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Early Victorian Mahogany Library Armchair
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

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Early Victorian Mahogany Library Armchair

19th century
Description

Early Victorian mahogany library armchair.

Both sides of arms fitted for stand and reading slope.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
93cm (36.61")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Armchair to the 1850s.

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SA857850
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Description
Early Victorian mahogany library armchair.

Both sides of arms fitted for stand and reading slope.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
93cm (36.61")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Library Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA857850
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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Early Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring button-tufted light upholstery, scrolled padded arms, turned front legs, and brass castors.
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Oxford
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Early Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring button-tufted light upholstery, scrolled padded arms, turned front legs, and brass castors.
Early Victorian mahogany library armchair
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Early Victorian mahogany library armchair featuring button-tufted light upholstery, scrolled padded arms, turned front legs, and brass castors.
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Originating in the mid-19th century, Victorian library armchairs were designed for comfort during study and reading. They typically feature deep seats, inclined backrests, padded armrests, and polished timber frames crafted from mahogany or walnut.

These chairs were predominantly crafted using solid mahogany or rosewood frames assembled with mortise and tenon joinery. The interior cushioning relied on natural materials such as horsehair, coconut fibre, and steel coil springs, resting on brass castors.

Authentic Victorian pieces feature hand-carved scrollwork, original brass castors stamped with maker marks, and natural patination on timber rails. Structural evidence such as hand-cut joinery and original screw fixings also confirms period authenticity.

A Victorian library chair can be integrated into a modern scheme by placing it alongside a sleek floor lamp or minimalist side table to form a focal reading area. Reupholstering the piece in neutral linen or textured wool bridges period architecture with modern decor.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the grain once or twice a year. Keep the chair clear of direct sunlight and radiators to prevent wood warping and fabric degradation.
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