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William VI Armchair
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William VI Armchair

19th century
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An early 19th-century easy armchair, circa 1830–1850, with a rounded reclining back, low scrolling arms and a sprung seat.

The moulded sabre/swept front legs have recessed panels and tightly scrolled feet, complemented by swept, scroll-ended rear legs. Small castors sit recessed beneath all four feet.

Stripped back to its old hand-sewn linings and offered for upholstery in a fabric of your choice.

Width 69cm × Depth 86cm × Height 82cm

Seat Height 37cm

Width 27¼in × Depth 33¾in × Height 32¼in

Seat Height 14½in

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this William IV Upholstered Armchair to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245524
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Description
An early 19th-century easy armchair, circa 1830–1850, with a rounded reclining back, low scrolling arms and a sprung seat.
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The moulded sabre/swept front legs have recessed panels and tightly scrolled feet, complemented by swept, scroll-ended rear legs.
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Small castors sit recessed beneath all four feet.

fig 1. A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors.
fig 1. William VI Armchair

Stripped back to its old hand-sewn linings and offered for upholstery in a fabric of your choice.

Width 69cm × Depth 86cm × Height 82cm

Seat Height 37cm

Width 27¼in × Depth 33¾in × Height 32¼in

Seat Height 14½in

Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this William IV Upholstered Armchair to the 1850s.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245524
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 A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors.

William VI Armchair

Archive II A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors. View XIII
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A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors.
William VI armchair
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A William IV mahogany armchair frame partially upholstered in off-white calico lining with visible hessian under-stitching and carved scrolled front legs on brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Calico, Hessian
  • ColourOff White
  • MotifsScrolled front legs, Brass castors, Padded armrests, Deep button-back profile
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 86 cm (34 in)

This early 19th-century easy armchair dates from the William IV period, circa 1830 to 1850. The mahogany frame displays moulded sabre front legs with recessed panels, tightly scrolled feet, and swept scroll-ended rear legs, all raised on recessed brass castors. It possesses a rounded reclining back with a deep button-back profile, low scrolling arms, and a sprung seat stripped back to old hand-sewn off-white calico linings and exposed hessian under-stitching. The chair measures 82 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 86 cm deep, with a seat height of 37 cm. Suitable for custom upholstery in a fabric of choice, this piece works as a seating option in a traditional living room, library, or bedroom study. The exposed wooden framework and uncompleted upholstery reveal the structural construction and interior materials beneath the surface. It provides a foundational seating piece for period-style interiors or country house settings requiring bespoke finishing.

FAQs

The William IV period, spanning roughly 1830 to 1837, represents a transition between Regency restraint and Victorian grandeur, characterised by robust proportions, comfortable deep seats, and sculptural wood carving.

Armchairs from this era typically feature solid mahogany or rosewood frames, hand-tied steel coil springs, natural hessian webbing, and horsehair or wool padding underneath canvas or calico lining.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy hardwood frames, carved scroll or turned legs, original brass castors, traditional tack marks along the frame, and period-appropriate joinery techniques like mortise and tenon.

A period armchair serves as an architectural accent when reupholstered in contemporary linen, velvet, or textured wool, contrasting clean-lined modern furniture while providing ergonomic comfort.

Exposed woodwork should be polished periodically with natural beeswax, kept away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and restored using traditional upholstering methods to protect frame integrity.
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