Victorian Mahogany Nursing Chairs 19th Century

Name: Two Victorian Mahogany Bedroom/ Nursing Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1231921
Price: 175 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectNursing Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
ColourOlive Green, Dark Brown
MotifsButton back, Cabriole legs, Spoon back, Carved cresting
SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

These two Victorian bedroom or nursing chairs are constructed from mahogany with dark brown wooden frames and pale olive green velvet upholstery. Each low-seated piece displays an oval spoon back with deep tufted buttoning, elaborate carved cresting at the top rail, and intricate floral and scroll carvings decorating the front aprons and cabriole legs. The construction includes full show wood frames and metal castors on the legs for mobility. The upholstery shows light surface wear appropriate to age while the mahogany timbers remain solid and sturdy. Each chair measures 81 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. Suited for placement in a bedroom, dressing area, or living room, these low chairs provide comfortable additional seating in a traditional interior space.

FAQs

Designed during the nineteenth century, nursing chairs feature a low seat height without armrests to allow ladies to attend to infants or dress comfortably in private dressing rooms.

Frames were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany or walnut, featuring hand-carved details, coil-sprung seats, horsehair padding, and velvet or damask upholstery.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved mahogany framing, original brass castors on front legs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and a low seat profile relative to standard side chairs.

They work well positioned in bedroom corners, dressing areas, or flanking a fireplace, bridging traditional period features with modern textile backdrops.

Dust timber frames regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically, while vacuuming velvet upholstery on a low setting using a brush attachment.

Robert Dee

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