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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Nursing Chair
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Victorian Aesthetic Movement Nursing Chair

19th century
Description

Ebonized frame Aesthetic movement upholstered nursing chair raised on turned forelegs with castor feet.

Victorian period with later quality wool mix fabric with modern repeat pattern. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 32"

Width 16"

Seat Depth 14"

Floor to Seat 14"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Aesthetic Movement Nursing Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA684111
Dealers Internal Reference
174B7/2/20 WH
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Description
Ebonized frame Aesthetic movement upholstered nursing chair raised on turned forelegs with castor feet.

Victorian period with later quality wool mix fabric with modern repeat pattern. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 32"

Width 16"

Seat Depth 14"

Floor to Seat 14"

Delivery: UK Mainland £30 Payable to Driver

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
35.5cm (13.98")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Aesthetic Movement Nursing Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA684111
Dealers Internal Ref
174B7/2/20 WH
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An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing.
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Archive I An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing.

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Nursing Chair

Archive II An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing. View II
Archive III An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing. View III
Archive IV An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing. View IV
Archive V An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing. View V
Archive VI An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing. View VI
Archive VII An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing. View VII
Archive VIII An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing. View VIII
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An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing.
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Nursing Chair
Ref: SA684111
An ebonised Victorian nursing chair featuring cream floral needlepoint upholstery, brass studding, turned front legs on castors, and gilt linear detailing.
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  • ObjectNursing Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Fabric, Tapestry
  • ColourBlack and Cream
  • MotifsEbonised frame, Turned legs, Brass castors, Needlepoint upholstery
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 40.5 cm (16 in) x D 35.5 cm (14 in)

This Victorian nursing chair belongs to the Aesthetic Movement, dating from circa 1880. The piece takes shape around an ebonised wooden frame finished in black with linear gilt decoration, complemented by a tall, slightly curved backrest. Upholstered in a cream wool-mix fabric bearing a modern patterned repeat of blue and yellow floral needlepoint motifs, the upholstery is edged with rows of decorative brass studding along the perimeters. The front supports consist of turned forelegs fitted with brass castors, while the rear legs transition smoothly from the curved side rails. Measuring 81 cm in height, 40.5 cm in width, and 35.5 cm in depth, the chair offers a compact footprint well-suited to intimate seating arrangements. In a modern interior, this chair finds a practical home as an accent seat in a bedroom, dressing area, or quiet reading corner, bringing Victorian character and period craftsmanship to daily use. The combination of the dark ebonised woodwork, the pale tapestry fabric, and the gleaming brass hardware provides a distinct visual contrast that suits traditional and eclectic decorative schemes alike. The low profile and supportive upright back make it comfortable for relaxed seating while occupying minimal floor space in domestic settings.

FAQs

Originating in the late 19th century, Aesthetic Movement nursing chairs are low-seated, armless side chairs designed primarily for bedrooms or nurseries, characterised by stylized ornamentation, ebonised finishes, and Japanese-influenced design principles.

These chairs typically featured solid hardwood frames, often beech or walnut, treated with a dark ebonised stain, detailed with gilt accents, brass castors, and upholstered in woven needlepoint, tapestry, or velvet fabrics.

Authentic pieces feature low seat heights, original brass castors, hand-turned front legs, hand-tacked upholstery, and subtle ebonised or parcel-gilt decorative lines consistent with late Victorian craftsmanship.

A low-profile accent chair functions well in a bedroom corner, dressing room, or living space alongside contemporary soft furnishings to create a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Clean the ebonised woodwork gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes; vacuum upholstery lightly using a soft brush attachment and protect the textiles from direct sunlight.
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