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Antique Victorian His & Hers Walnut Armchairs Pair C.1880
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Antique Victorian His & Hers Walnut Armchairs Pair C.1880

19th century
For Sale by MebleinUK
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A beautiful and highly decorative pair of antique Victorian His & Hers armchairs, dating from approximately 1870–1890.

Traditionally known as a His & Hers pair, the set consists of one larger gentleman's armchair and a slightly smaller lady's chair, designed in the same elegant style and intended to sit together as a complementary pair.

The chairs feature beautifully shaped and carved walnut frames with large upholstered oval backs, scrolling supports and finely carved foliate decoration. Particularly attractive details include the carved cresting to the tops of the backrests, scrolling open sections beneath the backs and elegantly shaped arm supports.

Both chairs stand on decorative turned and carved front legs terminating in original-style castors, with swept rear legs giving the chairs their characteristic Victorian profile.

The larger gentleman's chair has upholstered armrests supported by finely turned columns, while the smaller lady's chair has elegant open scrolling sides without padded arms. This subtle difference in construction gives each chair its own character while retaining the visual harmony of the pair.

A wonderful statement pair for a period home, drawing room, bedroom, library or fireside setting. They would also make an excellent pair for professional reupholstery in a contemporary or traditional fabric.

Gentleman's Armchair:

Seat Height: 41 cm

Lady's Chair:

Height: 91 cm

Width: 60 cm

Depth: 57 cm

Seat Height: 40 cm

The chairs are presented in very good antique condition overall, with expected marks, knocks, surface wear and signs of previous use commensurate with their considerable age. The upholstery has visible wear and staining as shown in the photographs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

MebleinUK has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchairs Pair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237086
Dealers Internal Reference
B276
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A beautiful and highly decorative pair of antique Victorian His & Hers armchairs, dating from approximately 1870–1890.

Traditionally known as a His & Hers pair, the set consists of one larger gentleman's armchair and a slightly smaller lady's chair, designed in the same elegant style and intended to sit together as a complementary pair.

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The chairs feature beautifully shaped and carved walnut frames with large upholstered oval backs, scrolling supports and finely carved foliate decoration.
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Particularly attractive details include the carved cresting to the tops of the backrests, scrolling open sections beneath the backs and elegantly shaped arm supports.

fig 1. A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair.
fig 1. Antique Victorian His & Hers Walnut Armchairs Pair C.1880

Both chairs stand on decorative turned and carved front legs terminating in original-style castors, with swept rear legs giving the chairs their characteristic Victorian profile.

The larger gentleman's chair has upholstered armrests supported by finely turned columns, while the smaller lady's chair has elegant open scrolling sides without padded arms. This subtle difference in construction gives each chair its own character while retaining the visual harmony of the pair.

fig 2. A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair.
fig 2. Antique Victorian His & Hers Walnut Armchairs Pair C.1880

A wonderful statement pair for a period home, drawing room, bedroom, library or fireside setting. They would also make an excellent pair for professional reupholstery in a contemporary or traditional fabric.

fig 3. A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair.
fig 3. Antique Victorian His & Hers Walnut Armchairs Pair C.1880

Gentleman's Armchair:

Seat Height: 41 cm

Lady's Chair:

Height: 91 cm

Width: 60 cm

Depth: 57 cm

Seat Height: 40 cm

The chairs are presented in very good antique condition overall, with expected marks, knocks, surface wear and signs of previous use commensurate with their considerable age. The upholstery has visible wear and staining as shown in the photographs.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

MebleinUK has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchairs Pair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237086
Dealers Internal Ref
B276
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Archive I A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair.

Antique Victorian His & Hers Walnut Armchairs Pair C.1880

Archive II A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View II
Archive III A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View III
Archive IV A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View IV
Archive V A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View V
Archive VI A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View VI
Archive VII A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View IX
Archive X A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View X
Archive XI A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View XI
Archive XII A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair. View XIII
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A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair.
Antique Victorian His & Hers Walnut Armchairs Pair c.1880
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A pair of Victorian carved walnut armchairs upholstered in light sage green velvet, featuring one gentlemans armchair with padded arms and one armless ladys chair.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Rococo Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourBrown, Sage Green
  • MotifsCarved crest rail, Turned front legs, Oval balloon back, Brass castors
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

Victorian His and Hers armchairs were created as complementary pairs for 19th-century parlours. The gentlemans chair typically features open or padded armrests, while the ladys chair is armless to accommodate the expansive skirts and crinolines fashionable during the era.

Late Victorian armchairs were framed in dense hardwoods such as French or American walnut, known for intricate carving properties. Deep buttoning or plain upholstery was applied using natural fillings like horsehair, supported by hand-tied steel coil springs and jute webbing.

Authentic pieces from circa 1880 exhibit hand-carved decorative crestings, frame joins secured with dowels, and original brass or iron castors on turned front legs. The timber displays natural age patina, and construction underlying the upholstery typically reveals traditional webbing and stitching methods.

A pair of Victorian armchairs can be positioned opposite a modern sofa to create a balanced conversation area. Neutral or jewel-toned velvet upholstery allows classical carved frames to complement modern minimalist architectural elements.

Walnut frames should be dusted with a soft cloth and conditioned annually with beeswax paste, avoiding synthetic polishes. Velvet upholstery requires gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and immediate spot-cleaning using specialised dry solvent cleaners.
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