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Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840
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Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840

19th century
Description

This is an antique salon chair. An English, walnut armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Beautifully appointed salon chair with relaxing, lounge or fireside appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select walnut presents wonderful caramel hues and skilful, carved decoration

Traditionally stuffed cushions with a quality patterned upholstery

Tall spoon back with a crested top rail of scrolled leaf carvings

Button back lumbar cushion narrows to the waist with scrolled frame ends

Broad elbow pads supported upon serpentine arms with gadrooned knuckles

Bow-front seat cushion above a shaped front apron rail

Flowing ivy green brocade trim accentuates the upholstery borders

Cabriole legs to the fore with prominent carved knees over pad feet

Distinctive splayed and canted legs support the rear

Riding smoothly upon a set of four ceramic castors

This is a classically appealing antique salon chair, with delightful form and quality appearance. Read to enjoy and benefiting from a quality professional reupholstering, the chair can be altered to individual taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 66cm (26'')

Max Depth: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Max Height: 100cm (39.25'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 48cm (19'')

Seat Height: 45.5cm (18'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8489

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
82.5cm (32.48")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Salon Chair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA901856
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8489
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Description
This is an antique salon chair. An English, walnut armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Beautifully appointed salon chair with relaxing, lounge or fireside appeal

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An early Victorian carved walnut salon armchair featuring patterned green fabric upholstery, scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on castors.
fig 1. Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840

Select walnut presents wonderful caramel hues and skilful, carved decoration

Traditionally stuffed cushions with a quality patterned upholstery

Tall spoon back with a crested top rail of scrolled leaf carvings

fig 2. An early Victorian carved walnut salon armchair featuring patterned green fabric upholstery, scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on castors.
fig 2. Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840

Button back lumbar cushion narrows to the waist with scrolled frame ends

Broad elbow pads supported upon serpentine arms with gadrooned knuckles

Bow-front seat cushion above a shaped front apron rail

Flowing ivy green brocade trim accentuates the upholstery borders

fig 3. An early Victorian carved walnut salon armchair featuring patterned green fabric upholstery, scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on castors.
fig 3. Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840

Cabriole legs to the fore with prominent carved knees over pad feet

Distinctive splayed and canted legs support the rear

Riding smoothly upon a set of four ceramic castors

This is a classically appealing antique salon chair, with delightful form and quality appearance.

“
Read to enjoy and benefiting from a quality professional reupholstering, the chair can be altered to individual taste.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. An early Victorian carved walnut salon armchair featuring patterned green fabric upholstery, scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on castors.
fig 4. Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840

Dimensions:

Max Width: 66cm (26'')

Max Depth: 82.5cm (32.5'')

Max Height: 100cm (39.25'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 48cm (19'')

Seat Height: 45.5cm (18'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. An early Victorian carved walnut salon armchair featuring patterned green fabric upholstery, scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on castors.
fig 5. Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8489

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
82.5cm (32.48")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Salon Chair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA901856
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8489
London Fine Antiques
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An early Victorian carved walnut salon armchair featuring patterned green fabric upholstery, scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on castors.
Antique Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Early Victorian, Circa 1840
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Early Victorian salon chairs, produced from the 1830s through the 1850s, typically feature curvilinear carved wooden frames, spoon or balloon backs, padded armrests, and cabriole legs terminating in castors. Designed for formal drawing rooms, these open armchairs offered comfortable seating while displaying ornate craftsmanship.

Cabinetmakers crafted these pieces using solid dark walnut timber, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints. The upholstery interiors featured hand-tied coil springs, horsehair filling, and jute webbing, while the front legs were fitted with brass or ceramic wheel castors.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved ornamentation with subtle asymmetrical variations, ceramic or brass castors attached via recessed sockets, and hand-sawn timber framing underneath. Reproductions often display uniform machine carving, stapled upholstery foundations, and modern screws.

Position the chair as a standalone accent piece in a living room corner, study, or bedroom alongside a minimal side table to contrast historic woodwork with clean contemporary lines. Pairing traditional patterned upholstery with neutral walls creates a balanced visual focus.

Clean walnut woodwork periodically using a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice yearly along the grain to preserve the timber finish. Vacuum the fabric gently on low suction with a soft brush attachment, and keep the chair away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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