw and ball feet, paired with plain swept rear legs. Natural creasing and surface marks are visible on the leather seat and back, showing expected signs of age-related wear. With overall approximate dimensions of 70 cm wide by 75 cm deep and 105 cm high, the armchair provides a comfortable and supportive seating option. It functions well within a study, library, or statement interior as a traditional reading chair.

Victorian Chippendale revival library armchairs, produced during the late 19th century, incorporate 18th-century design motifs such as carved cabriole legs, claw and ball feet, and elaborate cresting, tailored for grand domestic study or library spaces.

These chairs typically feature solid mahogany timber frames, hand-carved decorative elements, coiled spring seating, natural horsehair padding, and hand-tacked hide leather upholstery secured with brass studding.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved detail with slight asymmetry, hand-cut joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, original brass upholstery tacks, and genuine wear or patina on the leather and timber armrests.

Place this sculptural armchair alongside a modern minimalist desk, beneath a contemporary reading lamp, or as a focal accent piece within a traditional study or living area.

Keep the timber dusted with a dry soft cloth, apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to protect the wood finish, and condition the leather periodically with specialised leather balm to prevent cracking while avoiding direct heat sources.
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