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Superb William 1v Leather Library Chair
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for sale €1,697     $1,842
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Superb William 1v Leather Library Chair

19th century
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Superb oak William 1V leather library chair .The lovely reeded leg standing on elegant brass castors between a shaped apron with a leather buttoned cushion .The wonderful and elegantly carved arms with leather arm rest leading to a buttoned back raised on a shaped back leg .A truly beautiful chair in green leather .The chair seat is 54 cm wide by 68 cm deep and 46 cm height to the seat circa 1830

Date of Manufacture

Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors has dated this William IV Leather Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 06664778
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Turned and fluted front legs: cabinet work from the 1830s.
Carved scroll arm supports: classic William IV styling.
Brass cup castors on turned toes: period metalwork.
Medullary rays in the oak rails: quarter-sawn British timber.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA809254
Description
Superb oak William 1V leather library chair .
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The lovely reeded leg standing on elegant brass castors between a shaped apron with a leather buttoned cushion.
Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors

.The wonderful and elegantly carved arms with leather arm rest leading to a buttoned back raised on a shaped back leg .A truly beautiful chair in green leather .The chair seat is 54 cm wide by 68 cm deep and 46 cm height to the seat circa 1830

Date of Manufacture

Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors has dated this William IV Leather Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 06664778
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Turned and fluted front legs: cabinet work from the 1830s.
Carved scroll arm supports: classic William IV styling.
Brass cup castors on turned toes: period metalwork.
Medullary rays in the oak rails: quarter-sawn British timber.

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
104cm (40.94")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA809254
Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2019
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A William IV mahogany library chair upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green leather with padded scroll arms and turned front legs on brass castors.
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Archive I A William IV mahogany library chair upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green leather with padded scroll arms and turned front legs on brass castors.

Superb William 1v Leather Library Chair

Archive II A William IV mahogany library chair upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green leather with padded scroll arms and turned front legs on brass castors. View II
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Archive VII A William IV mahogany library chair upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green leather with padded scroll arms and turned front legs on brass castors. View VII
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A William IV mahogany library chair upholstered in deep-buttoned olive green leather with padded scroll arms and turned front legs on brass castors.
Superb William 1V leather library chair
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Turned front legs, Brass studding, Scroll armrests
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This nineteenth-century library chair dates to the William IV period, rendered in mahogany and oak with an olive green leather upholstery. The design incorporates deep buttoning to the tall back and seat cushion, complemented by brass studding along the framework and padded scroll armrests. Turned front legs rest on brass castors, supporting a shaped apron beneath the seat, while shaped rear legs support the raked backrest. The piece measures 104 cm high, 65 cm wide and 68 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm, a seat width of 54 cm and a seat depth of 68 cm. In a contemporary interior, this armchair suits placement in a study, home library or sitting room as a functional reading seat or fireside chair.

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William IV library chairs were produced in Britain during the 1830s, bridging Regency elegance and Victorian solidity. They typically feature carved mahogany or rosewood frames, turned front legs, scroll armrests, and deep-buttoned leather upholstery designed for study environments.

High-grade dense mahogany or rosewood formed the timber framework, whilst full-grain hide leather was preferred for upholstery. Internal construction utilized horsehair padding, steel coil springs, brass close-nailing, and cast brass wheel castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned front legs, often with lapet or lotus leaf carving, combined with saber or swept rear legs. Upholstery techniques show hand-stitched leather work, close studding along the frame edges, and original brass castors stamped with maker marks.

A classic leather library chair serves as a focal point in contemporary studies, living room corners, or bedrooms. Pairing deep green leather with neutral plaster walls, warm timber floorboards, and sleek minimalist lighting highlights the structural silhouette.

Dust leather regularly with a soft dry cloth and keep the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying. Periodically apply a specialist natural leather balm to maintain flexibility and protect the surface finish.
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