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Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair
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Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair

19th century
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Unusual antique quality William IV leather and mahogany library chair having a newly reupholstered seat and back in a quality chestnut colour leather, shaped open arms with turned supports standing on shaped tulip tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs with original brass cup castors

An unusual and very charming chair crafted to the highest standards

H 103 x W 58 x D 60cm

Date 1830

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this William IV Leather Armchair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09655192
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Tulip-carved and turned front legs: cabinet work of the 1830s.
Brass cup castors fitted to turned feet: original early nineteenth-century hardware.
Square outswept rear legs: traditional timber construction for stable reclining support.
Gentle wear on the scrolled wooden knuckles: smooth patina from long handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236456
Dealers Internal Reference
1418
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Description
Unusual antique quality William IV leather and mahogany library chair having a newly reupholstered seat and back in a quality chestnut colour leather, shaped open arms with turned supports standing on shaped tulip tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs with original brass cup castors

An unusual and very charming chair crafted to the highest standards

H 103 x W 58 x D 60cm

Date 1830

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this William IV Leather Armchair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09655192
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Tulip-carved and turned front legs: cabinet work of the 1830s.
Brass cup castors fitted to turned feet: original early nineteenth-century hardware.
Square outswept rear legs: traditional timber construction for stable reclining support.
Gentle wear on the scrolled wooden knuckles: smooth patina from long handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236456
Dealers Internal Ref
1418
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors.
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Archive I A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors.

Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair

Archive II A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View II
Archive III A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View V
Archive VI A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View VIII
Archive IX A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View IX
Archive X A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View X
Archive XI A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View XI
Archive XII A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors. View XII
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A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors.
Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair
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A William IV high-backed library armchair upholstered in warm brown leather with brass studded detail, padded armrests, and turned mahogany legs with castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Brass castors, Studded trim, Flared backrest
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This nineteenth century William IV library armchair follows a traditional gentleman's library design, combining structural timber with supple leather upholstery. The piece employs solid mahogany framing finished in a warm brown tone, complemented by a chestnut coloured leather covering across the high flared backrest, padded armrests, and seat. Decorative elements include neat brass studded trim along the upholstery borders, shaped open arms supported by turned woodwork, and front legs featuring turned tulip tapering details above original brass cup castors, while the rear legs remain outswept. The newly reupholstered surfaces show clean lines and smooth padding throughout the body. Standing 103 cm high by 58 cm wide and 60 cm deep, the chair occupies a modest footprint suited to study spaces or reading corners. In a modern home, this armchair serves as a functional seating option beside a desk or fireplace, adding period character to an interior without dominating the floor plan.

FAQs

The William IV style, spanning roughly 1830 to 1837, bridged late Regency elegance and early Victorian weight. Key characteristics include turned mahogany legs, rich leather upholstery, substantial proportions, and restraint in ornamentation.

Traditional construction involved solid mahogany or oak frameworks, natural hide leather, horsehair stuffing, brass studding, and cast brass wheels or castors for mobility.

Look for hand-carved turned legs, original brass castor fittings, traditional hand-tacked upholstery tacks, and solid mahogany joinery exhibiting age-appropriate patination.

Place the chair beside contemporary floor lighting, pair it with modern glass or metal side tables, or set it against neutral wall paneling to create visual contrast.

Keep leather nourished with specialist leather creams, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or radiator heat, and treat the mahogany wood frame with beeswax polish.
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