Victorian Walnut Armchair 19th Century

Name: Victorian Walnut Show Frame Open Button Back Upholstered Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA154620
Price: 450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Warwickshire
CV37 8LW
United Kingdom

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A Victorian walnut armchair with carved cresting, padded armrests, turned front legs on castors, and dusty pink button-back velvet upholstery.

Victorian Walnut show frame open button back upholstered armchair

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Velvet
ColourDusty Pink
MotifsButton back, carved cresting, turned legs, padded armrests

This Victorian walnut show frame open armchair displays a rich mid-brown timber tone, a dusty pink velvet upholstery with button tufting, and scroll-shaped padded armrests. The open wooden frame has light inset carving along the cresting and arms, paired with turned forelegs on castors and a curved seat. The plush pink fabric shows a soft pile, contrasting with the dark polished wood and the intricate carved motifs at the top and sides of the frame.Measuring 68.5 cm wide by 73.5 cm deep by 91.5 cm high, the chair suits a living room, study, or bedroom corner as a comfortable reading or accent seat. The traditional design and compact proportions allow it to sit easily beside a fireplace, window, or desk, adding period character and practical seating to both historic and modern interiors.

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A Victorian show frame armchair features exposed, carved timber framing around the upholstered backrest and seat, a prominent design movement during the mid-to-late nineteenth century in Britain.

These armchairs were constructed using solid carved walnut for the frame, supported by steel coil springs, natural stuffing such as horsehair, and finished with velvet or damask upholstery.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-carved details, original iron or brass castors, hand-tied webbing, and traditional deep-button tufting secured directly to the frame.

A Victorian armchair can be integrated into modern living spaces or bedrooms alongside streamlined side tables and minimalist lighting to highlight the carved timber craftsmanship.

Dust the wooden frame using a soft microfibre cloth, apply natural beeswax polish sparingly to the timber, and vacuum the velvet upholstery gently using a low-suction brush attachment.

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Victorian Walnut Show Frame Open Button Back Upholstered Armchair