Search 0
39,536  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 108 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTSNEW
108 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1227016
FOR SALE
£1,960
Email Phone
Save
Morison and Co Open Armchair
For sale by Kontrast Antiques
for sale €2,293     $2,489
£1,960
Kontrast Antiques

Kontrast Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2023
Browse dealers 145 items
  • About Us
    Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.
Relevant Links
Id #SA1227016
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Morison and Co Open Armchair

19th century
Description

Morison and Co Open Armchair.

Circa 1890 made in Scotland.

Fully stamped, Morison & Co, Edinburgh.

Having a solid hardwood frame and mahogany legs, raised on brass castors.

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

For upholstery.

Cm: Width 67cm x Depth 76cm x Height 90cm, with a seat width of 42cm, a seat depth of 49cm and seat height of 38cm.

Inches: Width 2 ft 2⅜" x Depth 2 ft 5⅞" x Height 2 ft 11⅜", with a seat width of 1 ft 4½", a seat depth of 1 ft 7¼" and seat height of 1 ft 3".

Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227016
Dealers Notes

Additional information:

Some of our items have already been restored and reupholstered, and some pieces are in their original condition. If you find an item that is in its original condition that you would like restored or traditionally re-upholstered, please contact us for a quote.

All of our items are delivered Free to UK Mainland.

We do also deliver worldwide, so if you would like to know the cost of shipping outside of UK Mainland, then please get in touch.

If you can’t find the specific item that you are looking for then please contact us, we might be able to help.

Description
Morison and Co Open Armchair.

Circa 1890 made in Scotland.

Fully stamped, Morison & Co, Edinburgh.

Having a solid hardwood frame and mahogany legs, raised on brass castors.

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

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery.
fig 1. Morison and Co Open Armchair

For upholstery.

“
Cm: Width 67cm x Depth 76cm x Height 90cm, with a seat width of 42cm, a seat depth of 49cm and seat height of 38cm.
Kontrast Antiques

Inches: Width 2 ft 2⅜" x Depth 2 ft 5⅞" x Height 2 ft 11⅜", with a seat width of 1 ft 4½", a seat depth of 1 ft 7¼" and seat height of 1 ft 3".

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227016
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Kontrast Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery.
1 / 10
Archive I A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery.

Morison and Co Open Armchair

Archive II A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery. View III
Archive IV A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery. View IV
Archive V A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery. View V
Archive VI A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery. View IX
Archive X A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery. View X
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Kontrast Antiques

Kontrast Antiques
Telephone 07376 595720
Location
Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
Verified Since Oct 2023
Items For Sale 145
Items Sold 205
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: Carlinghow Mills, Bradford Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8LL, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
Verified
Oct 2023
For Sale
145
Sold
205
A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery.
Morison and Co Open Armchair
Ref: SA1227016
A Victorian mahogany open armchair with turned front legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and blue striped fabric upholstery.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Hessian, Brass
  • ColourBlue and Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Open arms, Square back

This 19th-century open armchair by Morison and Co originates from Scotland and bears the maker stamp of Morison and Edinburgh. The Victorian piece consists of a solid hardwood frame with mahogany legs, brass castors, open padded arms, and a square back, complemented by a exposed hessian seat and blue striped fabric upholstery. The front legs show distinct turning, while the back legs curve simply towards the floor. Brass castors sit beneath each of the four legs. Measuring Width 67cm x Depth 76cm x Height 90cm, this traditional chair arrives ready for complete upholstery work to suit a sitting room, library, or drawing room in an English country house setting. The piece provides a foundational seating option for anyone undertaking a textile restoration project.

FAQs

Open armchairs from this period feature exposed wooden arm supports and legs, contrasting with fully upholstered tub chairs. They were designed for reading in libraries and drawing rooms while maintaining a structured, formal profile.

Frames were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, while internal upholstery employed natural materials including jute hessian, coiled steel springs, curled horsehair stuffing, and cotton wadding.

Authentic pieces often display maker stamps or stamped brass plates from noted cabinetmakers on the rear legs or frame, alongside hand-turned front legs, brass castors, and original mortise and tenon joinery.

Reupholstering the timber frame in neutral linen, textured boucle, or contemporary velvet creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern interior styling, making it an ideal accent piece for living spaces.

Clean wooden components using a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain. Brass castors should be kept free of debris and lightly lubricated to ensure smooth movement.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories