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Victorian Gilt Fireside Armchair
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Victorian Gilt Fireside Armchair

19th century
Description

Victorian period gilt framed open fireside armchair raised in shaped forelegs.

Upholstery covering to seat, back and arms.

Sturdy condition. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 43”

Width 28”

Seat Depth 20”

Floor to Seat 16”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Giltwood Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222930
Dealers Internal Reference
PP. 4/7/426
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Description
Victorian period gilt framed open fireside armchair raised in shaped forelegs.

Upholstery covering to seat, back and arms.

Sturdy condition. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 43”

Width 28”

Seat Depth 20”

Floor to Seat 16”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Giltwood Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222930
Dealers Internal Ref
PP. 4/7/426
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A Victorian giltwood armchair featuring a gold carved frame, cabriole legs, padded armrests, and dark blue velvet upholstery decorated with central floral embroidery.
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Archive I A Victorian giltwood armchair featuring a gold carved frame, cabriole legs, padded armrests, and dark blue velvet upholstery decorated with central floral embroidery.

Victorian Gilt Fireside Armchair

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A Victorian giltwood armchair featuring a gold carved frame, cabriole legs, padded armrests, and dark blue velvet upholstery decorated with central floral embroidery.
Victorian Gilt Fireside Armchair
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A Victorian giltwood armchair featuring a gold carved frame, cabriole legs, padded armrests, and dark blue velvet upholstery decorated with central floral embroidery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Velvet, Silk Embroidery
  • ColourGold and Dark Blue
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved C-scrolls, Floral embroidery, Padded manchettes
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Victorian fireside armchair dates to 1880 and takes inspiration from the French Chateau style. The piece uses a giltwood frame finished in gold, paired with dark blue velvet upholstery across the seat, back and padded armrests, known as manchettes. Elaborate floral embroidery in white and pink silk threads decorates the centre of both the backrest and the seat cushion. The carved frame includes ornate C-scrolls along the crest and apron, alongside shaped cabriole legs with carved details at the knees. The open-arm design incorporates padded armrests, while light wear is visible on the fabric surface from use. Measuring 109 cm high, 71 cm wide and 51 cm deep, this armchair provides a compact seating option for a living room, bedroom or reading nook. The sturdy frame accommodates everyday use while adding a decorative focal point to a traditional interior scheme.

FAQs

Victorian giltwood armchairs typically draw design influence from French Rococo and Louis XV styles, featuring carved wooden frames coated in gold leaf and upholstered in rich fabrics such as velvet or needlepoint.

Frames were carved from wood, coated with gesso layers, and finished with gold leaf application using water or oil gilding, complemented by traditional hand-stitched upholstery.

Authentic pieces show natural surface wear to the gilded finish revealing the underlying clay bole or white gesso, alongside hand-carved joinery and traditional interior stuffing like horsehair.

Position the chair as a standalone accent piece alongside contemporary minimalist furniture, or integrate it into an eclectic interior scheme to highlight its carved detail and textile work.

Dust the gilded frame carefully with a soft dry brush to avoid flaking, and clean the embroidered velvet upholstery using a gentle brush attachment on a low-suction vacuum cleaner.
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