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A Victorian Oak Open Arm Armchair
For sale by Robert Dee
for sale €170     $184
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A Victorian Oak Open Arm Armchair

19th century
For Sale by Robert Dee
Description

A very good Victorian oak open arm armchair.

The show wood frame carved on the top rail, the bottom rail and the legs.

The russet coloured upholstery is in very good condition as is the whole frame of the chair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Oak Open Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1225195
Description
A very good Victorian oak open arm armchair.

The show wood frame carved on the top rail, the bottom rail and the legs.

The russet coloured upholstery is in very good condition as is the whole frame of the chair.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated this Victorian Oak Open Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225195
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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Victorian carved oak armchair featuring a high back upholstered in terracotta velvet with open arms and carved legs.
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Archive I Victorian carved oak armchair featuring a high back upholstered in terracotta velvet with open arms and carved legs.

A Victorian Oak Open Arm Armchair

Archive II Victorian carved oak armchair featuring a high back upholstered in terracotta velvet with open arms and carved legs. View II
Archive III Victorian carved oak armchair featuring a high back upholstered in terracotta velvet with open arms and carved legs. View III
Archive IV Victorian carved oak armchair featuring a high back upholstered in terracotta velvet with open arms and carved legs. View IV
Archive V Victorian carved oak armchair featuring a high back upholstered in terracotta velvet with open arms and carved legs. View V
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Robert Dee
Telephone 07836 565242
Location
North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertdee
Verified Since May 2022
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Robert Dee
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Victorian carved oak armchair featuring a high back upholstered in terracotta velvet with open arms and carved legs.
A Victorian Oak Open Arm Armchair
Ref: SA1225195
Victorian carved oak armchair featuring a high back upholstered in terracotta velvet with open arms and carved legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Velvet
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsCarved cresting rail, scroll arms, cabriole legs
  • SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This Victorian open arm armchair has a solid oak frame with a rich mid-brown timber tone and visible grain. The piece is upholstered in vibrant terracotta red velvet with a smooth pile and a contrasting white braided welt bordering the high back and seat edges. Elaborate hand-carved floral cresting adorns the top rail, while the open scroll-curved arms, fluted turned supports, and carved cabriole legs complete the traditional silhouette. Gentle surface wear appears on the wooden armrests and legs, consistent with gentle period use. Measuring 115 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 65 cm deep, this generous seat provides a comfortable upright posture. The armchair suits placement in a living room as a fireside reading chair, a bedroom corner, or a study where period seating adds character to the interior layout.

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Victorian oak open armchairs typically feature solid timber frames, detailed hand-carved decoration, padded open arms, and high upholstered backs influenced by nineteenth-century revival styles.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with coil spring seat construction, horsehair stuffing, and heavy woven upholstery fabrics like velvet.

Authentic Victorian chairs display structural evidence of hand joinery, brass castors on carved legs, period coil spring webbing, and authentic surface wear across the timber frame.

A Victorian armchair functions as an accent feature when paired with modern neutral wall colours, minimalist side tables, or contemporary reading lamps in living spaces and studies.

Maintain the carved timber frame by applying natural beeswax polish periodically, while gently vacuuming the velvet upholstery with a soft brush attachment to remove dust.
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