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Victorian Rosewood Kidney Back Chair
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Victorian Rosewood Kidney Back Chair

19th century
Description

What an absolute stunner! This Victorian kidney back chair is a masterclass in craftsmanship, with octagonal baluster front legs leading to a scalloped skirt, revealing an inverted baluster that seems to terminate on a fine ball. And in rosewood, no less!

This exquisite chair bears the label of John Kipling, ""CABINET MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, & CO, BONDGATE, DARLINGTON""—a highly respected Victorian cabinet maker known for his quality work, and it’s easy to see why. The kidney back features a beautifully carved tulip cross splat, while the seat is upholstered in a rich blue fabric, finished with complementary beading.

Condition Report

In excellent condition, with a historic repair to one of the back legs and a couple of minor scuffs to the front corner moulding - nothing that detracts from its charm. The chair is absolutely solid, good for another 150 years, and the seat is beautifully clean.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85.2cm (33.54")
Width
46.9cm (18.46")
Depth
50.6cm (19.92")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Side Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231309
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1176
Description
What an absolute stunner! This Victorian kidney back chair is a masterclass in craftsmanship, with octagonal baluster front legs leading to a scalloped skirt, revealing an inverted baluster that seems to terminate on a fine ball. And in rosewood, no less!

This exquisite chair bears the label of John Kipling, ""CABINET MAKER, UPHOLSTERER, & CO, BONDGATE, DARLINGTON""—a highly respected Victorian cabinet maker known for his quality work, and it’s easy to see why.

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The kidney back features a beautifully carved tulip cross splat, while the seat is upholstered in a rich blue fabric, finished with complementary beading.
Steven Swann Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian rosewood side chair with a curved kidney backrest, turned front legs, and a navy blue velvet upholstered seat.
fig 1. Victorian Rosewood Kidney Back Chair

Condition Report

In excellent condition, with a historic repair to one of the back legs and a couple of minor scuffs to the front corner moulding - nothing that detracts from its charm. The chair is absolutely solid, good for another 150 years, and the seat is beautifully clean.

fig 2. A Victorian rosewood side chair with a curved kidney backrest, turned front legs, and a navy blue velvet upholstered seat.
fig 2. Victorian Rosewood Kidney Back Chair

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Height
85.2cm (33.54")
Width
46.9cm (18.46")
Depth
50.6cm (19.92")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Side Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231309
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1176
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Archive I A Victorian rosewood side chair with a curved kidney backrest, turned front legs, and a navy blue velvet upholstered seat.

Victorian Rosewood Kidney Back Chair

Archive II A Victorian rosewood side chair with a curved kidney backrest, turned front legs, and a navy blue velvet upholstered seat. View II
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A Victorian rosewood side chair with a curved kidney backrest, turned front legs, and a navy blue velvet upholstered seat.
Victorian Rosewood Kidney Back Chair
Ref: SA1231309
A Victorian rosewood side chair with a curved kidney backrest, turned front legs, and a navy blue velvet upholstered seat.
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A Victorian kidney back chair is a 19th-century seating design distinguished by a gently curved top rail and backrest frame that mimics the natural contour of a kidney, providing ergonomic support while reflecting the soft organic lines favoured during the mid-to-late Victorian era.

Victorian side chairs were constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-turned or carved legs, webbing, horsehair padding, and seat coverings made from heavy woven fabrics like velvet, damask, or needlepoint.

Authentic period rosewood exhibits a distinct dark, rich grain pattern with deep brown and black striations. Traditional joinery, hand-planed undersides, natural age-related patination, and hand-stitched trim details help confirm authenticity.

A single Victorian side chair can serve as an accent piece in a modern bedroom, positioned beside a hallway console, or placed at an office desk, providing visual texture and historic contrast against minimalist backdrops.

Dust the timber framework regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically to retain the woods lustre. Protect the frame from direct heat and sunlight, and clean velvet upholstery using a gentle vacuum attachment.
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