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Stunning Victorian Mahogany & Leather Armchair
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Stunning Victorian Mahogany & Leather Armchair

19th century
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A stunning Victorian open armchair in fine solid mahogany. Upholstered in best quality hand dyed green leather with deep buttoned cameo back and brass studded detail.The shaped open arms having padded leather elbow rests again with brass studded detail. The sprung seat having a piped edge and shaped front rail with studded detail. The mahogany frame is finely carved throughout and stands on turned and reeded front legs with original brass and porcelain castors. Condition - Very good with no damage. Dimensions:- Max.Height…39.75’’/ 101cm.Width…28’’/ 71cm. Depth…33.5’’/ 85cm. .Seat Height…15.5’’/ 39.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K.mainland £55.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Leather Armchair to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 05637969
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Turned and reeded legs on white ceramic castors: typical late Victorian chairmaking.
Carved roundels and acanthus leaf brackets: late nineteenth-century decorative detailing.
Deep-buttoned cameo back with close brass studding: classic period upholstery form.
Natural creasing and varied patina across the leather: age and use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA662567
Dealers Internal Reference
22937
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Description
A stunning Victorian open armchair in fine solid mahogany.
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Upholstered in best quality hand dyed green leather with deep buttoned cameo back and brass studded detail.
John Howkins Antiques

The shaped open arms having padded leather elbow rests again with brass studded detail. The sprung seat having a piped edge and shaped front rail with studded detail. The mahogany frame is finely carved throughout and stands on turned and reeded front legs with original brass and porcelain castors. Condition - Very good with no damage. Dimensions:- Max.Height…39.75’’/ 101cm.Width…28’’/ 71cm. Depth…33.5’’/ 85cm. .Seat Height…15.5’’/ 39.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K.mainland £55.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Leather Armchair to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 05637969
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Turned and reeded legs on white ceramic castors: typical late Victorian chairmaking.
Carved roundels and acanthus leaf brackets: late nineteenth-century decorative detailing.
Deep-buttoned cameo back with close brass studding: classic period upholstery form.
Natural creasing and varied patina across the leather: age and use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
85cm (33.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA662567
Dealers Internal Ref
22937
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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A Victorian carved mahogany armchair featuring olive green button-tufted leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud details, and turned legs on castors.
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Archive I A Victorian carved mahogany armchair featuring olive green button-tufted leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud details, and turned legs on castors.

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Archive II A Victorian carved mahogany armchair featuring olive green button-tufted leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud details, and turned legs on castors. View II
Archive III A Victorian carved mahogany armchair featuring olive green button-tufted leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud details, and turned legs on castors. View III
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A Victorian carved mahogany armchair featuring olive green button-tufted leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud details, and turned legs on castors.
Stunning Victorian Mahogany & Leather Armchair
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A Victorian carved mahogany armchair featuring olive green button-tufted leather upholstery, padded armrests, brass stud details, and turned legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green and Mahogany
  • MotifsButton-back upholstery, Turned legs on castors, Carved rosettes, Brass studding
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 85 cm (33 in)

This Victorian open armchair dates from 1880 and uses solid mahogany alongside olive green leather and brass. The dark mahogany frame displays carved rosettes, pierced woodwork, and turned legs on porcelain castors. Olive green leather covers the button-tufted back, the padded elbow rests on the open arms, and the sprung seat, which features piped edges and brass studding. Hand-dyed variations appear across the leather surfaces, showing soft creases on the lower front panel. Measuring 101 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 85 cm deep, the chair fits well within a traditional gentleman's library or study as a comfortable reading seat. Placed beside a desk or fireplace, it provides supportive seating for daily use in a home interior.

FAQs

Victorian library chairs typically feature solid mahogany frames, button-backed leather upholstery, turned legs, and brass castors to allow smooth movement across study floors.

These chairs were constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, filled with traditional horsehair stuffing, supported by coil springs, and upholstered in hand-dyed natural leather secured with brass studs.

Authentic period chairs feature hand-carved decorative motifs, original brass ceramic castors, deep buttoning applied with traditional hand-tufting techniques, and authentic patina across the wooden frame.

Position the armchair in a dedicated reading nook or home office paired with contemporary neutral tones, modern brass lighting, and minimal shelving to create a grounded visual contrast.

Condition the leather periodically with a dedicated leather wax to maintain flexibility, position the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent drying, and polish the carved mahogany frame with natural beeswax.
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