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Victorian Walnut Bow Back Wide Desk Arm Chair
The Antique Furniture Company
for sale €965     $1,048
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Victorian Walnut Bow Back Wide Desk Arm Chair

19th century
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A good mid Victorian walnut open armchair dating to c.1870. With a barrel shaped bow back leading to two open arms, above a seat with saddle shaping to the front and upholstered in brown hide leather. Standing on four square tapering legs outsplayed to the rear and joined by a crinoline stretcher. Would make an ideal office or desk chair and very comfy with a nice wide seat.

In solid condition, there is some fading to the outer left side, some dark marks around the hide on the rear, a small chip to below the back rest, the hide on the seat is worn and has a tear.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for more photos.

Width - 23 1/2in (60cm)

Depth - 24in (61cm)

Height - 33 1/2in (85cm)

Seat - 19in wide x 19 1/2in deep x 19in high (48.5cm x 49.5cm x 48.5cm)

Ref: 0388a

Delivery can be arranged to most UK mainland destinations for £75.

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The Antique Furniture Company has dated this Victorian Walnut Desk Chair to the 1870s.

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SA351568
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0388a
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A good mid Victorian walnut open armchair dating to c.1870.
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With a barrel shaped bow back leading to two open arms, above a seat with saddle shaping to the front and upholstered in brown hide leather.
The Antique Furniture Company

Standing on four square tapering legs outsplayed to the rear and joined by a crinoline stretcher. Would make an ideal office or desk chair and very comfy with a nice wide seat.

fig 1. A Victorian walnut bow-back desk armchair with dark brown leather padded back and seat on curved wooden legs.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Bow Back Wide Desk Arm Chair

In solid condition, there is some fading to the outer left side, some dark marks around the hide on the rear, a small chip to below the back rest, the hide on the seat is worn and has a tear.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or for more photos.

fig 2. A Victorian walnut bow-back desk armchair with dark brown leather padded back and seat on curved wooden legs.
fig 2. Victorian Walnut Bow Back Wide Desk Arm Chair

Width - 23 1/2in (60cm)

Depth - 24in (61cm)

Height - 33 1/2in (85cm)

Seat - 19in wide x 19 1/2in deep x 19in high (48.5cm x 49.5cm x 48.5cm)

Ref: 0388a

Delivery can be arranged to most UK mainland destinations for £75.

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Furniture Company has dated this Victorian Walnut Desk Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA351568
Dealers Internal Ref
0388a
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A Victorian walnut bow-back desk armchair with dark brown leather padded back and seat on curved wooden legs.
Victorian Walnut Bow Back Wide Desk Arm Chair
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A Victorian walnut bow-back desk armchair with dark brown leather padded back and seat on curved wooden legs.
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A Victorian bow-back desk armchair is defined by a continuous curved wooden crest rail forming the upper back and armrests. Popularised during the 19th century for office and library use, these chairs combine ergonomic support with solid timber construction.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense European or American walnut, mahogany, or oak. The seating and back panels typically featured dark hide leather or horsehair upholstery secured with brass studding.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery details, natural aged patina across high-wear areas on the armrests, and mortise-and-tenon frame connections rather than modern screws.

This style of armchair works well positioned at a contemporary desk to add historical contrast, or placed in a corner reading nook alongside neutral textured soft furnishings.

Apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to maintain moisture in the walnut timber. Keep the leather supple by treating it with specialised hide food while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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