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Antique Armchair in the Style of Shoolbred
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Antique Armchair in the Style of Shoolbred

19th century
Description

Antique Armchair in the style of Shoolbred.

Gold Brown Velvet with button back.

Width 68cm x Depth 88cm x Height 80cm

Seat depth 55cm, seat height 34cm

Probably made by Hampton and Sons,

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Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the 19th Century.

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Description
Antique Armchair in the style of Shoolbred.

Gold Brown Velvet with button back.

Width 68cm x Depth 88cm x Height 80cm

Seat depth 55cm, seat height 34cm

Probably made by Hampton and Sons,

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227038
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.

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WF17 8LL
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A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in taupe velvet with turned front wooden legs set on metal castors.
Antique Armchair in the style of shoolbred
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A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in taupe velvet with turned front wooden legs set on metal castors.
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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.

Victorian armchairs associated with makers like James Shoolbred & Co. feature deep button-back upholstery, low-slung seats, turned wooden legs, and robust internal spring construction designed for deep comfort.

Frames were constructed from dense hardwoods such as beech, mahogany, or oak, padded with horsehair, jute webbing, and steel coil springs, and completed with metal castors.

Authentic period examples feature hand-stitched upholstery lining, stamped metal castors or leg marks from maker foundries, and hand-turned timber legs exhibiting age-appropriate patination.

Position the chair beside a modern side table or within a quiet library corner, allowing its scrolled profile and velvet texture to serve as an architectural focal point against neutral walls.

Vacuum the fabric gently using a soft brush attachment, keep the chair away from direct sunlight to avoid uneven fading, and polish turned timber legs with natural beeswax.
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