Antique Mahogany Desk Armchair 19th Century

Name: Mid 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1217339
Price: 195 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesk Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourTan Brown
MotifsButton tufting, Scroll armrests, Fluted legs, Castors

This mid-19th century Victorian desk armchair combines rich materials with traditional craftsmanship, presenting a distinguished profile for a gentleman's library or study. The frame uses solid mahogany finished with a warm dark brown polish, supporting a padded seat and back upholstered in tan brown leather. Detailed button tufting accents the backrest, while decorative brass-coloured studs line the perimeter of the seat cushion and armrests. The scrolled wooden armrests display intricate carved details at the front, and the sturdy front legs feature classic fluting terminating in small brass castors. Standing at 95 cm high, this armchair is proportioned for comfortable daily use at a writing desk or executive table. In a contemporary home interior, the chair brings character and period charm when placed beside a traditional wooden bureau or as a standalone desk seat in a home office. The robust timber construction and durable leather upholstery ensure it handles regular seating requirements effectively. The combination of turned woodwork, decorative brass hardware and button detailing makes the piece suitable for both working environments and reading corners. Its classic silhouette integrates smoothly into traditional room schemes while offering functional seating support.

FAQs

Mid-19th century desk armchairs were constructed during the Victorian era to provide structured seating in study and library settings, featuring solid mahogany timber frames, upholstered button-back cushions, and castors.

These armchairs were built using solid mahogany frames, horsehair and coil spring padding, leather upholstery secured with studding, and brass wheel castors on the front legs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved scroll detailing on the arm supports, hand-turned fluted front legs, traditional brass socket castors, and original timber joinery along the seat rails.

Place the armchair alongside a modern minimalist writing table, or situate it independently in a corner accompanied by an industrial floor lamp to serve as a reading seat.

Keep the timber frame away from direct heat sources to prevent joint shrinkage, polish the mahogany with natural beeswax, and treat leather surfaces with specialized hide balm.

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Mid 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair.

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