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An Early Victorian Walnut Armchair
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An Early Victorian Walnut Armchair

19th century
Description

An early Victorian showframe walnut armchair, the arched moulded backrail surrounding a deeply buttoned backrest, to broad padded armrests with scrolling ends, and with a generous deep seat over a shaped seatrail and nicely curved supports on scrolling feet, upholstered in a ribbed grey velvet bordered in pale gold braid, English circa 1850.

Condition: Excellent, the chair is in very good condition with no breaks, damage or repairs, the fabric, whilst not new, has been well maintained and is in very good condition with no damage or tears, and the buttoned back is in excellent condition. The chair is extremely comfortable to sit in, and overall has elegant proportions and a pleasing patina and colour. The seat depth is 59cm (23")

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1224063
Description
An early Victorian showframe walnut armchair, the arched moulded backrail surrounding a deeply buttoned backrest, to broad padded armrests with scrolling ends, and with a generous deep seat over a shaped seatrail and nicely curved supports on scrolling feet, upholstered in a ribbed grey velvet bordered in pale gold braid, English circa 1850.

Condition: Excellent, the chair is in very good condition with no breaks, damage or repairs, the fabric, whilst not new, has been well maintained and is in very good condition with no damage or tears, and the buttoned back is in excellent condition.

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The chair is extremely comfortable to sit in, and overall has elegant proportions and a pleasing patina and colour.
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The seat depth is 59cm (23")

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224063
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West Sussex
GU28 0AG
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An Early Victorian walnut armchair featuring deep button-tufted olive green velvet upholstery, carved padded armrests, and cabriole front legs.
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Early Victorian armchairs, produced between 1837 and 1860, frequently incorporate Rococo Revival features, including moulded walnut frames, swept arm supports, deep-buttoned upholstery, and cabriole legs.

These armchairs were constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, combined with traditional upholstery fillings like horsehair, coil springs, jute webbing, and heavy velvet or damask covers.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved detailing along the timber frame, hand-tied spring construction, mortise and tenon joinery, and natural age-related patina on the wooden elements.

Positioning a textured Victorian armchair alongside clean-lined contemporary side tables, minimalist floor lamps, and neutral paint palettes creates a balanced statement piece within modern spaces.

To preserve the piece, keep the armchair clear of direct sunlight and radiator heat to prevent timber cracking, vacuum the fabric using a soft brush attachment, and wax the exposed walnut with natural beeswax.
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