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Pair of Victorian Mahogany & Leather Desk Chairs
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for sale €2,867     $3,112
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Pair of Victorian Mahogany & Leather Desk Chairs

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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A superb matching pair of Victorian desk chairs, circa 1880. Newly upholstered in finest-quality leather, traditionally hand-dyed in a rich, lustrous buffalo brown.

Featuring deep-buttoned backs, generously cushioned seats and arms, elegant brass-studded detailing, and beautifully turned mahogany spindle supports. Raised on turned mahogany legs with functional casters for ease of movement.

Presented in superb condition, these distinguished chairs offer a perfect blend of period charm, luxurious comfort and enduring style—an impressive addition to any study, library or executive office.

W 59.5cm/23.5"

D 64cm/25.75"

H 84cm/33"

Seat H 41cm/16.25"

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated these Victorian Mahogany Desk Chairs to the 1880s.

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SA1240730
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MYEE240426C
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Description
A superb matching pair of Victorian desk chairs, circa 1880.
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Newly upholstered in finest-quality leather, traditionally hand-dyed in a rich, lustrous buffalo brown.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK

Featuring deep-buttoned backs, generously cushioned seats and arms, elegant brass-studded detailing, and beautifully turned mahogany spindle supports. Raised on turned mahogany legs with functional casters for ease of movement.

fig 1. Pair of Victorian mahogany desk chairs with buttoned chestnut brown leather upholstery, brass studding, turned spindles, and castors.
fig 1. Pair of Victorian Mahogany & Leather Desk Chairs

Presented in superb condition, these distinguished chairs offer a perfect blend of period charm, luxurious comfort and enduring style—an impressive addition to any study, library or executive office.

W 59.5cm/23.5"

D 64cm/25.75"

H 84cm/33"

Seat H 41cm/16.25"

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated these Victorian Mahogany Desk Chairs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240730
Dealers Internal Ref
MYEE240426C
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Pair of Victorian mahogany desk chairs with buttoned chestnut brown leather upholstery, brass studding, turned spindles, and castors.
Pair Of Victorian Mahogany & Leather Desk Chairs
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourChestnut Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Brass stud trim, Turned spindles, Ceramic castors
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 59.5 cm (23 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

A matching pair of Victorian desk chairs, dating from 1880, brings traditional seating into a domestic interior. Each armchair is constructed from mahogany with a rich chestnut brown leather upholstery finish, completed with deep button tufting on the curved backrest, generous cushioning on the seat and arms, and individual brass stud trim along the edges. The framework incorporates turned spindles beneath the armrests, turned legs, and small ceramic castors attached to the feet. Measuring 84 cm high, 59.5 cm wide, and 64 cm deep, these chairs suit placement in a home study, library, or private office as executive seating beside a partner desk or reading table.

FAQs

Victorian desk chairs typically feature solid timber frames made of mahogany, walnut, or oak, combined with deep-buttoned leather or horsehair upholstery. Design hallmarks include turned spindles, curved backrests, brass studding, and legs set on metal or ceramic castors for movement in study spaces.

Frame construction predominantly utilised dense hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduran mahogany. Upholstery relied on full-grain cowhide leather, hand-tied steel coil springs, natural jute webbing, and horsehair or cotton padding, finished with individual brass upholstery tacks.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, original brass or ceramic castors, and natural hand-paddled patina on the timber. Lower frame elements and spindle turnings often show subtle human irregularities from hand-lathe shaping.

These chairs function as anchoring elements in a contemporary home office, paired with modern minimalist desks or traditional writing tables. They can also serve as fireside seating, occasional armchairs in a reading corner, or accent seating within modern dark academia aesthetic schemes.

Keep seating away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent leather from cracking and timber from warping. Apply a specialist leather balm periodically to maintain moisture, and treat the mahogany frame with natural beeswax polish to protect the finish.
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