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Walnut Upholstered Armchair Circa 1860
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Walnut Upholstered Armchair Circa 1860

19th century
Sold 24 September 2026 · Fairford Barn Antiques
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A beautiful Victorian walnut upholstered armchair / library chair circa 1860. With a curved button back, scrolled open arms and serpentine shaped seat. On turned front legs, outswept back legs on castors.

A comfortable and elegant looking chair.

Height - 97cm / 38"

Height to seat - 41cm / 16"

Width - 69cm / 27"

Depth - 92cm / 36"

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the Victorian era.

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A beautiful Victorian walnut upholstered armchair / library chair circa 1860. With a curved button back, scrolled open arms and serpentine shaped seat. On turned front legs, outswept back legs on castors.

A comfortable and elegant looking chair.

Height - 97cm / 38"

Height to seat - 41cm / 16"

Width - 69cm / 27"

Depth - 92cm / 36"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1232950
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376/562/572
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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Archive I Mid-Victorian walnut armchair featuring light grey button-back upholstery, carved scroll armrests, and turned legs with ceramic casters. SOLD24 SEP 26

Walnut Upholstered Armchair Circa 1860

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Mid-Victorian walnut armchair featuring light grey button-back upholstery, carved scroll armrests, and turned legs with ceramic casters.
Walnut upholstered armchair circa 1860
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Mid-Victorian walnut armchair featuring light grey button-back upholstery, carved scroll armrests, and turned legs with ceramic casters.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMid-Victorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric, Ceramic
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Scroll arms, Turned legs, Ceramic casters

This Victorian gentleman's library armchair dates from circa 1860 and is formed from warm brown walnut with light grey fabric upholstery. The piece has a curved button back, scrolled open arms with padded rests, a serpentine shaped seat, turned front legs, and outswept back legs, all fitted with ceramic casters. Detailed woodwork includes carved scroll motifs on the arm supports and turned wooden lower sections on the front legs. Measuring 97 cm in height, 69 cm in width, and 92 cm in depth with a seat height of 41 cm, the chair suits practical daily placement in a traditional study, a reading corner, or a domestic sitting room for comfortable lounging.

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Victorian library armchairs were popularised during the mid-19th century, designed specifically for comfort and prolonged sitting in private studies or libraries. Characterised by deep seats, padded armrests, and buttoned upholstery, these pieces reflected the eras focus on domestic comfort and solid timber construction.

Armchairs from around 1860 were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. Frame joints were secured with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, while coil springs, horsehair padding, and ceramic casters provided structural support and mobility.

Authentic mid-Victorian armchairs often feature hand-turned or carved wood detailing, such as scroll arms and turned legs, along with brass or ceramic casters. Look for signs of age on the underside of the frame, including hand-sawn timber marks, original webbing, and natural patina on the walnut finish.

A Victorian armchair works effectively as a statement accent piece in modern or transitional interiors. Pair it with a modern floor lamp and a neutral rug in a reading nook or living room to contrast historical carved woodwork against minimalist contemporary elements.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent the timber from drying out or warping. Dust the carved walnut frame regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax sparingly for protection, and vacuum the fabric upholstery using a delicate brush attachment.
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