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A Pair of Large 19th Century Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs
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A Pair of Large 19th Century Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs

19th century
Sold 2 August 2026 · William Cook Antiques
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Of generous size, the chairs are made from walnut and retain their original needlework upholstery. The chairs have carved decoration throughout and are a good rich colour. The sprung seats are comfortable to sit in and the upholstery is in good condition. It is unusual to find chairs of this size that still retain their original needlework coverings and these chairs are French in origin and date from the mid 19th century.

Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this Tapestry Upholstered Armchair to the 1850s.

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Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
74cm (29.13")
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Of generous size, the chairs are made from walnut and retain their original needlework upholstery. The chairs have carved decoration throughout and are a good rich colour. The sprung seats are comfortable to sit in and the upholstery is in good condition.
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It is unusual to find chairs of this size that still retain their original needlework coverings and these chairs are French in origin and date from the mid 19th century.
William Cook Antiques
Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this Tapestry Upholstered Armchair to the 1850s.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA921506
William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Dealers in fine antique furniture, objects and works of art from the late 17th to mid 20th century with the emphesis being on quality

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William Cook Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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William Cook Antiques

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Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
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15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
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A pair of large 19th-century armchairs featuring carved wooden frames and pictorial tapestry upholstery.
A Pair Of Large 19th Century Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Tapestry Textile
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved cabriole legs, Pictorial tapestry, Brass tack trim, Scrolled armrests
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 74 cm (29 in)

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Nineteenth-century revival armchairs often draw inspiration from earlier periods such as Louis XV and Louis XVI, featuring characteristic cabriole legs, carved wooden frames, and elaborate upholstery.

These chairs typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as beech, walnut, or oak, joined with traditional mortise and tenon techniques, and upholstered with hand-woven wool or silk tapestries secured with brass tacks.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timbers patina, hand-cut joinery, traditional stuffing materials like horsehair or straw, and the wear patterns on the hand-woven textile.

Pair these statement pieces with minimalist contemporary furnishings to create a balanced contrast, allowing the historical texture and detailed tapestry work to serve as a focal point.

Protect antique tapestries from direct sunlight to prevent fading, vacuum gently using a low-suction attachment through a protective mesh screen, and consult a professional textile conservator for cleaning.
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