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Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair
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Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair

1900 - 1920
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Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair

An antique Edwardian nursing chair in mahogany, of small proportions. The back features a shaped and pierced lyre-style splat beneath a carved toprail. Upholstered drop-in seat with patterned fabric, bordered by decorative braid.

Turned front legs on small castors; plain, slightly curved back legs.

Width: 46 cm (18 in)

Height to toprail: 84 cm (33 in)

Height to seat: 39 cm (15½ in)

In good original condition. Some light movement in the joints and surface wear to the frame, consistent with age.

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair to the Edwardian era.

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SA1237429
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Our stock is available to view by appointment at our Worcester showrooms, and we are happy to provide further information or additional images on request.

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Description
Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair

An antique Edwardian nursing chair in mahogany, of small proportions. The back features a shaped and pierced lyre-style splat beneath a carved toprail. Upholstered drop-in seat with patterned fabric, bordered by decorative braid.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany nursing chair featuring a carved pierced backrest, low padded floral tapestry seat, and turned front legs with castors.
fig 1. Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair

Turned front legs on small castors; plain, slightly curved back legs.

Width: 46 cm (18 in)

Height to toprail: 84 cm (33 in)

Height to seat: 39 cm (15½ in)

In good original condition. Some light movement in the joints and surface wear to the frame, consistent with age.

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair to the Edwardian era.

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SA1237429
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2025

Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany nursing chair featuring a carved pierced backrest, low padded floral tapestry seat, and turned front legs with castors.

Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair

Archive II An Edwardian mahogany nursing chair featuring a carved pierced backrest, low padded floral tapestry seat, and turned front legs with castors. View II
Archive III An Edwardian mahogany nursing chair featuring a carved pierced backrest, low padded floral tapestry seat, and turned front legs with castors. View III
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Telephone 01905 799928
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/treasuretroveworcester
Verified Since Apr 2025
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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An Edwardian mahogany nursing chair featuring a carved pierced backrest, low padded floral tapestry seat, and turned front legs with castors.
Edwardian Mahogany Nursing Chair
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An Edwardian mahogany nursing chair featuring a carved pierced backrest, low padded floral tapestry seat, and turned front legs with castors.
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  • ObjectNursing Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown, Red
  • MotifsPierced carved splat, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Floral tapestry upholstery

This Edwardian nursing chair is crafted in dark brown mahogany and stands in good original condition, displaying light movement in the joints and surface wear to the frame consistent with its age. The timber frame features a shaped and pierced lyre-style splat beneath an intricately carved toprail, plain slightly curved back legs, and turned front legs fitted with small brass castors. The low padded drop-in seat is upholstered in red and gold floral tapestry fabric, neatly bordered with matching decorative braid. Measuring 46 cm wide and 84 cm high to the toprail with a seat height of 39 cm, the chair has small proportions suitable for compact spaces. In a modern home, this piece fits comfortably into a bedroom, dressing room or sitting room as a decorative occasional chair. The classic English Country House style suits traditional interiors, lending character to a dressing table setup or a quiet corner. The sturdy frame and castors allow for easy repositioning around the room, while the cushioned seat provides practical low-level seating for everyday use.

FAQs

An Edwardian nursing chair is a low-seated, armless chair crafted during the early 20th century, specifically designed to facilitate comfortable low seating within nursery or bedroom spaces.

These chairs were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, combined with padded tapestry, velvet, or damask upholstery and metal castors.

Authentic examples display lower seat proportions than standard dining chairs, refined carved splats or backrests, traditional mortise and tenon timber joints, and original brass or ceramic castors.

An Edwardian nursing chair functions effectively as an accent seating option in a dressing room, bedroom corner, or beside a hearth to add historical texture to modern rooms.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain, and vacuum the textile seat gently on low suction.
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