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Victorian Walnut and Red Leather Arm Chair
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Victorian Walnut and Red Leather Arm Chair

19th century
Description

Circa 1860, unusual walnut arm chair with red leather deep button back and seat. With reeded and scrolling uprights, all the leather is held in place by close brass studding, and there are padded elbow rests. The back legs are slightly outswept, there is a shaped apron and the front legs have foliate carving to the top, finishing on brass and brown porcelain castors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Armchair to the 1860s.

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SA501171
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25872
Description
Circa 1860, unusual walnut arm chair with red leather deep button back and seat.
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With reeded and scrolling uprights, all the leather is held in place by close brass studding, and there are padded elbow rests.
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The back legs are slightly outswept, there is a shaped apron and the front legs have foliate carving to the top, finishing on brass and brown porcelain castors.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Armchair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA501171
Dealers Internal Ref
25872
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A Victorian carved walnut armchair upholstered in deep buttoned red leather with padded armrests and front turned legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A Victorian carved walnut armchair upholstered in deep buttoned red leather with padded armrests and front turned legs on brass castors.

Victorian Walnut and Red Leather Arm Chair

Archive II A Victorian carved walnut armchair upholstered in deep buttoned red leather with padded armrests and front turned legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian carved walnut armchair upholstered in deep buttoned red leather with padded armrests and front turned legs on brass castors. View III
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A Victorian carved walnut armchair upholstered in deep buttoned red leather with padded armrests and front turned legs on brass castors.
Victorian Walnut and Red Leather Arm Chair
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A Victorian carved walnut armchair upholstered in deep buttoned red leather with padded armrests and front turned legs on brass castors.
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Victorian leather library chairs typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as walnut or mahogany, paired with deep buttoned leather upholstery. Designed during the nineteenth century, these chairs often showcase hand-carved accents, padded armrests, and brass castors on the front legs.

Victorian armchairs were constructed using durable hardwoods like walnut, rosewood, and mahogany for the frame. Interior padding relied on natural materials such as horsehair and burlap, supported by coil springs and secured with brass studs and full-grain leather.

Authentic nineteenth-century armchairs feature hand-carved frame details, mortise and tenon joinery, and brass castors attached to turned legs. Inspecting the underside reveals traditional webbing, coil springs, and hand-stitched leather edging rather than modern synthetic materials.

A Victorian leather armchair functions effectively as a focal piece in an office, library, or living room space. Placing the chair alongside modern minimalist desks, neutral walls, or tailored shelving creates a balanced juxtaposition between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Leather upholstery requires periodic application of dedicated leather balm to prevent drying and cracking. The walnut frame should be cleaned with a soft cloth and polished using natural beeswax, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to preserve the finish.
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