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19th C Open Armchair by Hindley & Sons
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19th C Open Armchair by Hindley & Sons

19th century
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A stylish mid 19th century walnut armchair by Hindley & Sons. Having a buttoned back and sprung seat. With scrolled arms and raised on twisted front legs and bold splayed back legs, all retaining the original high quality gilt lacquered castors. Fully re-upholstered, retaining the original horsehair and now ready for a new topcoat. Super quality and condition throughout. Stamped, English, Circa 1850.

Dimensions: Height: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches, Width: 65 cm - 25 1/2 Inches, Depth: 86.5 cm - 34 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Charles Hindley & Sons was a highly regarded 19th-century London-based firm of cabinet makers, upholsterers, and interior decorators. Operating from 1820 to 1892, the company catered to the British gentry and aristocracy, holding a Royal Warrant and exhibiting at the 1851 Great Exhibition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
86.5cm (34.06")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated this Victorian Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1221951
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A stylish mid 19th century walnut armchair by Hindley & Sons. Having a buttoned back and sprung seat.
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With scrolled arms and raised on twisted front legs and bold splayed back legs, all retaining the original high quality gilt lacquered castors.
William James Antiques

Fully re-upholstered, retaining the original horsehair and now ready for a new topcoat. Super quality and condition throughout. Stamped, English, Circa 1850.

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian open armchair featuring black button-tufted fabric upholstery, barley twist wooden arm supports and front legs, and brass castors.
fig 1. 19th C Open Armchair by Hindley & Sons

Dimensions: Height: 91.5 cm - 36 Inches, Width: 65 cm - 25 1/2 Inches, Depth: 86.5 cm - 34 Inches

Price inclusive of courier delivery within England & Wales

Charles Hindley & Sons was a highly regarded 19th-century London-based firm of cabinet makers, upholsterers, and interior decorators. Operating from 1820 to 1892, the company catered to the British gentry and aristocracy, holding a Royal Warrant and exhibiting at the 1851 Great Exhibition.

Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
86.5cm (34.06")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Victorian Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221951
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A 19th-century Victorian open armchair featuring black button-tufted fabric upholstery, barley twist wooden arm supports and front legs, and brass castors.
19th C Open Armchair By Hindley & Sons
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A 19th-century Victorian open armchair featuring black button-tufted fabric upholstery, barley twist wooden arm supports and front legs, and brass castors.
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A 19th-century Victorian open armchair typically features exposed timber arm supports, deep button-tufted upholstery, and decorative turned or barley-twist legs. Popularised during the mid-to-late Victorian era, these pieces combined comfort with detailed cabinet-making techniques.

These armchairs were constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood for the frame and legs. The upholstery traditionally incorporated coil springs, horsehair padding, brass castors, and heavy wool or velvet fabrics.

Authentic pieces often feature stamped maker marks or brass nameplates on the underside of the frame or inside leg backings. Construction details like original brass castors, hand-carved barley twist turnings, and hand-stitched spring webbing indicate period origin.

Place the armchair in a modern living space alongside contemporary lighting and minimalist side tables to create a striking textural contrast. Pairing dark upholstery with neutral walls creates an anchor point in a reading corner or study.

Vacuum upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment and treat timber elements with natural beeswax polish. Keep the armchair away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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