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Victorian Mahogany and Original Floral Tapestry Upholstered Nursing Chair
Y Not Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany and Original Floral Tapestry Upholstered Nursing Chair

19th century
For Sale by Y Not Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany and original floral tapestry upholstered nursing chair with carved high back and turned forelegs.

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height from longest part.

Inches 16.5 x 19 x 41 Floor to Seat 15.5

cm 42 x 48.5 x 104 Floor to Seat 39.5

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Y Not Antiques has dated this Victorian Tapestry Nursing Chair to the Victorian era.

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Description
Victorian Mahogany and original floral tapestry upholstered nursing chair with carved high back and turned forelegs.

All measurements are Width x Depth x Height from longest part.

Inches 16.5 x 19 x 41 Floor to Seat 15.5

cm 42 x 48.5 x 104 Floor to Seat 39.5

Date of Manufacture

Y Not Antiques has dated this Victorian Tapestry Nursing Chair to the Victorian era.

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Campden Road
Clifford Chambers
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 8LW
United Kingdom
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A Victorian mahogany nursing chair with turned front legs and hand-worked floral tapestry upholstery on the seat and backrest.
Victorian Mahogany and original floral tapestry upholstered nursing chair
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A Victorian mahogany nursing chair with turned front legs and hand-worked floral tapestry upholstery on the seat and backrest.
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Introduced during the Victorian era, nursing chairs were designed with low seats and armless frames to allow women to nurse infants comfortably while sitting near a fireside. The absence of arms accommodated full Victorian skirts, making them a practical staple in 19th-century nurseries and bedrooms.

These chairs typically feature solid dense hardwood frames, most commonly mahogany, rosewood, or walnut. Upholstery was often hand-worked wool needlepoint or tapestry mounted over horsehair padding and steel coil springs.

Authentic period examples display characteristic low seat heights, hand-turned front legs, and original joinery such as mortise and tenon joints. Upholstery on genuine pieces typically shows hand-stitched needlework backing and traditional brass or steel tack fixings.

Position the chair in a bedroom corner, dressing space, or reading nook to serve as a textured accent piece. Pairing rich floral needlework alongside contemporary neutral textiles creates an engaging contrast between historic craft and modern minimalism.

Keep antique textiles out of direct sunlight to prevent the fading of natural dyes, and clean fabrics gently using a soft brush attachment on low vacuum suction. Apply natural beeswax sparingly to the mahogany frame to nourish the wood and protect the original patina.
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