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C19th Walnut Spoon Back Open Armchair Circa 1870
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C19th Walnut Spoon Back Open Armchair Circa 1870

19th century
Description

An elegant open armchair on cabriole legs in solid walnut with its original castors. The chair is traditionally upholstered in gold velvet and is free from tears Lovely quality frame with no woodworm and only the odd non structural contraction crack

H to seat 38 cm

Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09663830
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Moulded spoon-back balloon frame: classic mid-Victorian drawing room design.
Cabriole front legs ending in carved scroll toes: hand carving typical of the 1870s.
Brass castors pinned under carved feet: standard Victorian seating hardware.
Deep button-tufted upholstery across the backrest: traditional Victorian seat finishing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
88cm (34.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1237690
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Description
An elegant open armchair on cabriole legs in solid walnut with its original castors.
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The chair is traditionally upholstered in gold velvet and is free from tears Lovely quality frame with no woodworm and only the odd non structural contraction crack.
Beresford Antiques LTD

H to seat 38 cm

Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated this Victorian Walnut Armchair to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 09663830
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Moulded spoon-back balloon frame: classic mid-Victorian drawing room design.
Cabriole front legs ending in carved scroll toes: hand carving typical of the 1870s.
Brass castors pinned under carved feet: standard Victorian seating hardware.
Deep button-tufted upholstery across the backrest: traditional Victorian seat finishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
88cm (34.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1237690
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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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.
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Archive I 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

Archive II A Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring button-tufted mustard velvet upholstery, open carved armrests, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring button-tufted mustard velvet upholstery, open carved armrests, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View III
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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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A Victorian walnut spoon back armchair featuring button-tufted mustard velvet upholstery, open carved armrests, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • 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)

This Victorian open armchair dates from circa 1870 and follows the spoon back style. The solid walnut frame displays a rich mid-brown wood grain with smooth polished surfaces, accented by carved open armrests, serpentine lines, and cabriole legs terminating in small brass castors. The deep button-tufted backrest and generous seat pad are covered in a rich golden brown velvet fabric with a soft pile. The structure is free from woodworm, showing only minor non-structural contraction cracks alongside the original castors. Practical dimensions are 97 cm high, 67 cm wide, and 88 cm deep, with a seat height of 38 cm. This traditional seating piece suits placement in a living room, study, or drawing room as an occasional fireside chair or reading seat, bringing period character to an English country house interior.

FAQs

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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