Victorian Gillows Armchair 19th Century

Name: 19th C. Diminutive Gillows Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227027
Price: 1600 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
ColourSage Green
MotifsButton-back upholstery, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Splayed rear legs

This nineteenth-century diminutive Victorian armchair by Gillows of Lancaster exemplifies classic English country house seating. Stamped by the maker on both legs alongside a number, the piece is constructed from mahogany, velvet, and brass. The upholstery consists of a light sage green velvet with a button-back design. The front legs feature turned, carved, and parcel gilt fluting and terminate in original cope castors, while the rear legs are splayed. The armchair has a width of 75 cm, depth of 80 cm, and height of 75 cm, with a seat width of 40 cm, seat depth of 52 cm, and seat height of 36 cm. Suitable for placement in a traditional living room, study, or bedroom corner, this low chair provides comfortable fireside or reading seating. The compact proportions make it practical for smaller spaces without sacrificing historic character. The soft green upholstery coordinates readily with neutral or patterned interiors, while the traditional timber frame and brass details complement period and transitional decor schemes alike.

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Victorian armchairs from the 19th century are defined by their substantial timber frames, deeply buttoned upholstery, and lowered seat heights designed for fireside or informal seating. Cabinetmakers of the era, such as Gillows, emphasized comfort using steel coil springs and sculpted padding.

These armchairs were typically constructed with solid hardwood frames, such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. The internal upholstery layered steel coil springs, natural hair padding, and jute webbing, finished with upholstery fabrics like silk damask, velvet, or horsehair cloth and fitted with solid brass castors.

Authentic Gillows armchairs frequently feature a stamped makers name or serial number on the underside of the frame or back legs. Additionally, brass castors stamped with Gillows or Cope & Collinson, alongside distinctively turned legs and precise frame joinery, indicate genuine origin.

A Victorian velvet armchair serves as a functional focal point when placed alongside modern minimalist sofas or within a bedroom corner. Pairing the textured fabric with contemporary lighting or clean-lined timber tables creates a balanced scheme combining historical character with modern functionality.

Velvet upholstery should be brushed gently using a soft-bristle brush or cleaned with a vacuum upholstery attachment to remove dust. Timber legs can be preserved with natural beeswax polish, while brass castors require periodic cleaning with a dry cloth to prevent tarnish build-up.

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