Victorian Thames Valley Chair 19th Century

Name: Victorian Thames Valley Oxford Chair C1870 in Original Finish
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1234129
Price: 365 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Country
MaterialElm, Beech, Ash
ColourDark Brown
MotifsLadder back, Turned legs, Contoured seat, Sinuous armrests
SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Victorian Thames Valley Oxford armchair dates from 1870 and follows a traditional English country house style. The construction employs elm, beech and ash with a dark brown patinated finish, presenting a three-slat ladder back, sinuous wooden armrests, a deeply contoured seat and turned legs. The timber displays natural grain variation, edge wear and deep shading across the uprights and seat, with lighter wooden tones visible on the arms and spindles. Dimensions measure 109 cm high by 59 cm wide by 54 cm deep. Position this seating in a study, hallway or sitting room for authentic period character and everyday functional use.

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A Thames Valley Oxford chair is a regional style of nineteenth-century English country seating, characterised by curved horizontal back slats, turned legs, and contoured wooden seats.

These chairs were typically constructed using native British hardwoods, featuring dense elm for the shaped saddle seat alongside turned beech or ash for the legs, stretchers, and back supports.

Authentic period examples display socket construction, hand-carved arm supports, natural surface wear on the seat edge, and layered dark finishes or varnish accumulated over decades.

An antique country armchair serves effectively as a standalone accent piece in an entryway, alongside a writing desk, or paired with contemporary upholstered furniture to add texture and historic context.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft cloth and periodically applying a high-quality beeswax polish, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.

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