Superb Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole

Leg,Open Arm, Spoon Back Arm Chair

37ins highx 27ins x 34ins deep

C1870

{Seat 15ins high}

(Seat depth 23ins)

Very Strong Of Joint.

Very Comfortable Deep Buttoned Chair!

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

69cm (27.17")

Depth

86cm (33.86")

Declaration

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Spoon Back Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

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SA530403

Dealers Notes

Delivery and Insurance to most parts of UK and Ireland is included in price.

Description

Superb Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole

Leg,Open Arm, Spoon Back Arm Chair

37ins highx 27ins x 34ins deep

C1870

{Seat 15ins high}

(Seat depth 23ins)

Very Strong Of Joint.

Very Comfortable Deep Buttoned Chair!

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

69cm (27.17")

Depth

86cm (33.86")

Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Spoon Back Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA530403

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David Wolfenden Antiques

Telephone 028 94 429498 or 07768 128 800

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219b Lisnevenagh Road
Antrim
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT41 2JT
United Kingdom

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Verified Since May 2010

Items For Sale 128

Items Sold 880

David Wolfenden Antiques

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Location: 219b Lisnevenagh Road, Antrim, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 2JT, United Kingdom

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Superb Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Leg Open Arm Spoon Back Armchair

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A Victorian spoon back armchair is a mid-nineteenth-century seating design featuring a distinctive rounded, concave backrest shaped like the bowl of a spoon. Popular during the Rococo Revival period, these chairs typically exhibit carved timber frames, padded armrests, and padded button-tufted upholstery.

Victorian armchairs were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. The frames were often hand-carved and paired with traditional coil springs, horsehair padding, and upholstery fabrics like damask, velvet, or brocade.

Authentic Victorian seating often displays hand-carved ornamental details such as scrollwork or floral motifs, cabriole or turned legs, and original brass or ceramic castors. Frame construction typically features traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-stitching on the underside.

A Victorian armchair can serve as a focal statement piece when placed alongside contemporary minimalism. Styling it next to sleek floor lamps or within a neutral modern reading corner provides a balanced textural contrast between historical woodwork and modern finishes.

Care for an antique walnut armchair involves dusting the wooden frame with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish. Fabric upholstery should be gently vacuumed using a soft brush attachment and kept away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.