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Victorian Carved Walnut Occasional Chair C.1860
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Victorian Carved Walnut Occasional Chair C.1860

19th century
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Victorian Carved Walnut Occasional Chair c.1860

A fine quality mid-19th century carved walnut chair, traditionally known as a nursing chair.

Shaped back with scroll-carved cresting and foliate detail, the upholstered back panel framed in crisp walnut carving. The generous seat similarly upholstered and set above a carved serpentine apron. Standing on cabriole front legs with carved detail and original ceramic castors; the back legs splayed.

Lovely colour and patina to the walnut. Structurally sound, with minor age-related marks and an old repair to the rear leg. Upholstery in good order.

Dimensions:

Width: 58 cm

Height: 109 cm

Seat height: 41 cm

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Victorian Carved Walnut Chair to the 1860s.

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SA1237430
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Description
Victorian Carved Walnut Occasional Chair c.1860

A fine quality mid-19th century carved walnut chair, traditionally known as a nursing chair.

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Shaped back with scroll-carved cresting and foliate detail, the upholstered back panel framed in crisp walnut carving.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

The generous seat similarly upholstered and set above a carved serpentine apron. Standing on cabriole front legs with carved detail and original ceramic castors; the back legs splayed.

fig 1. A Victorian carved walnut occasional chair featuring a tall upholstered backrest with patterned beige fabric, scroll-carved cresting, cabriole legs, and ceramic castors.
fig 1. Victorian Carved Walnut Occasional Chair C.1860

Lovely colour and patina to the walnut. Structurally sound, with minor age-related marks and an old repair to the rear leg. Upholstery in good order.

Dimensions:

Width: 58 cm

Height: 109 cm

Seat height: 41 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Victorian Carved Walnut Chair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237430
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 A Victorian carved walnut occasional chair featuring a tall upholstered backrest with patterned beige fabric, scroll-carved cresting, cabriole legs, and ceramic castors.

Victorian Carved Walnut Occasional Chair C.1860

Archive II A Victorian carved walnut occasional chair featuring a tall upholstered backrest with patterned beige fabric, scroll-carved cresting, cabriole legs, and ceramic castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian carved walnut occasional chair featuring a tall upholstered backrest with patterned beige fabric, scroll-carved cresting, cabriole legs, and ceramic castors. View III
Archive IV A Victorian carved walnut occasional chair featuring a tall upholstered backrest with patterned beige fabric, scroll-carved cresting, cabriole legs, and ceramic castors. View IV
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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
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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A Victorian carved walnut occasional chair featuring a tall upholstered backrest with patterned beige fabric, scroll-carved cresting, cabriole legs, and ceramic castors.
Victorian Carved Walnut Occasional Chair c.1860
Ref: SA1237430
A Victorian carved walnut occasional chair featuring a tall upholstered backrest with patterned beige fabric, scroll-carved cresting, cabriole legs, and ceramic castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOccasional Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Textile, Ceramic
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Scroll cresting, High backrest, Ceramic castors

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Victorian occasional chairs feature decorative hand carving, upholstered seats and backrests, and refined silhouettes designed for drawing rooms, parlours, or bedrooms during the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

Fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and rosewood were predominantly utilised, often paired with traditional coil springs, horsehair filling, and detailed timber embellishments.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved floral or scroll motifs, original ceramic or brass castors, traditional joinery techniques, and natural patination across the timber frame.

Positioning a high-backed Victorian chair as a standalone accent piece in a contemporary bedroom, hallway, or living room adds historical contrast, particularly alongside understated modern decor.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply clear beeswax polish annually along the grain, and keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber cracking.
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