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Antique Victorian Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Low Salon Chair C.1880
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Antique Victorian Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Low Salon Chair C.1880

19th century
Description

A late 19th century ebonised low salon chair, the arched cresting rail set over a pictorial tapestry back panel flanked by ornately carved turned uprights with parcel-gilt Corinthian capitals above a spindle gallery, set over a broad upholstered seat above matching turned spindle aprons, all raised on carved turned front legs with original brass and ceramic castors.

Embodying the High Aesthetic Movement’s fascination with Moorish form, its low-slung, architectural profile draws directly from the Anglo-Eastern revivalist influences championed by London’s art circles in the late 1870s, with an extraordinary density of detail, pairing spiral turnings and spindle galleries with applied brass beadwork, collared rings and cable-twist trims that catch the light against the ebonised timber.

Very good antique condition with some surface wear to the ebonised and gilt surfaces consistent with age. Upholstery is clean and in good order. Structurally sound and ready to place.

English, circa 1880.

Dimensions

Height: 87 cm

Width: 52 cm

Depth: 56 cm

Seat Height: 31 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Salon Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231435
Dealers Internal Reference
3611
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Description
A late 19th century ebonised low salon chair, the arched cresting rail set over a pictorial tapestry back panel flanked by ornately carved turned uprights with parcel-gilt Corinthian capitals above a spindle gallery, set over a broad upholstered seat above matching turned spindle aprons, all raised on carved turned front legs with original brass and ceramic castors.
fig 1. A low-seated Victorian Aesthetic Movement chair featuring ebonised turned wood detailing, a gallery of spindles, floral tapestry upholstery, and front brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Low Salon Chair C.1880

Embodying the High Aesthetic Movement’s fascination with Moorish form, its low-slung, architectural profile draws directly from the Anglo-Eastern revivalist influences championed by London’s art circles in the late 1870s, with an extraordinary density of detail, pairing spiral turnings and spindle galleries with applied brass beadwork, collared rings and cable-twist trims that catch the light against the ebonised timber.

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Very good antique condition with some surface wear to the ebonised and gilt surfaces consistent with age.
Founders Antiques

Upholstery is clean and in good order. Structurally sound and ready to place.

English, circa 1880.

Dimensions

Height: 87 cm

Width: 52 cm

Depth: 56 cm

Seat Height: 31 cm

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Victorian Ebonised Salon Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231435
Dealers Internal Ref
3611
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Archive I A low-seated Victorian Aesthetic Movement chair featuring ebonised turned wood detailing, a gallery of spindles, floral tapestry upholstery, and front brass castors.

Antique Victorian Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Low Salon Chair C.1880

Archive II A low-seated Victorian Aesthetic Movement chair featuring ebonised turned wood detailing, a gallery of spindles, floral tapestry upholstery, and front brass castors. View II
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Archive V A low-seated Victorian Aesthetic Movement chair featuring ebonised turned wood detailing, a gallery of spindles, floral tapestry upholstery, and front brass castors. View V
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A low-seated Victorian Aesthetic Movement chair featuring ebonised turned wood detailing, a gallery of spindles, floral tapestry upholstery, and front brass castors.
Antique Victorian Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Low Salon Chair c.1880
Ref: SA1231435
A low-seated Victorian Aesthetic Movement chair featuring ebonised turned wood detailing, a gallery of spindles, floral tapestry upholstery, and front brass castors.
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Originating in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement chairs emphasise decorative artistry, featuring Anglo-Japanese design influences, refined turnings, and dark ebonised wood finishes.

These pieces typically feature hardwoods treated with a dark stain or black lacquer to emulate ebony, combined with turned spindle galleries, metal castors, and woven upholstery.

Authentic examples display period mortise-and-tenon joinery, hand-turned spindles, brass castors, and age-appropriate surface wear along the ebonised timber frame.

A low ebonised chair functions as an accent piece in a bedroom nook, hallway, or contemporary living room to introduce dark wood tones and historical texture.

Dust the wood frame regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to preserve the finish, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that might compromise the dark stain.
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