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Victorian Rocking Chair
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Victorian Rocking Chair

19th century
Description

A good solid Victorian mahogany rocking chair. Re-polished and upholstered approximately ten years ago with the fabric showing only small defects and is perfectly serviceable. In 19th century England large families were commonplace and these chairs were primary used for nursing babies hence the lower scroll arms.

Seat Height - 46cm = 18 inches Depth - 50cm = 19 1/2 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Declaration

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Upholstered Rocking Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA928805
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B-514
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Description
A good solid Victorian mahogany rocking chair.
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Re-polished and upholstered approximately ten years ago with the fabric showing only small defects and is perfectly serviceable.
witchantiques.com

In 19th century England large families were commonplace and these chairs were primary used for nursing babies hence the lower scroll arms.

Seat Height - 46cm = 18 inches Depth - 50cm = 19 1/2 inches

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Upholstered Rocking Chair to the Victorian era.

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SA928805
Dealers Internal Ref
B-514
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A Victorian rocking chair crafted from dark polished mahogany with scroll arms, turned front legs, and cream floral upholstery.
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A Victorian rocking chair crafted from dark polished mahogany with scroll arms, turned front legs, and cream floral upholstery.
Victorian Rocking Chair
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A Victorian rocking chair crafted from dark polished mahogany with scroll arms, turned front legs, and cream floral upholstery.
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  • ObjectRocking Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown and Cream
  • MotifsScroll arms, Turned legs, High upholstered back, Curved runners
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 78 cm (31 in)

This Victorian rocking chair is constructed from dark polished mahogany and stands on curved wooden runners. The high upholstered back and seat cushion feature cream fabric decorated with a pale floral pattern. Victorian in period and English Country House in style, the piece includes low scroll arms and turned front legs. Re-polished and upholstered about ten years ago, the fabric displays small defects while remaining fully serviceable. Originally used for nursing babies in nineteenth-century England, this armchair fits well in a living room, bedroom or nursery today. The rocking chair measures 99 cm high, 56 cm wide and 78 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm and a seat depth of 50 cm. The solid mahogany frame shows warm tones across the exposed wood, complementing the light background of the upholstery. Practical for everyday domestic use, the chair provides comfortable seating alongside its traditional rocking motion.

FAQs

Victorian rocking chairs originated in the 19th century, featuring carved wooden frames, curved rocking runners, and padded or upholstered seating designed for domestic comfort.

These chairs were commonly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, held together with mortise and tenon joinery and fitted with bentwood runners.

Authentic pieces typically display hand-carved decorative motifs, turned front legs, natural timber oxidisation on untreated undersides, and evidence of original joinery techniques.

Position the chair in a dedicated reading corner or bedroom alcove, paired with a modern floor lamp and neutral textiles to balance historical design with contemporary simplicity.

Maintain the wooden frame using a soft cloth and natural wax polish, while vacuuming the fabric upholstery gently with a brush attachment and positioning the piece away from direct sunlight.
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