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Sibyl Colefax 19th Century Button Back Chair with Cushion and Fringing
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Sibyl Colefax 19th Century Button Back Chair with Cushion and Fringing

19th century
Sold 5 September 2026 · The English Interior
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Description

Small antique armchair upholstered in an iconic vintage Sybil Colefax print with fringing and cushion.

Fabric is very similar to the current Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler 'Ebury' design'

This chair has a wonderfully fresh English country house look to it and its useful size will make it easy to slip into any room in the house where additional seating is required. Lovely deep claret fringe and custom feather pad filled matching baguette cushion.

Measures:

Seat from floor: 35cm

Seat depth: 55cm

Height: 80cm

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Victorian Button Back Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228075
Description
Small antique armchair upholstered in an iconic vintage Sybil Colefax print with fringing and cushion.

Fabric is very similar to the current Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler 'Ebury' design'

“
This chair has a wonderfully fresh English country house look to it and its useful size will make it easy to slip into any room in the house where additional seating is required.
The English Interior

Lovely deep claret fringe and custom feather pad filled matching baguette cushion.

Measures:

Seat from floor: 35cm

Seat depth: 55cm

Height: 80cm

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Victorian Button Back Chair to the 19th Century.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228075
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base. SOLD5 SEP 26
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Archive I A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base. SOLD5 SEP 26

Sibyl Colefax 19th Century Button Back Chair with Cushion and Fringing

Archive II A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base. View II
Archive III A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base. View VIII
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A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base.
SIBYL COLEFAX 19TH CENTURY BUTTON BACK CHAIR WITH CUSHION AND FRINGING
Ref: SA1228075
A Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in a floral print fabric, featuring a matching lumbar cushion and deep red fringe around the lower base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCotton Chintz, Wood, Textile Fringe
  • ColourCream and Red
  • MotifsButton tufting, Fringe skirt, Floral pattern
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

A Victorian button back chair is an upholstered seating piece featuring deep button tufting across the backrest, popularised during the 19th century in Britain. These chairs were designed with low seats and padded frames intended for comfort in drawing rooms and bedrooms.

Traditional construction relies on a timber frame, often mahogany or oak, fitted with hand-tied coil springs, woven jute webbing, and natural fillings such as horsehair. The exterior upholstery frequently features cotton chintz, velvet, or woven damask with passementerie trimmings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-stitched upholstery details, traditional frame construction with dowel joinery, and natural stuffing materials visible under original lining. They often retain turned wooden legs with brass castors concealed beneath modern or traditional fringe skirts.

Position the chair in a reading nook, guest bedroom, or alongside minimalist contemporary sofas to create texture and historical interest. Combining floral upholstery with neutral surroundings creates a balanced English country aesthetic.

Vacuum the fabric and fringe regularly using a low-suction soft brush attachment to remove dust accumulation. Position the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric discolouration and employ specialist textile cleaners for spot treatment.
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