Victorian Walnut Armchair 19th Century

Name: C19th Walnut Spoon Back Open Armchair Circa 1870
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237690
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring button-tufted mustard velvet upholstery, open carved armrests, and cabriole legs on brass castors.

C19TH walnut spoon back open armchair circa 1870

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Velvet, Brass
ColourGolden Brown
MotifsSpoon back, Button tufting, Cabriole legs, Carved open arms
SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 88 cm (35 in)

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A spoon back armchair is a mid-to-late 19th-century seating style featuring a contoured, rounded backrest shaped similarly to the bowl of a spoon. Popular during the Victorian era, these chairs were designed for comfort in drawing rooms and parlours.

Victorian armchairs were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. The internal upholstery utilised natural materials like horsehair, jute webbing, and steel coil springs, covered in fabrics such as velvet, damask, or leather.

Authentic pieces feature solid timber frames with hand-carved joinery, serpentine seat rails, cabriole or turned legs, and often ceramic or brass castors. Inspecting the underside for hand-tacked webbing and period coil springs can also confirm authenticity.

A Victorian armchair serves effectively as a focal piece in a contemporary living room, bedroom corner, or study. Pairing classic carved timber and rich upholstery with clean-lined modern side tables or understated lighting balances period charm with modern aesthetics.

Vacuum velvet upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust from settling into the pile. Keep timber frames out of direct sunlight and away from radiator heat sources to avoid warping or drying out the wood polish.

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C19th Walnut Spoon Back Open Armchair Circa 1870

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