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A 19th Century Library Armchair with Reading Stand

19th century
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A 19th Century reading armchair.

A good quality armchair frame with mahogany legs with brass and porcelain castors.

Having an adjustable mahogany book stand on a brass arm which can be on the left or right hand side.

Traditionally upholstered throughout with a sprung seat and back with horsehair fillings.

The original tapestry fabric is present and it shows that originally the seat would of been deep buttoned along with the back.

Comfortable.

Metric: Width 78cm x Depth 88cm x Height 94cm, with a seat width of 45cm, seat depth of 56cm and seat height of 38cm.

Imperial: Width 2 ft 6½" x Depth 2 ft 11" x Height 3 ft 1", with a seat width of 1 ft 5½", seat depth of 1 ft 10" and seat height of 1 ft 3".

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Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Library Reading Armchair to the 19th Century.

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Description
A 19th Century reading armchair.

A good quality armchair frame with mahogany legs with brass and porcelain castors.

Having an adjustable mahogany book stand on a brass arm which can be on the left or right hand side.

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand.
fig 1. A 19th Century Library Armchair with Reading Stand

Traditionally upholstered throughout with a sprung seat and back with horsehair fillings.

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The original tapestry fabric is present and it shows that originally the seat would of been deep buttoned along with the back.
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fig 2. A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand.
fig 2. A 19th Century Library Armchair with Reading Stand

Comfortable.

Metric: Width 78cm x Depth 88cm x Height 94cm, with a seat width of 45cm, seat depth of 56cm and seat height of 38cm.

Imperial: Width 2 ft 6½" x Depth 2 ft 11" x Height 3 ft 1", with a seat width of 1 ft 5½", seat depth of 1 ft 10" and seat height of 1 ft 3".

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Library Reading Armchair to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand.

A 19th Century Library Armchair with Reading Stand

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand. View II
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Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand. View X
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A 19th-century Victorian library armchair upholstered in beige floral pattern fabric with deep buttoning, turned front legs on castors, and an attached adjustable mahogany reading stand.
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A Victorian library armchair with a reading stand is a specialized 19th-century seating design incorporating an adjustable wooden or metal lectern attached to the armrest, allowing readers to support books comfortably.

These chairs were typically constructed with solid hardwood frames such as mahogany or walnut, incorporating brass castors, horsehair padding, deep buttoned fabric or leather upholstery, and articulated brass mounting hardware.

Authentic 19th-century examples display period construction indicators, including hand-turned wooden legs, hand-stitched upholstery techniques, brass castors, and original brass mechanical fixtures featuring natural surface oxidisation.

An antique library armchair functions effectively as a focal point in a study, reading corner, or living room, paired with a modern floor lamp to contrast historical craftsmanship with modern lighting.

Dust upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment, clean brass fixtures with a dry microfibre cloth to preserve surface patina, and apply natural beeswax to wooden elements.
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