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Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Morning Room Seat, Art Nouveau, Victorian
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Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Morning Room Seat, Art Nouveau, Victorian

19th century
Sold 20 October 2026 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique elbow chair. An English, needlepoint over beech and mahogany morning room seat in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Charming needlepoint upholstery accentuates this appealing elbow chair

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality frame crafted in beech and mahogany with fine grain interest

Stocks finished with attractive warm caramel hues

Domed crest rail with prominent ears hosts an embroidered back rest

Fretwork back splat with shaped centre is accentuated with boxwood stringing

Foliate needlepoint adorns the back rest and seat cushion

Set at a comfortable height of 41cm (16.25'') with a traditionally stuffed cushion

Slender arms with tapered supports, gently swept out from the rear frame

Chair standing upon a pair of cylindrical legs at the front

Rear legs gently splay outwards with a square section form

Legs united from side to side and across with turned stretcher rails

This is an attractive antique elbow chair, presenting a desirable Art Nouveau taste and pleasing needlepoint decoration. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Height: 94.5cm (37.25'')

Seat Width: 46cm (18'')

Seat Depth: 43cm (17'')

Seat Height: 41cm (16.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Beech Armchair to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94.5cm (37.20")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233263
Dealers Internal Reference
26224
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Description
This is an antique elbow chair.
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An English, needlepoint over beech and mahogany morning room seat in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Charming needlepoint upholstery accentuates this appealing elbow chair

fig 1. An Art Nouveau beech elbow chair featuring a floral tapestry upholstered seat and backrest panel alongside turned front legs.
fig 1. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Morning Room Seat, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Quality frame crafted in beech and mahogany with fine grain interest

Stocks finished with attractive warm caramel hues

Domed crest rail with prominent ears hosts an embroidered back rest

fig 2. An Art Nouveau beech elbow chair featuring a floral tapestry upholstered seat and backrest panel alongside turned front legs.
fig 2. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Morning Room Seat, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Fretwork back splat with shaped centre is accentuated with boxwood stringing

Foliate needlepoint adorns the back rest and seat cushion

Set at a comfortable height of 41cm (16.25'') with a traditionally stuffed cushion

fig 3. An Art Nouveau beech elbow chair featuring a floral tapestry upholstered seat and backrest panel alongside turned front legs.
fig 3. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Morning Room Seat, Art Nouveau, Victorian

Slender arms with tapered supports, gently swept out from the rear frame

Chair standing upon a pair of cylindrical legs at the front

Rear legs gently splay outwards with a square section form

Legs united from side to side and across with turned stretcher rails

fig 4. An Art Nouveau beech elbow chair featuring a floral tapestry upholstered seat and backrest panel alongside turned front legs.
fig 4. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Morning Room Seat, Art Nouveau, Victorian

This is an attractive antique elbow chair, presenting a desirable Art Nouveau taste and pleasing needlepoint decoration. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Height: 94.5cm (37.25'')

Seat Width: 46cm (18'')

Seat Depth: 43cm (17'')

Seat Height: 41cm (16.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Beech Armchair to the Victorian era.

Height
94.5cm (37.20")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233263
Dealers Internal Ref
26224
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An Art Nouveau beech elbow chair featuring a floral tapestry upholstered seat and backrest panel alongside turned front legs. SOLD20 OCT 26

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An Art Nouveau beech elbow chair featuring a floral tapestry upholstered seat and backrest panel alongside turned front legs.
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Morning Room Seat, Art Nouveau, Victorian
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialBeech, Tapestry, Textile
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral tapestry upholstery, Pierced splat back, Turned front legs, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 94.5 cm (37 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This antique elbow chair dates to the late Victorian period, circa 1900, presented in an Art Nouveau taste suitable for a morning room. The frame uses beech and mahogany with fine grain interest, carrying warm caramel hues and a desirable aged patina across its solid joints. The design incorporates a domed crest rail with prominent ears hosting an embroidered backrest, a fretwork back splat with a shaped centre accentuated by boxwood stringing, and slender arms with tapered supports gently swept out from the rear frame. The backrest and seat cushion feature foliate needlepoint upholstery in shades of pink, white, green, and cream. The chair stands on a pair of cylindrical front legs and square-section splayed rear legs, united by turned stretcher rails. The piece measures 94.5 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, with a seat height of 41 cm. It serves as a comfortable seating option in a traditional study, reading corner, or bedroom setting within the home.

FAQs

An Art Nouveau elbow chair is a seating design from the late 19th or early 20th century featuring open armrests and stylized organic forms. These pieces often blend traditional cabinetmaking techniques with flowing lines and decorative upholstery characteristic of the era.

Craftsmen typically utilised hardwoods such as beech, oak, mahogany, or walnut for the framed structure. The seats and backrests were commonly stuffed and upholstered in woven tapestry, needlepoint, or damask fabrics.

Authentic examples often display hand-turned spindles, carved or pierced splats with organic motifs, and natural wood patination. Look for period joinery techniques, such as mortise and tenon joints, alongside original or period-appropriate tapestry seat pads.

An antique carver chair can serve as a focal point in a contemporary hallway, function as a desk chair in a home study, or complete an eclectic dining set. Placing it alongside minimalist decor highlights its structural craftsmanship and textile detail.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent textile fading and wood warping. Vacuum the upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, and condition the wooden frame periodically with natural beeswax polish.
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