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A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Nursing or Bedroom Chair
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A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Nursing or Bedroom Chair

19th century
For Sale by Gilt and Gesso
Description

A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Nursing or Bedroom Chair.

An attractive late 19th century, Aesthetic movement bedroom or nursing chair, circa 1880-1890 with recent professional upholstery, original castors.

A well constructed low bedroom chair, often known as nursing or slipper chairs with original turned front legs and swept or sabre back legs, raised on original castors. Turned backrest spindles and modern, professional upholstered seat and buttoned back.

The beech frame is in excellent structural and cosmetic condition.

Dimensions

Height 69cm

Width 53cm

Depth 56cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from East Sussex.

Whole of Uk delivery available.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £65, please enquire for parts of Scotland and some areas of Wales.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Aesthetic Movement Nursing Chair to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245615
Description
A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Nursing or Bedroom Chair.
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An attractive late 19th century, Aesthetic movement bedroom or nursing chair, circa 1880-1890 with recent professional upholstery, original castors.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors.
fig 1. A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Nursing or Bedroom Chair

A well constructed low bedroom chair, often known as nursing or slipper chairs with original turned front legs and swept or sabre back legs, raised on original castors. Turned backrest spindles and modern, professional upholstered seat and buttoned back.

fig 2. A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors.
fig 2. A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Nursing or Bedroom Chair

The beech frame is in excellent structural and cosmetic condition.

Dimensions

Height 69cm

Width 53cm

Depth 56cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from East Sussex.

Whole of Uk delivery available.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £65, please enquire for parts of Scotland and some areas of Wales.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Aesthetic Movement Nursing Chair to the 1880s.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245615
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors.

A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Nursing or Bedroom Chair

Archive II A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View XI
Archive XII A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View XII
Archive XIII A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View XIII
Archive XIV A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View XIV
Archive XV A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors. View XV
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Telephone 07904 423385
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BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
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A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors.
A 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Upholstered Nursing or Bedroom Chair
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A low-seated 19th-century Aesthetic Movement nursing chair featuring green geometric patterned upholstery, a buttoned crest rail above turned spindles, and dark turned timber legs on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectNursing Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialWalnut, Textile, Brass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Buttoned upholstery, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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Aesthetic Movement furniture from the late 19th century emphasises artistic craftsmanship, understated decoration, and eastern design influences, frequently incorporating turned spindles, low profiles, and geometric fabric patterns.

These chairs were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, paired with padded spring or horsehair seats, ceramic or brass castors, and wool or silk jacquard upholstery.

Authentic examples feature a distinctive low seat height designed for nursery use, hand-turned timber legs, period-correct brass castors, and structural joinery consistent with 19th-century cabinetmaking methods.

A low nursing chair serves as a decorative accent piece in a modern bedroom, dressing space, or reading corner, providing visual interest without overwhelming surrounding furniture scale.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and natural light to prevent wood movement and fabric fading, dust the timber components regularly with a soft cloth, and clean textile surfaces using gentle vacuum attachments.
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