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Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Library Desk Chair
Marylebone Antiques
for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Library Desk Chair

19th century
Description

A superb antique Victorian leather and mahogany Library desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from the 1870-1890 period.

It is of fantastic quality, it is extremely well made and very comfortable. The mahogany frame has beautifully turned front baluster legs with carved florets at the knees , with lovely scrolled carving on the front of the arms. The leather is absolutely beautiful, it may or may not be original but it definitely has quite a bit of age to it.

We have had the frame re-polished , the leather has been revived and hand coloured by our leather restorer. The condition is superb for its age, with a gorgeous overall patina.

Width – 24.5 inches , 62 cm

Depth – 26 inches , 66 cm

Height – 36 inches , 92 cm

Seat height – 20 inches , 51 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Desk Chair to the 1870s.

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SA1226806
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13161
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Description
A superb antique Victorian leather and mahogany Library desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from the 1870-1890 period.

It is of fantastic quality, it is extremely well made and very comfortable.

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The mahogany frame has beautifully turned front baluster legs with carved florets at the knees , with lovely scrolled carving on the front of the arms.
Marylebone Antiques

The leather is absolutely beautiful, it may or may not be original but it definitely has quite a bit of age to it.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany library desk chair featuring deep-buttoned brown leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, and turned front legs on castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Library Desk Chair

We have had the frame re-polished , the leather has been revived and hand coloured by our leather restorer. The condition is superb for its age, with a gorgeous overall patina.

Width – 24.5 inches , 62 cm

Depth – 26 inches , 66 cm

Height – 36 inches , 92 cm

Seat height – 20 inches , 51 cm

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Desk Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226806
Dealers Internal Ref
13161
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A Victorian mahogany library desk chair featuring deep-buttoned brown leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud trim, and turned front legs on castors.
Antique Victorian Leather and Mahogany Library Desk Chair
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Victorian library desk chairs were produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (18371901) and were specifically crafted for study rooms and writing tables. They are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak and feature padded arms, deep-buttoned leather upholstery, and sturdy turned or carved legs.

These chairs were built using solid hardwood frames, predominantly mahogany, walnut, or oak. The upholstery utilised natural hide leather fastened with brass studs, while internal padding relied on natural horsehair, coil springs, and jute webbing.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut mortise and tenon frame joinery, original brass ceramic castors, and natural age patination on the leather and wood timber. Lower frame rails and leg turnings often display hand-tooled rosette or fluting details typical of the period.

Position the chair alongside a clean-lined modern or contemporary writing desk to create a textural contrast between antique timber and minimalist surfaces. It functions as an accent piece in home offices, libraries, or reading corners paired with natural wood shelving and warm lighting.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent the leather from drying or cracking. Clean the leather regularly with a soft cloth and apply specialist leather balm, while preserving the mahogany frame using a high-grade beeswax polish.
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