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19th Century Brown Leather Button Wing Armchair, C1890

Name: 19th Century Brown Leather Button Wing Armchair, C1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1222040
Price: 2400 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Anthony Short Antiques

Description

Quality Untouched Brown Leather Victorian Wing Armchair

This high quality late 19th-century brown leather button back wing armchair is an excellent example of the George III style. Of substantial proportions, it features a well shaped frame with a deep buttoned back and arms, all retaining the original brown leather upholstery.

The armchair offers a host of refined details, including elegant scrolling arms, a sprung seat with a loose feather cushion, and close nailed brass stud decoration. It stands on cabriole legs terminating in classic claw-and-ball feet, enhancing its timeless and distinguished appearance.

The leather displays a beautiful, untouched colour and rich patination developed over many years, contributing both to its character and its comfort.The seat height is 48 cm.

Overall, this armchair is in good, original condition. It combines exceptional comfort with strong decorative presence, and its superb brown hue and patina reflect the quality and care it has received over time.

Height 107cm (42.1in)

Width 77cm (30.3in)

Depth 76cm (29.9in)

Physical Dimensions

Height

107cm (42.13")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

76cm (29.92")

Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Leather Wingback Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1222040

Dealers Internal Reference

1547

Description

Quality Untouched Brown Leather Victorian Wing Armchair

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This high quality late 19th-century brown leather button back wing armchair is an excellent example of the George III style.

Anthony Short Antiques

Of substantial proportions, it features a well shaped frame with a deep buttoned back and arms, all retaining the original brown leather upholstery.

fig 1. Late Victorian brown leather wingback armchair with deep buttoned tufting, brass studding detail, and carved mahogany cabriole legs. — fig 1. 19th Century Brown Leather Button Wing Armchair, C1890

The armchair offers a host of refined details, including elegant scrolling arms, a sprung seat with a loose feather cushion, and close nailed brass stud decoration. It stands on cabriole legs terminating in classic claw-and-ball feet, enhancing its timeless and distinguished appearance.

fig 2. Late Victorian brown leather wingback armchair with deep buttoned tufting, brass studding detail, and carved mahogany cabriole legs. — fig 2. 19th Century Brown Leather Button Wing Armchair, C1890

The leather displays a beautiful, untouched colour and rich patination developed over many years, contributing both to its character and its comfort.The seat height is 48 cm.

Overall, this armchair is in good, original condition. It combines exceptional comfort with strong decorative presence, and its superb brown hue and patina reflect the quality and care it has received over time.

Height 107cm (42.1in)

Width 77cm (30.3in)

Depth 76cm (29.9in)

Physical Dimensions

Height

107cm (42.13")

Width

77cm (30.31")

Depth

76cm (29.92")

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Leather Wingback Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1222040

Dealers Internal Ref

1547

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Late Victorian brown leather wingback armchair with deep buttoned tufting, brass studding detail, and carved mahogany cabriole legs.

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19TH CENTURY BROWN LEATHER BUTTON WING ARMCHAIR, C1890

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Late Victorian brown leather wingback armchair with deep buttoned tufting, brass studding detail, and carved mahogany cabriole legs. View II

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Late Victorian brown leather wingback armchair with deep buttoned tufting, brass studding detail, and carved mahogany cabriole legs. View III

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Late Victorian brown leather wingback armchair with deep buttoned tufting, brass studding detail, and carved mahogany cabriole legs. View IV

Wingback armchairs were originally designed in late 17th-century England to protect the sitter from cold draughts and retain heat from open fireplaces. By the late Victorian era, fully upholstered buttoned leather wing chairs became standard fixtures in gentlemans clubs and private libraries.

Traditional 19th-century wingback chairs feature solid timber frames, usually constructed from hardwood such as mahogany or beech, paired with deep button-tufted leather upholstery, hand-tacked brass studding, and coil-sprung seating with horsehair filling.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patination on the leather, hand-cut brass upholstery tacks, hand-carved mahogany legs, such as cabriole or ball-and-claw styles, and traditional timber frame joinery such as dowel or mortise-and-tenon joints.

Position the chair in a living space or study corner paired with a minimal floor lamp, textured wool throw, and sleek side table to balance the visual weight and rich patina of the antique leather.

Keep the leather clean by dusting with a soft, dry cloth, apply specialised leather conditioner periodically to maintain flexibility, and position the armchair away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading.

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19th Century Brown Leather Button Wing Armchair, C1890

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