Victorian Mahogany Open Armchair 19th Century

Name: A Victorian Open Armed Mahogany Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236762
Price: 125 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Victorian carved mahogany open armchair upholstered in olive green velvet with a buttoned oval backrest and cabriole legs.

A Victorian open armed Mahogany Armchair

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Velvet
ColourOlive Green
MotifsCabriole legs, Carved crest rail, Button-backed upholstery, Padded armrests
SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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Victorian open armchairs typically feature carved solid wood frames, often mahogany or rosewood, with exposed wooden arm supports and upholstered pads. Design elements frequently draw from Rococo Revival and Neoclassical styles, incorporating cabriole or turned legs and decorative cresting.

Frames were primarily constructed using Cuban or Honduran mahogany, prized for its dense grain and durability. Internal upholstery utilised natural materials such as horsehair, hessian, and steel coil springs, covered in woven fabrics, damasks, or velvets.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved decorative motifs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural age patination on the timber. Inspecting the underside often reveals hand-sawn frame timber, brass castors, and original webbed construction.

Positioning a carved wooden armchair as a single statement piece creates contrast alongside contemporary minimalist sofas or structured shelving. The dark timber and textured upholstery integrate well into eclectic, traditional, or heritage design schemes.

Timber frames require light dusting with a soft cloth and occasional waxing with natural beeswax to protect the finish. Velvet upholstery should be gently vacuumed using a soft brush attachment and kept out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.

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A Victorian Open Armed Mahogany Armchair

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