19th Century Armchair

Name: 19th Century Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1235635
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

19th Century Open Armchair

19th Century

19th Century Woodstock Armchair

19th Century

19th C. Diminutive Gillows Armchair

19th Century

Antique Button Back Upholstered Armchair

19th Century

19th Century Wing Chair

19th Century

19th Century

Howard Style Armchair

19th Century

Pair of French Painted Tub Chairs

1910

19th C George II Style Mahogany Wing Chair

19th Century

19th Century Deep Seated Armchair

19th Century

Handsome Pair of Country House Walnut Framed Armchairs C1860

1860

19th Century Victorian Armchair

19th Century

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialLinen Upholstery, Mahogany, Brass Castors
ColourSage Green
MotifsTurned front legs, Brass castors, Sloping padded arms, Upholstered back

This Victorian armchair dates from the nineteenth century and exemplifies classic English Country House style. The piece comprises a solid mahogany frame newly upholstered in a soft sage-green linen fabric. The design includes a comfortably shaped back and sloping padded arms that curve gently outward to frame the seat. Dark polished turned wooden legs support the chair at the front, terminating in small metal castors that allow for easy movement across wooden flooring. The upholstery shows a tight, clean weave with clean piped edges running along the structural seams. The timber exhibits a deep brown tone with visible grain on the turned supports. Ideal for placement in a traditional living room, library, or reading corner, this armchair provides a supportive seat for daily relaxation. The proportions make it suitable for pairing beside a fireplace or under a window without dominating the floor space. While exact dimensions are not provided, the scale fits standard domestic seating requirements for an individual occupant. Regular maintenance involves gentle vacuuming of the linen surface to preserve the pale green hue and protect the natural fibres against dust accumulation.

FAQs

A 19th-century Victorian armchair is characteristically defined by deep buttoning or smooth upholstery, lower seat proportions, turned wooden legs, and the introduction of steel coil springs for enhanced comfort during the industrial era.

These frames were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, padded using horsehair, jute scrim, and hemp webbing, and supported by metal coil springs and brass castors.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-turned timber legs, stamped brass castors from period manufacturers, evidence of hand-tied coil springs beneath the webbing, and traditional joinery within the timber frame.

A Victorian armchair can be integrated into contemporary spaces as a standalone reading seat in a bedroom, paired alongside modern minimalist sofas, or positioned in a light-filled bay window.

Maintain fabric upholstery by vacuuming gently with a soft brush attachment, keep the timber legs hydrated with clear beeswax polish, and position the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent textile fading.

Dean Antiques Ltd

19th Century Armchair