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Decorative Victorian Carved Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Chair, Circa 1870
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Decorative Victorian Carved Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Chair, Circa 1870

19th century
Description

A decorative Victorian carved walnut chair, dating to circa 1870.

The tall upholstered back is flanked by boldly turned barley-twist uprights, with pierced and carved scrolling decoration to either side and an elaborate carved scrolling crest above.

The back and generously upholstered seat are covered in a richly coloured floral tapestry-style fabric, predominantly in muted reds, greens and blues against a dark ground.

Raised on shaped cabriole front legs with scroll feet, with swept rear legs.

A particularly attractive Victorian chair, displaying good quality carving and a warm colour and patination to the walnut.

English, circa 1870.

Seat Height 32cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Carved Walnut Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232568
Dealers Internal Reference
C3011
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A decorative Victorian carved walnut chair, dating to circa 1870.
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The tall upholstered back is flanked by boldly turned barley-twist uprights, with pierced and carved scrolling decoration to either side and an elaborate carved scrolling crest above.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. A Victorian carved walnut side chair featuring barley twist columns, a carved scroll cresting rail, cabriole front legs, and floral tapestry upholstery.
fig 1. Decorative Victorian Carved Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Chair, Circa 1870

The back and generously upholstered seat are covered in a richly coloured floral tapestry-style fabric, predominantly in muted reds, greens and blues against a dark ground.

Raised on shaped cabriole front legs with scroll feet, with swept rear legs.

A particularly attractive Victorian chair, displaying good quality carving and a warm colour and patination to the walnut.

English, circa 1870.

Seat Height 32cm

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Victorian Carved Walnut Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232568
Dealers Internal Ref
C3011
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Decorative Victorian Carved Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Chair, Circa 1870

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A Victorian carved walnut side chair featuring barley twist columns, a carved scroll cresting rail, cabriole front legs, and floral tapestry upholstery.
Decorative Victorian Carved Walnut and Tapestry Upholstered Chair, circa 1870
Ref: SA1232568
A Victorian carved walnut side chair featuring barley twist columns, a carved scroll cresting rail, cabriole front legs, and floral tapestry upholstery.
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Victorian furniture from the 1870s frequently features revivalist styles, incorporating intricate timber carving, turned elements such as barley twist columns, cabriole legs, and elaborate textile upholsteries like tapestry or needlepoint.

Chairs from this era were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, combined with traditional upholstery materials including woven tapestry, horsehair stuffing, and hand-strung steel springs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details, natural timber patination on high-wear areas, hand-cut joinery, and evidence of traditional upholstery construction methods on the frame undersides.

A Victorian side chair functions well as a singular accent piece in an entryway, alongside a writing desk, or positioned in a bedroom corner to add historical contrast within contemporary spaces.

Dust the carved walnut framework regularly with a soft cloth or soft-bristled brush, apply clear beeswax polish occasionally, and vacuum the tapestry fabric gently on low suction while avoiding direct sunlight.
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