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Antique Reclining Armchair by Foot and Son
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Antique Reclining Armchair by Foot and Son

19th century
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Antique Reclining Armchair probably by Foot and Son.

Made in the 19th Century, this is often called a convalescence chair and made for use by people with limited mobility.

Metamorphic Armchair - Reclining Back, Height Adjustable Footrest and Opening Arm/Sides for Ease of Access.

Width 82cm x Depth 91cm x Height 112cm, with a seat width of 44cm, seat depth of 52cm, and seat height of 48cm

Fully opened out the length is 200cm.

Width 2′8″ × Depth 3′0″ × Height 3′8″, with a seat width of 1′5″, seat depth of 1′8″, and seat height of 1′7″.

Fully opened out the length is 6′7″.

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Mechanical Reclining Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245519
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Antique Reclining Armchair probably by Foot and Son.
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Made in the 19th Century, this is often called a convalescence chair and made for use by people with limited mobility.
Kontrast Antiques

Metamorphic Armchair - Reclining Back, Height Adjustable Footrest and Opening Arm/Sides for Ease of Access.

fig 1. An antique Victorian mechanical reclining armchair upholstered in brown velvet with a button-backed headrest, extendable footrest, and brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Reclining Armchair by Foot and Son

Width 82cm x Depth 91cm x Height 112cm, with a seat width of 44cm, seat depth of 52cm, and seat height of 48cm

Fully opened out the length is 200cm.

Width 2′8″ × Depth 3′0″ × Height 3′8″, with a seat width of 1′5″, seat depth of 1′8″, and seat height of 1′7″.

Fully opened out the length is 6′7″.

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Victorian Mechanical Reclining Armchair to the 19th Century.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
91cm (35.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245519
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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Archive I An antique Victorian mechanical reclining armchair upholstered in brown velvet with a button-backed headrest, extendable footrest, and brass castors.

Antique Reclining Armchair by Foot and Son

Archive II An antique Victorian mechanical reclining armchair upholstered in brown velvet with a button-backed headrest, extendable footrest, and brass castors. View II
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An antique Victorian mechanical reclining armchair upholstered in brown velvet with a button-backed headrest, extendable footrest, and brass castors.
Antique Reclining Armchair by Foot and Son
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Extendable footrest, Brass castors, Turned legs
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 91 cm (36 in)

This 19th-century Victorian metamorphic reclining armchair, attributed to Foot and Son, is constructed from mahogany, brass, and velvet in a warm brown colour. It functions as a convalescence chair featuring a deep-buttoned wingback headrest, turned wooden front legs with metal castors, and an integrated extendable footrest mechanism with visible wooden cross-bracing and wheels. The upholstery shows notable wear and fading along the lower front of the seat frame and arms. Measuring 112 cm high, 82 cm wide, and 91 cm deep with a fully extended length of 200 cm, the chair provides adjustable support. Designed for ease of access with opening arms and sides, the chair suits a gentleman's library or study as a functional seating piece. It accommodates periods of rest or limited mobility through its mechanical reclining back and height-adjustable footrest. The combination of timber framework, soft velvet covering, and wheeled base allows for both mobility within a room and mechanical adjustment to suit the user.

FAQs

A Victorian mechanical reclining armchair is an adjustable lounge chair designed during the nineteenth century, featuring integrated ratchets, levers, or wheels that allow the backrest and leg rest to tilt into various positions.

These chairs were constructed using solid hardwood frames such as mahogany or walnut, combined with cast iron and brass mechanical components, horsehair padding, and plush velvet or leather upholstery.

Authentic pieces typically feature stamped brass makers marks or labels on the frame, specialized ratcheting brass joints, large adjustment wheels, and an extendable footrest mechanism.

Designers frequently position these mechanical chairs in reading nooks, home offices, or libraries beside a side table and task lamp to highlight their mechanical functionality and structural profile.

Velvet upholstery should be gently vacuumed with a soft brush attachment, while the internal mechanical brass fittings require light lubrication with appropriate oil to ensure smooth operation without damaging the timber frame.
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