Victorian Velvet Armchair Pair 19th Century

Name: A Pair of Victorian Walnut Upholstered Arm Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1220807
Price: 425 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialVelvet, Walnut, Brass
ColourGold
MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, High backrests, Piped upholstery

This pair of nineteenth-century Victorian armchairs brings traditional English country house character to a living room, study, or bedroom today. Each chair has a high, slightly curved backrest, padded armrests, and a deep seat cushion finished with piped edges. The upholstery is covered in gold velvet fabric showing light signs of age and wear across the pile. Beneath the seat, the frame stands on turned walnut front legs fitted with original brass castors. The rich timber shows a warm brown tone with distinct wood grain, contrasting against the lighter metallic wheels. Practical dimensions for these generous seats are approximately 90 cm in height, 85 cm in width, and 90 cm in depth. They provide a comfortable and supportive seating option for daily relaxation or fireside placement.

FAQs

Victorian armchairs from the mid-to-late 19th century are defined by their deep, padded seats, plush upholstery, and polished timber legs, frequently featuring turned detailing and brass castors.

These chairs were constructed with solid timber frames such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, incorporating coil-sprung seating layered with natural stuffing and upholstered in heavy fabrics like velvet or damask.

Authentic Victorian examples typically display hand-turned wood legs, original ceramic or brass castors, traditional coil springs with hessian webbing, and frame marks beneath the seat casing.

Pairing rich velvet Victorian seating with clean-lined modern decor creates an engaging visual contrast, particularly when placed alongside sleek side tables or abstract framed artwork.

Vacuum velvet upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, position the furniture away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and treat visible wood legs with beeswax polish.

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A Pair of Victorian Walnut Upholstered Arm Chairs