Antique Country House Armchair 19th Century

Name: Antique Early 19th Century Country House Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240780
Price: 2300 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country House
MaterialMahogany, Textile, Brass
ColourRed
MotifsButtoned back rest, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Padded armrests
SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 83 cm (33 in)

This early nineteenth-century country house library armchair dates from the Regency period and follows an English country house style. The piece uses mahogany and textile materials, with rosewood front legs and brass castors, finished with a red cloth fabric and a timber tone. Visible details include a buttoned backrest, padded armrests, turned timber front legs, and original brass castors. The armchair measures 110 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 83 cm deep, with a seat height of 41 cm. Buyers place this seating in a traditional library, drawing room, study, or living area to provide a comfortable reading or relaxing chair. The construction suits a period interior or country house setting, where the traditional upholstery and turned legs complement classic or eclectic furnishings. Users sit in the chair for reading, conversation, or quiet relaxation while adding a vibrant red colour accent and period character to the space.

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These armchairs are defined by deep seating proportions, padded armrests, high tufted or buttoned backs, and turned timber legs frequently set on brass castors for mobility within large rooms.

Frames were crafted from resilient hardwoods such as beech or oak, with visible turned legs in mahogany or walnut, stuffed using horsehair and natural fibres, and finished with brass castors.

Authentic pieces feature hand-turned timber legs, original screw-threaded or stamped brass castors, evidence of traditional hand-tacked upholstery frameworks, and natural patina across exposed timber elements.

It serves effectively as a focal point in a living room, library alcove, or bedroom corner, contrasting warm textile tones against neutral wall palettes or traditional timber panelling.

Gently vacuum fabric surfaces using a soft brush attachment, keep the chair out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and wax the timber legs periodically with natural beeswax polish.

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Antique Early 19th Century Country House Armchair