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Late Victorian Mahogany Armchair with Unusual Carved Back.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Late Victorian Mahogany Armchair with Unusual Carved Back.

19th century
Description

Late Victorian mahogany frame upholstered armchair with unusual carved back.

Seat height 36 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
71.5cm (28.15")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Carved Armchair to the 1880s.

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SA786837
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Description
Late Victorian mahogany frame upholstered armchair with unusual carved back.

Seat height 36 cms

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
71.5cm (28.15")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Carved Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA786837
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A late Victorian mahogany armchair featuring a carved openwork sunburst cresting rail, upholstered back panel and seat in a floral pattern, and padded armrests.
Late Victorian mahogany armchair with unusual carved back.
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A late Victorian mahogany armchair featuring a carved openwork sunburst cresting rail, upholstered back panel and seat in a floral pattern, and padded armrests.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Late Victorian armchairs from the late 19th century often combine classical revival elements with comfortable upholstered seating. They typically feature solid mahogany or walnut frames, ornate hand-carved details such as crest rails or splats, and padded armrests.

These chairs were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, joined with traditional mortise and tenon cabinetmaking techniques. The upholstery originally utilised natural fillings like horsehair and jute webbing beneath woven fabrics or leather.

Authentic late Victorian armchairs feature hand-carved decoration, rich wood patination, and sharp mortise-and-tenon frame joinery. Look for signs of age on unrefined underside surfaces, original castors or turned feet, and hand-finished carving along the crest rail.

A Victorian armchair acts as a strong focal point when placed alongside contemporary minimalist sofas or modern floor lamps. Re-upholstering the piece in a modern linen or textured fabric allows it to bridge historical architecture with contemporary decor.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually along the grain. Avoid placing the chair in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources to prevent wood movement and fabric fading.
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