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Pair of Mahogany & Leather Library Chairs C.1830
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Pair of Mahogany & Leather Library Chairs C.1830

19th century
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Fabulous pair of English mahogany and leather library armchairs c.1830. Solid mahogany frames with graceful curving shape and moulded detail to the backrest and crook arms. Buttoned upholstered backrest and arm pads and large sprung seats all upholstered in good quality black leather with brass studs (also continued on the rear of the chairs). Shaped front edge to the seat with a moulded frame below. Raised on good turned and tapering front legs carved with roundels, a rope twist detail, petals and gadrooning. Raised on the original brass castors. Rear legs swept out and back for stability. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 21" (53.5 cm)

Height: 36" (91.5 cm)

Depth: 24.5" (62 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated these Antique Mahogany Library Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1218521
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38468
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Fabulous pair of English mahogany and leather library armchairs c.1830. Solid mahogany frames with graceful curving shape and moulded detail to the backrest and crook arms.
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Buttoned upholstered backrest and arm pads and large sprung seats all upholstered in good quality black leather with brass studs (also continued on the rear of the chairs).
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Shaped front edge to the seat with a moulded frame below. Raised on good turned and tapering front legs carved with roundels, a rope twist detail, petals and gadrooning. Raised on the original brass castors. Rear legs swept out and back for stability. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 21" (53.5 cm)

Height: 36" (91.5 cm)

Depth: 24.5" (62 cm)

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated these Antique Mahogany Library Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218521
Dealers Internal Ref
38468
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A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors.
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Archive I A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors.

Pair of Mahogany & Leather Library Chairs c.1830

Archive II A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View II
Archive III A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View III
Archive IV A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View IV
Archive V A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View V
Archive VI A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View VI
Archive VII A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View IX
Archive X A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View X
Archive XI A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View XI
Archive XII A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors. View XII
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A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors.
Pair of Mahogany & Leather Library Chairs c.1830
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A pair of William IV mahogany library chairs featuring deep-buttoned dark leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, turned carved front legs, and castors.
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William IV library chairs, dating from around 1830 to 1837, bridge the transition between Regency and Victorian styles. They typically feature heavy mahogany frames, turned or carved front legs, swept rear legs, deep button-tufted leather upholstery, and brass castors.

Chairs from this period were predominantly constructed from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany. Upholstery utilised natural horsehair padding, steel coil springs or webbing, heavy leather skins finished with brass studding, and cast brass wheel castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details, hand-driven brass studding, and natural frame wear near the joints. The underside often shows hand-sawn timber rails, historical webbing, and original iron or brass screws rather than modern uniform fasteners.

A pair of nineteenth-century library chairs can flank a modern console table or be placed opposite a contemporary sofa to create balance. The warm wood tones and dark leather pair well with neutral stone floors, minimalist shelving, and structured architectural lighting.

Keep the wood and leather away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking and fading. Apply a natural beeswax polish to the mahogany frame annually, and treat the leather with a specialist leather conditioner to maintain moisture without degrading the original patina.
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