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C. 1850, Strahan & Co. Dublin, Armchair Upholstered in Floral Fabric (Irish)
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C. 1850, Strahan & Co. Dublin, Armchair Upholstered in Floral Fabric (Irish)

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C. 1850, Strahan & Co. Dublin, Armchair Upholstered in Floral Fabric (Irish).

This very comfortable and stylishly upholstered Victorian armchair is on its original legs, with both rear legs being stamped STRAHAN & CO., further stamped with Stock Numbers, and on its original brass castors with the 'PATENT' stamp.

PROVENANCE:

From a private collection in a Regency Villa in Cheltenham.

CONDITION:

Structurally sound. Professionally reupholstered in floral fabric with no stains, rips and tears. Legs and castors are original with knocks and scuffs commensurate with age.

DIMENSIONS:

87cm H

81cm W

64cm D

ABOUT ROBERT STRAHAN & CO.

Founded in 1776 as a cabinet maker, auctioneer and undertaker, Robert Strahan & Co. grew to become one of Ireland's premiere furniture designers, exhibiting at The Great Industrial Exhibition of 1853 in Dublin. A walnut table, exhibited at the second London International Exhibition of 1862, showcased their talent for both design and manufacture. Bringing together marquetry, scrolling foliage, masks, strap work and cartouches in a piece of some merit; A fine piece displaying the influence of Thomas Hope and Richard Bridgens, it was illustrated in the Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue for the London exhibition.

Designing and manufacturing for the Office of public works, they gained the reputation for high quality furniture and were commissioned to design and manufacture for some of the great Irish country houses such as Doneraile Court, Co. Cork and Lisnavagh, Co. Carlow.

The Firm started out trading from 10-11 Chancery Lane. Move forward 39 years to 1815 and the firm had expanded in to 24-25 Henry Street. In 1845 it expanded further still into 5 Leister Street. In 1870 the firm moved to Abbey Street trading under the family name until 1969.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

White Space Antiques has dated this Victorian Floral Upholstered Armchair to the 1850s.

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SA1239241
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C. 1850, Strahan & Co. Dublin, Armchair Upholstered in Floral Fabric (Irish).
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This very comfortable and stylishly upholstered Victorian armchair is on its original legs, with both rear legs being stamped STRAHAN & CO.
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, further stamped with Stock Numbers, and on its original brass castors with the 'PATENT' stamp.

fig 1. A Victorian mid-19th century armchair upholstered in cream floral fabric with turned dark timber front legs on brass castors.
fig 1. C. 1850, Strahan & Co. Dublin, Armchair Upholstered in Floral Fabric (Irish)

PROVENANCE:

From a private collection in a Regency Villa in Cheltenham.

CONDITION:

Structurally sound. Professionally reupholstered in floral fabric with no stains, rips and tears. Legs and castors are original with knocks and scuffs commensurate with age.

fig 2. A Victorian mid-19th century armchair upholstered in cream floral fabric with turned dark timber front legs on brass castors.
fig 2. C. 1850, Strahan & Co. Dublin, Armchair Upholstered in Floral Fabric (Irish)

DIMENSIONS:

87cm H

81cm W

64cm D

ABOUT ROBERT STRAHAN & CO.

Founded in 1776 as a cabinet maker, auctioneer and undertaker, Robert Strahan & Co. grew to become one of Ireland's premiere furniture designers, exhibiting at The Great Industrial Exhibition of 1853 in Dublin. A walnut table, exhibited at the second London International Exhibition of 1862, showcased their talent for both design and manufacture. Bringing together marquetry, scrolling foliage, masks, strap work and cartouches in a piece of some merit; A fine piece displaying the influence of Thomas Hope and Richard Bridgens, it was illustrated in the Art Journal Illustrated Catalogue for the London exhibition.

fig 3. A Victorian mid-19th century armchair upholstered in cream floral fabric with turned dark timber front legs on brass castors.
fig 3. C. 1850, Strahan & Co. Dublin, Armchair Upholstered in Floral Fabric (Irish)

Designing and manufacturing for the Office of public works, they gained the reputation for high quality furniture and were commissioned to design and manufacture for some of the great Irish country houses such as Doneraile Court, Co. Cork and Lisnavagh, Co. Carlow.

fig 4. A Victorian mid-19th century armchair upholstered in cream floral fabric with turned dark timber front legs on brass castors.
fig 4. C. 1850, Strahan & Co. Dublin, Armchair Upholstered in Floral Fabric (Irish)

The Firm started out trading from 10-11 Chancery Lane. Move forward 39 years to 1815 and the firm had expanded in to 24-25 Henry Street. In 1845 it expanded further still into 5 Leister Street. In 1870 the firm moved to Abbey Street trading under the family name until 1969.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Victorian Floral Upholstered Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239241
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A Victorian mid-19th century armchair upholstered in cream floral fabric with turned dark timber front legs on brass castors.
C. 1850, Strahan & Co. Dublin, Armchair Upholstered in Floral Fabric (Irish)
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Textile, Brass
  • ColourCream, Multicoloured
  • MotifsTurned front legs, Brass castors, Floral upholstery, Scrolled arms
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

This Irish Victorian armchair dates to around 1850 and originates from the workshop of Strahan and Company in Dublin. The seating unit stands on dark mahogany turned front legs set with brass castors. Both rear legs carry the stamped maker mark of Strahan and Company alongside stock numbers, and the castors feature patent stamps. The chair has a solid mahogany frame and is professionally reupholstered in cream floral fabric patterned with red, green, blue, and yellow botanical motifs, featuring high padded back support and rolled arms. The wooden supports show knocks and scuffs from age. Measuring 87 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 64 cm deep, this armchair functions as a comfortable seating option for a living room, drawing room, study, or bedroom interior. The piece works well alongside traditional wooden furnishings, complementing period properties or country house interiors while providing a practical everyday chair for reading or relaxing.

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Mid-19th century Victorian armchairs are defined by deep-seated comfort, heavily padded backs, rounded scrolled arms, and turned wooden front legs often fitted with brass castors. This period marked a transition towards plush upholstery and substantial timber framing suitable for domestic drawing rooms.

Frames were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, using mortise and tenon joinery. Upholstery interiors relied on hand-tied steel coil springs, natural jute webbing, horsehair, and wool padding beneath woven textiles or damasks.

Authentic pieces frequently bear stamped maker marks or paper labels on the inner seat rails or back legs, such as those from prominent Dublin makers. Look for hand-turned front legs, period-correct brass castors, hand-cut dovetails, and original stamped hardware.

A patterned Victorian armchair serves as an effective focal point when contrasted against neutral contemporary walls and understated modern sofas. Placing the piece alongside streamlined lighting and minimalist side tables balances the detailed botanical textile.

Vacuum textile surfaces using a soft brush attachment to remove dust without damaging fibres. Position the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, treat timber legs with natural beeswax, and consult professional textile restorers for spot cleaning.
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