Gothic Revival Side Chairs 19th Century

Name: Pair of 19th Century Gothic Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA661633
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Chairs
Period19th century
StyleGothic Revival
MaterialOak, Leather
ColourDark Brown
MotifsQuatrefoil carving, Pointed arches, Fluted legs, Carved corner blocks
SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century Gothic Revival side chairs originates from England and is constructed from dark oak. Each piece displays distinct Gothic elements, including pointed arches, quatrefoil carvings, carved corner blocks, and cluster column legs. The wooden frames hold original dark brown oil cloth upholstery on both the seats and backrests, showing visible signs of age and wear across the leather surfaces. Each chair measures 72 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, with a seat height of 47 cm, a seat width of 45 cm, and a seat depth of 39 cm. These chairs suit placement in studies, hallways, or dining rooms within a home today, providing historical character and functional seating. The dark timber and traditional upholstery integrate well into period interiors or eclectic spaces that blend antique furniture with contemporary decor. Their compact footprint allows them to fit comfortably around a small table or function as standalone decorative seating.

FAQs

Wood surfaces should be nourished using high-quality natural beeswax polish applied along the grain, while leather components require gentle cleaning and periodic treatment with a dedicated leather conditioner.

Gothic Revival chairs serve as striking accent pieces when placed in an entryway, alongside a console table, or paired with minimalist contemporary furniture to create architectural contrast.

Authentic period pieces exhibit traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved decorative elements with subtle irregularities, and natural age-related patina on the wood surface.

These chairs were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak or walnut, often featuring hand-carved details and seats upholstered in dark leather, velvet, or heavy woven textiles.

Gothic Revival furniture, popular throughout the 19th century, draws structural and decorative inspiration from medieval architecture, prominently featuring pointed arches, tracery, quatrefoils, and heavy carved timber.

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