Victorian Upholstered Armchair 19th Century

Name: Antique Arm Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1220374
Price: 475 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialUpholstery Fabric, Mahogany, Ceramic Castors
ColourDuck Egg Blue
MotifsTurned legs, Rope piping, Curved scroll back, Ceramic castors
SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This Victorian armchair dates from 1880 and exemplifies English Country House style. The piece comprises an upholstered frame covered in pale duck egg blue patterned fabric, detailed with light rope piping and button accents along the arms. The structure incorporates scroll arms and a curved scroll back, resting on turned dark mahogany legs fitted with small ceramic castors at the base. Visible details include neat upholstery seams outlined in twisted cord, rich dark brown wood tones on the short turned supports, and small white ceramic wheels. The armchair measures 94 cm high, 78 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, with internal seat dimensions providing comfortable proportions for daily sitting. This seating option suits placement in a living room, a quiet reading corner, or a bedroom sitting area, offering classic Victorian character and practical comfort for contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Originating in the 19th century, Victorian upholstered armchairs feature padded frames, deep seat proportions, turned timber legs, and decorative piping or buttoning designed for comfort in domestic drawing rooms.

These chairs typically feature a solid hardwood frame, such as beech or oak, stuffed with horsehair or natural fibre, supported by coil springs, and finished with mahogany or walnut turned legs on castors.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit hand-stitched upholstery webbing, original brass or ceramic castors, hand-turned wooden legs, and evidence of historical re-upholstery over a solid timber frame.

Position the armchair in a reading nook, bedroom corner, or alongside contemporary minimalist seating to introduce visual texture, soft historical contours, and classic proportions.

Vacuum the fabric gently with a soft brush attachment, keep the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and polish turned wooden legs with natural beeswax.

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