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Pair of Early Victorian Carved Rosewood Bedroom Chairs.
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Pair of Early Victorian Carved Rosewood Bedroom Chairs.

19th century
Description

Pair of Early Victorian carved rosewood bedroom chairs.

Good colour and condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Side Chairs to the 1850s.

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Description
Pair of Early Victorian carved rosewood bedroom chairs.

Good colour and condition.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated these Victorian Rosewood Side Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222907
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A pair of early Victorian rosewood balloon back side chairs featuring carved foliate splats, cabriole front legs, and green velvet upholstered seats.
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Archive I A pair of early Victorian rosewood balloon back side chairs featuring carved foliate splats, cabriole front legs, and green velvet upholstered seats.

Pair of Early Victorian Carved Rosewood Bedroom Chairs.

Archive II A pair of early Victorian rosewood balloon back side chairs featuring carved foliate splats, cabriole front legs, and green velvet upholstered seats. View II
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Oxford
OX44 7RW
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A pair of early Victorian rosewood balloon back side chairs featuring carved foliate splats, cabriole front legs, and green velvet upholstered seats.
Pair of early Victorian carved rosewood bedroom chairs.
Ref: SA1222907
A pair of early Victorian rosewood balloon back side chairs featuring carved foliate splats, cabriole front legs, and green velvet upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown, Green
  • MotifsBalloon back, Cabriole legs, Carved foliate splat, Velvet upholstered seat
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This pair of early Victorian side chairs belongs to the Victorian period, dating around 1850. Constructed from rosewood with a dark brown finish, the bedroom chairs display balloon backs, carved foliate splats, and cabriole front legs terminating in scroll feet. Each piece features a seat upholstered in green velvet. The visible woodwork displays detailed relief carvings along the top rail and centre splat, alongside natural grain variations across the dark timber surfaces. Measuring 86 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, these side chairs suit various interior settings within a modern home. Placed in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway, the seating provides both a functional resting spot and an authentic period decorative element. The compact footprint allows the pair to sit easily against a wall or beside a dressing table while adding traditional nineteenth-century design character to the interior space.

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Early Victorian balloon back chairs feature a rounded, continuous backrest tapering towards the seat rail, often styled with carved central splats and cabriole legs. Popularised in the mid-19th century, these side chairs were frequently constructed from hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany for use in bedrooms and reception rooms.

Cabinetmakers during the Victorian period favoured dense hardwoods like rosewood, mahogany, and walnut, frequently hand-carved with foliate motifs. Seats were built with corner blocks, traditional webbing, horsehair padding, and finished with velvet, damask, or silk upholstery.

Authentic 19th-century rosewood chairs exhibit distinct dark grain patternings with rich reddish-brown hues, paired with hand-carved detailing that displays slight variations. Construction indicators include hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, original frame oxidisation on the underside, and period seat rails.

Pair these carved side chairs with a contemporary desk, position them in a hallway alcove, or style them as accent seating in a living space. The dark timber and textured velvet upholstery provide contrasting warmth within modern, neutral, or eclectic schemes.

Timber frames should be dusted regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and polished occasionally with high-grade beeswax, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources. Velvet upholstery requires soft vacuuming with a brush attachment and prompt spot-cleaning with dry methods to preserve the pile.
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