William IV Upholstered Armchair 19th Century

Name: William IV Country House Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1228727
Price: 1500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleWilliam IV
MaterialMahogany, Calico, Brass
ColourCream
MotifsTurned front legs, Brass castors, Button-back upholstery, Scroll arms
SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

This early 19th-century country house armchair from the Regency period is constructed from mahogany, calico, and brass. The piece features cream-coloured calico upholstery with button-back detailing, scroll arms, and turned front legs fitted with brass castors. Visible details include exposed wooden framing along the side, minor wear to the upholstery fabric revealing the underlying structure, and a coarse textured brown fabric on the seat. The chair measures 95 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 85 cm deep, with a seat height of 37 cm. Suitable for use in a living room, library, or study as a reading or fireside seat, the chair requires final upholstery and restoration before use. It stands on four legs, comprising two turned front legs with castors and two plain rear legs. The backrest is gently curved and button-tufted, while the low-set arms curve outward at the ends. The exposed wooden frame along the front and sides shows the bare timber grain and construction joints.

FAQs

The William IV period, spanning from 1830 to 1837, bridged the Regency and Victorian eras with furniture defined by substantial proportions, turned timber legs, and comfortable upholstered seating.

These chairs typically featured solid hardwood frames such as mahogany or oak, stuffed with natural horsehair and fibre over coil springs, supported by turned wooden legs and heavy brass castors.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit turned or lotus-carved front legs, stout brass castors, deep seat proportions, and robust joinery typical of British cabinetmaking in the 1830s.

Reupholstering a period armchair frame in modern linen, velvet, or wool allows it to serve as a contrasting accent piece within contemporary or traditional design schemes.

Keep exposed timber legs polished with natural beeswax, vacuum upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment, and position the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and fabric deterioration.

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William IV Country House Armchair

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