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Large Proportioned 19th Century Grafton Style Armchair
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Large Proportioned 19th Century Grafton Style Armchair

19th century
Description

This is a wonderfully designed 19th century English country house armchair. It is very much in the manner of a Grafton armchair by renowned makers Howard and sons. The depth of seat and height of back makes this extremely comfortable. Standing on carved mahogany legs with S.CULLEN stamped on both back legs.

Height 87cm Width 80cm Depth 100cm Depth of seat 60cm Height of seat 36cm

(On our website) If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Victorian Grafton Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235285
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00002973
Description
This is a wonderfully designed 19th century English country house armchair. It is very much in the manner of a Grafton armchair by renowned makers Howard and sons. The depth of seat and height of back makes this extremely comfortable. Standing on carved mahogany legs with S.CULLEN stamped on both back legs.
fig 1. A large 19th-century Grafton style armchair stripped to its natural hessian under-upholstery, featuring scroll arms and turned wooden front legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Large Proportioned 19th Century Grafton Style Armchair

Height 87cm Width 80cm Depth 100cm Depth of seat 60cm Height of seat 36cm

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(On our website) If you would like this armchair upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu.
TallBoy Interiors

This would require 6 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
100cm (39.37")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this Victorian Grafton Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235285
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002973
TallBoy Interiors
TallBoy Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021
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Archive I A large 19th-century Grafton style armchair stripped to its natural hessian under-upholstery, featuring scroll arms and turned wooden front legs on brass castors.

Large Proportioned 19th Century Grafton Style Armchair

Archive II A large 19th-century Grafton style armchair stripped to its natural hessian under-upholstery, featuring scroll arms and turned wooden front legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A large 19th-century Grafton style armchair stripped to its natural hessian under-upholstery, featuring scroll arms and turned wooden front legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A large 19th-century Grafton style armchair stripped to its natural hessian under-upholstery, featuring scroll arms and turned wooden front legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A large 19th-century Grafton style armchair stripped to its natural hessian under-upholstery, featuring scroll arms and turned wooden front legs on brass castors. View V
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A large 19th-century Grafton style armchair stripped to its natural hessian under-upholstery, featuring scroll arms and turned wooden front legs on brass castors.
Large proportioned 19th century Grafton style armchair
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A large 19th-century Grafton style armchair stripped to its natural hessian under-upholstery, featuring scroll arms and turned wooden front legs on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHessian, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourNatural Beige
  • MotifsScroll arms, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Deep seat
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 100 cm (39 in)

FAQs

Characterised by generous proportions, low seating, padded scroll arms, and turned wooden legs, the Grafton style originated in 19th-century Britain as a lounge chair design for private residences.

Authentic 19th-century armchairs feature solid hardwood frames, typically oak, mahogany, or walnut, stuffed with natural horsehair, hand-tied coil springs, jute webbing, and coarse hessian under-upholstery.

Look for hand-turned legs fitted with original stamped brass castors, traditional tack marks along the frame perimeter, hand-stitched horsehair padding, and solid hardwood internal joinery rather than modern plywood.

Reupholstering the frame in a modern neutral linen or bold textured velvet allows a classic 19th-century silhouette to contrast harmoniously within clean-lined or transitional interiors.

Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, inspect brass castors regularly for smooth swivel action, and consult a professional restorer for frame consolidation and re-covering.
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