Victorian Mahogany Library Armchairs 19th Century

Name: Pair of Mahogany Framed Upholstered Button Upholstered Library Armchairs.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1239445
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
ColourDark Brown and Beige
MotifsButton back upholstery, Scroll arms, Reeded turned legs, Brass castors
SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 87 cm (34 in)

This pair of Victorian library armchairs features dark brown mahogany frames and beige patterned fabric upholstery with deep buttoning on the curved backs. Each armchair has carved scroll arms, reeded turned wooden legs, and brass castors showing visible signs of age and wear. The frames are sound, and the upholstery displays considerable staining and wear, making them ready for complete reupholstering according to personal preference. The dimensions of each armchair are 102 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 87 cm deep. Such traditional seating suits a gentleman's library, a formal study, or a classic drawing room interior. They provide comfortable fireside seating or a pair of reading chairs positioned opposite one another beside a fireplace or bookshelf. Their classic nineteenth-century profile complements traditional architectural settings, period townhouses, and country properties furnished with dark wood antiques and heritage textiles.

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Victorian library armchairs typically feature deep button-back upholstery, carved mahogany frames, low sweeping armrests, and turned front legs mounted on brass castors designed for ease of movement.

Construction relied on solid mahogany frames, horsehair and coil spring padding, natural fibre webbing, brass castors, and heavy upholstery fabrics such as velvet, damask, or leather.

Authentic pieces show hand-carved mahogany detail, traditional brass castor fittings, evidence of hand-tacked webbing underneath, and natural age-related wear to the wood frame and joints.

Place the pair opposite a contemporary sofa or beside a fireplace to create a balanced conversational area, re-upholstering in textured modern fabrics to blend historic structure with contemporary design.

Clean the mahogany timber with natural beeswax polish using a soft cloth, keep the chairs away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and vacuum fabric upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment.

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Pair of Mahogany Framed Upholstered Button Upholstered Library Armchairs.