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Mid 19th Century Gillows Open Armchair.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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£2,750
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

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Mid 19th Century Gillows Open Armchair.

19th century
Description

A well drawn mid 19th century armchair by Gillows of Lancaster of large country house proportions. Raised on finely worked walnut legs and arm supports with parcel gilt detailing. All legs retaining the original casters and both back legs bearing the Gillows maker mark. English c1860

Structurally in good solid order and shown here in sage green draylon velvet. The fabric would benefit from being replaced, it is however usable as is.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

41cm seat height

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gillows Open Armchair to the 1860s.

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SA1228695
Dealers Internal Reference
1815
Description
A well drawn mid 19th century armchair by Gillows of Lancaster of large country house proportions. Raised on finely worked walnut legs and arm supports with parcel gilt detailing. All legs retaining the original casters and both back legs bearing the Gillows maker mark. English c1860
fig 1. A mid-19th century open armchair upholstered in sage green velvet with button tufting, tassel fringe along the borders, turned mahogany front legs, and brass castors.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Gillows Open Armchair.

Structurally in good solid order and shown here in sage green draylon velvet. The fabric would benefit from being replaced, it is however usable as is.

As with all our upholstered seating we do offer upholstery should you wish.

41cm seat height

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Gillows Open Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228695
Dealers Internal Ref
1815
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Archive I A mid-19th century open armchair upholstered in sage green velvet with button tufting, tassel fringe along the borders, turned mahogany front legs, and brass castors.

Mid 19th century Gillows Open Armchair.

Archive II A mid-19th century open armchair upholstered in sage green velvet with button tufting, tassel fringe along the borders, turned mahogany front legs, and brass castors. View II
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A mid-19th century open armchair upholstered in sage green velvet with button tufting, tassel fringe along the borders, turned mahogany front legs, and brass castors.
Mid 19th century Gillows Open Armchair.
Ref: SA1228695
A mid-19th century open armchair upholstered in sage green velvet with button tufting, tassel fringe along the borders, turned mahogany front legs, and brass castors.
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Gillows of Lancaster and London produced high-quality furniture during the 18th and 19th centuries, characterised by superior cabinet making, turned mahogany legs, and refined proportions in open arm seating.

These armchairs were traditionally built with solid hardwood frames such as mahogany or walnut, incorporating deep coil springs, hand-stitched natural fillings, brass castors, and decorative fringe trim.

Authentic pieces from this era frequently feature maker stamps or serial numbers impressed into the timber legs or castors, alongside traditional upholstery techniques and hand-turned wooden supports.

A mid-19th-century open armchair functions as a refined accent piece in a contemporary living space, reading corner, or bedroom, contrasting soft velvet textures against clean, minimalist architecture.

Vacuum velvet upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, keep timber components away from direct heat sources to prevent drying, and apply clear beeswax to turned legs periodically.
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