Victorian Wingback Armchair 19th Century

Name: Victorian Wing Back Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237933
Price: 1350 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Leather
ColourOff-White
MotifsWinged backrest, Scrolled armrests, Straight legs, H-stretcher

This Victorian wingback armchair is an upholstered armchair in the gentleman's library style. It has a tall, shaped backrest with prominent side wings, low scrolled armrests with piping trim, and a loose seat cushion covered in off-white faux mottled grey tan leather upholstery. The frame stands on dark mahogany straight square legs joined by an H-stretcher near the floor. The chair measures 81 cm wide by 84 cm deep by 119 cm high, with a seat height of 53 cm. Traditional proportions and sturdy construction make this piece suitable for daily seating in a study, library, reading corner, or living room. The neutral leather finish coordinates easily with existing seating arrangements while offering a comfortable, supportive seat for reading or relaxing. The timber stretchers provide extra stability to the legs during frequent use.

FAQs

A Victorian wingback armchair features high side wings designed to shield the occupant from cold room draughts and retain heat from an open hearth, combined with a padded backrest and scrolled armrests.

Traditional Victorian wing chairs were constructed with solid timber frames, such as mahogany or oak, fitted with hand-tied iron coil springs, webbing, horsehair padding, and upholstered in leather, velvet, or heavy woven fabric.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved hardwood frames, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, webbed seat bases, and natural wear patterns along the stretchers and armrests.

A wingback chair functions as a focal accent piece in a study, library, or living room, positioned alongside a side table or hearth to introduce structural height and classic proportions.

Dust upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment, keep the timber and fabric away from direct sunlight to prevent drying or discolouration, and condition wood components using natural beeswax.

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