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Pair of 19th Century Victorian Oak Gothic Armchairs, C1860
Anthony Short Antiques
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Pair of 19th Century Victorian Oak Gothic Armchairs, C1860

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Pair of 19th-Century Victorian Oak Gothic Revival Armchairs

*Attributed to James Schoolbred & Co – English, circa 1860*

A beautifully proportioned pair of Victorian oak Gothic Revival open armchairs, very much in the manner of James Schoolbred & Co, combining striking architectural detail with country house comfort and charm.

Each chair is constructed in solid oak with chamfered edges, the frames displaying a rich grain, warm colour, and a mellow, well aged patina. The deep, square padded backs, with generously padded armrests are supported on elegant, tapering fluted uprights. A sprung, stuff over seat provides excellent comfort and depth, making these chairs ideal for reading or relaxed seating.

The front legs are of classic Gothic form, with finely carved trefoil Gothic tracery brackets and fluted, turned legs joined by an H-stretcher. The chairs stand on their original brass castors, a further mark of quality.

In wonderful original condition, the frames have been fully restored and repolished, and still retain the original horsehair upholstery beneath the current coverings. They are ready to be reupholstered in a fabric of your choice, offering the opportunity to tailor them perfectly to your interior. Seat height is a comfortable 40 cm.

Highly decorative yet robust and functional, this handsome pair would sit beautifully in a hallway, library, sitting room, or study, where they will offer both comfort and strong visual impact. A very high quality pair of English country house armchairs with deep seats, high backs, and timeless Gothic Revival character, equally at home in a traditional or a more contemporary setting.

Height 108cm (42.5in)

Width 65cm (25.6in)

Depth 67cm (26.4in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated these Victorian Gothic Oak Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1226362
Dealers Internal Reference
1553
Description
Pair of 19th-Century Victorian Oak Gothic Revival Armchairs

Attributed to James Schoolbred & Co – English, circa 1860*

A beautifully proportioned pair of Victorian oak Gothic Revival open armchairs, very much in the manner of James Schoolbred & Co, combining striking architectural detail with country house comfort and charm.

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Each chair is constructed in solid oak with chamfered edges, the frames displaying a rich grain, warm colour, and a mellow, well aged patina.
Anthony Short Antiques

The deep, square padded backs, with generously padded armrests are supported on elegant, tapering fluted uprights. A sprung, stuff over seat provides excellent comfort and depth, making these chairs ideal for reading or relaxed seating.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century Victorian oak Gothic Revival open armchairs featuring carved timber frames, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed upholstery padding.
fig 1. Pair of 19th Century Victorian Oak Gothic Armchairs, C1860

The front legs are of classic Gothic form, with finely carved trefoil Gothic tracery brackets and fluted, turned legs joined by an H-stretcher. The chairs stand on their original brass castors, a further mark of quality.

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century Victorian oak Gothic Revival open armchairs featuring carved timber frames, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed upholstery padding.
fig 2. Pair of 19th Century Victorian Oak Gothic Armchairs, C1860

In wonderful original condition, the frames have been fully restored and repolished, and still retain the original horsehair upholstery beneath the current coverings. They are ready to be reupholstered in a fabric of your choice, offering the opportunity to tailor them perfectly to your interior. Seat height is a comfortable 40 cm.

fig 3. A pair of 19th-century Victorian oak Gothic Revival open armchairs featuring carved timber frames, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed upholstery padding.
fig 3. Pair of 19th Century Victorian Oak Gothic Armchairs, C1860

Highly decorative yet robust and functional, this handsome pair would sit beautifully in a hallway, library, sitting room, or study, where they will offer both comfort and strong visual impact. A very high quality pair of English country house armchairs with deep seats, high backs, and timeless Gothic Revival character, equally at home in a traditional or a more contemporary setting.

Height 108cm (42.5in)

Width 65cm (25.6in)

Depth 67cm (26.4in)

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated these Victorian Gothic Oak Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226362
Dealers Internal Ref
1553
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West Sussex
GU28 0AH
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A pair of 19th-century Victorian oak Gothic Revival open armchairs featuring carved timber frames, turned legs with brass castors, and exposed upholstery padding.
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Victorian Gothic Revival furniture features design motifs inspired by medieval architecture, including pointed arches, tracery, carved oak construction, and sturdy geometric silhouettes popularised during the mid-19th century.

19th-century armchairs were commonly constructed from solid timbers such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and fitted with brass castors and natural upholstery paddings like horsehair and hessian.

Authentic Victorian oak seating displays period construction features such as hand-cut joinery, authentic wood grain patination, original brass castors, and weight consistent with solid hardwood framing.

Gothic Revival armchairs can be reupholstered in contemporary textured fabrics or velvet to create striking contrast within minimalist, eclectic, or traditional interior design schemes.

Oak timber frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax polish to protect the finish and prevent the wood from drying out.
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