Name: Antique Quality Victorian Mahogany Spoonback Armchair C1870
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA906445
Price: 976 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Prior and Willis

Description

Antique quality Victorian mahogany spoon back slipper armchair C1870.

Solid, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. A very decorative chair. The button back upholstery is not new, but has very little wear and no major marks.

Would look great in the right location! A rare quality armchair with period ceramic castors.

Overall maximum dimensions: 70cmW x 85cmD x 96cmH (40cm high seat when sat on, 55cmH arms).

In very good antique condition with historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations as is to be expected with genuine functional antique furniture.

Stock No. 7993.

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Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Mahogany Spoonback Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA906445

Dealers Internal Reference

7993

Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description

Antique quality Victorian mahogany spoon back slipper armchair C1870.

Solid, no loose joints and no woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. A very decorative chair. The button back upholstery is not new, but has very little wear and no major marks.

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany spoon-back armchair featuring deep-buttoned beige velvet upholstery and cabriole front legs with castors. — fig 1. Antique Quality Victorian Mahogany Spoonback Armchair C1870

Would look great in the right location! A rare quality armchair with period ceramic castors.

Overall maximum dimensions: 70cmW x 85cmD x 96cmH (40cm high seat when sat on, 55cmH arms).

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In very good antique condition with historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations as is to be expected with genuine functional antique furniture.

Prior and Willis

Stock No. 7993.

30-day, no-quibble, money-back guarantee.

Competitive UK and overseas door to door shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Victorian Mahogany Spoonback Armchair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA906445

Dealers Internal Ref

7993

About the Dealer

Prior and Willis

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015

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Norfolk
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Velvet
ColourWarm Brown, Beige
MotifsSpoon back, Deep buttoning, Cabriole legs, Scroll arms

This Victorian spoonback armchair dates from around 1870 and follows the Victorian style in mahogany and velvet. The warm brown wooden frame supports beige deep-buttoned upholstery with scrolled arms and cabriole front legs fitted with period ceramic castors. Historic knocks, marks, cracks, scratches, wear, imperfections, repairs and alterations appear across the surfaces, alongside solid joints free of woodworm. The dimensions measure 70 cm wide, 85 cm deep and 96 cm high, with a seat height of 40 cm and arm height of 55 cm. Placing this seating option in a traditional sitting room, study or bedroom provides a practical and characterful spot for daily reading or relaxation.

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Originating during the mid-19th century, spoon-back armchairs feature a contoured timber frame that curves inward to resemble the bowl of a spoon, providing ergonomic support and a distinctive silhouette.

Victorian armchairs were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, upholstered using natural horsehair stuffing, steel coil springs, and fabrics such as velvet, damask, or leather.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery, hand-tied internal springs, original brass or ceramic castors, and natural age-related patination on the mahogany frame.

A Victorian armchair can serve as an accent piece in a modern living space, pairing structured period woodwork with minimalist contemporary sofas or neutral neutral tone decor.

Keep the timber frame away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking, clean wood surfaces with natural beeswax polish, and vacuum velvet upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment.