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Fine Victorian Golden Oak Library Chair in Green Leather, C.1870
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Fine Victorian Golden Oak Library Chair in Green Leather, C.1870

19th century
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AVictorian golden oak library chair dating from around 1870, of generous proportions and exceptional quality. The chair features a beautifully figured, shaped solid oak back with broad swept arms supported by elegant carved scroll brackets and sturdy rear supports.

The generously proportioned seat has been traditionally upholstered in rich green hide leather, finished with close-set brass studwork, providing both comfort and classic Victorian character. Raised on well-turned front legs with elegant splayed rear legs, the chair retains its original brass and porcelain castors, allowing it to be moved with ease.

A superb example of Victorian library furniture, this chair combines practicality with timeless style. It would make an excellent desk chair, reading chair, or occasional chair in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Circa: 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Oak Library Chair to the 1870s.

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SA1229243
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C3008
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AVictorian golden oak library chair dating from around 1870, of generous proportions and exceptional quality.
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The chair features a beautifully figured, shaped solid oak back with broad swept arms supported by elegant carved scroll brackets and sturdy rear supports.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A Victorian golden oak library chair featuring a curved backrest, turned front legs with castors, and an olive green leather seat trimmed with brass studs.
fig 1. Fine Victorian Golden Oak Library Chair in Green Leather, C.1870

The generously proportioned seat has been traditionally upholstered in rich green hide leather, finished with close-set brass studwork, providing both comfort and classic Victorian character. Raised on well-turned front legs with elegant splayed rear legs, the chair retains its original brass and porcelain castors, allowing it to be moved with ease.

fig 2. A Victorian golden oak library chair featuring a curved backrest, turned front legs with castors, and an olive green leather seat trimmed with brass studs.
fig 2. Fine Victorian Golden Oak Library Chair in Green Leather, C.1870

A superb example of Victorian library furniture, this chair combines practicality with timeless style. It would make an excellent desk chair, reading chair, or occasional chair in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Circa: 1870

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Oak Library Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229243
Dealers Internal Ref
C3008
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A Victorian golden oak library chair featuring a curved backrest, turned front legs with castors, and an olive green leather seat trimmed with brass studs.
Fine Victorian Golden Oak Library Chair in Green Leather, c.1870
Ref: SA1229243
A Victorian golden oak library chair featuring a curved backrest, turned front legs with castors, and an olive green leather seat trimmed with brass studs.
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During the 19th century, library chairs were designed specifically for long periods of reading and working in private studies or institutional libraries. They combine ergonomic support with substantial timber frames and durable leather upholstery, reflecting the rise of home study spaces during the Victorian era.

Victorian desk chairs were primarily constructed from solid dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Upholstery favoured heavy hide leather, often secured with brass studs and stuffed with horsehair, paired with brass or ceramic wheel castors on the legs.

Authentic 19th-century chairs typically display hand-turned legs, hand-cut joinery, original ceramic or brass castors, and natural age-related wear on the timber glaze and leather patina. Stamped maker marks or inventory numbers are also commonly found on the underside of the frame.

A Victorian oak library chair works well as a focal accent piece alongside modern writing desks or within a reading corner. The warm tone of golden oak and green leather pairs effectively with neutral colour palettes, exposed brickwork, or contemporary dark paint schemes.

Maintain oak frames by dusting regularly and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Leather upholstery requires occasional conditioning with specialized leather balsam to prevent drying, cracking, and loss of flex.
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