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Corner Chair in Burr Elm, C 1870
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for sale €2,048     $2,223
£1,750
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Corner Chair in Burr Elm, C 1870

19th century
Description

An interesting corner chair made entirely in elm with beautifully figured burr elm in the arms, back cresting rail and fretted lyre / vase shaped splats. Possibly Irish made, c1870 the timbers used in the making of this chair are heavily figured.

Restoration / condition: In good and original condition with the drop in seat having been re-upholstered and finished in calico.

Width: 71cms (28”)

Depth: 67cms (26.25”)

Height: 75cms (29.5”)

Seat height (frame): 40cms (16”)

Seat height (cushion): 46cms (18”)

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Burr Elm Corner Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241153
Dealers Internal Reference
10463
Dealers Notes

Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
An interesting corner chair made entirely in elm with beautifully figured burr elm in the arms, back cresting rail and fretted lyre / vase shaped splats. Possibly Irish made, c1870 the timbers used in the making of this chair are heavily figured.
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Restoration / condition: In good and original condition with the drop in seat having been re-upholstered and finished in calico.
The Real Wood Furniture Company

Width: 71cms (28”)

Depth: 67cms (26.25”)

Height: 75cms (29.5”)

Seat height (frame): 40cms (16”)

Seat height (cushion): 46cms (18”)

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Burr Elm Corner Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241153
Dealers Internal Ref
10463
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Real Wood Furniture Company Profile Page

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A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat.
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Archive I A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat.

Corner Chair in Burr Elm, C 1870

Archive II A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View II
Archive III A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View III
Archive IV A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View IV
Archive V A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View V
Archive VI A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View VIII
Archive IX A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View IX
Archive X A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View X
Archive XI A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XI
Archive XII A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XII
Archive XIII A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XIII
Archive XIV A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XIV
Archive XV A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XV
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
Location
At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
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The Real Wood Furniture Company
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A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat.
CORNER CHAIR IN BURR ELM, C 1870
Ref: SA1241153
A Victorian corner chair crafted from burr elm featuring turned upright supports, shaped back splats, a curved top rail, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Elm, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Honey Brown
  • MotifsTurned leg supports, Shaped back splats, Curved top rail, Upholstered drop-in seat
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 67 cm (26 in)

FAQs

Corner chairs, also known as roundabout chairs, originated in the early 18th century and remained popular through the 19th century, designed to fit into room corners and accommodate full-skirted garments while seated.

Victorian corner chairs were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as burr elm, oak, mahogany, or walnut, combined with turned timber supports and upholstered drop-in seats.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut joinery, distinct timber grain patterns such as burr figuring, age-appropriate wear to turned legs, and historical construction techniques beneath the seat frame.

A corner chair functions effectively as an accent piece in an unused corner, beside a fireplace hearth, or positioned at a writing desk in a home office or library.

Maintain burr elm timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth, applying a neutral beeswax polish along the wood grain twice yearly, and placing the piece away from direct radiators or moist air.
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