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Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair
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Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair

19th century
Description

Antique mahogany Victorian desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the centre, shaped mahogany open arms with a newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality fabric, mahogany frieze standing on square legs to the front and out swept back legs united by mahogany stretchers.

A handsome example in lovely condition.

H 95.5cm

W 63.5cm

D 47cm

Height to seat 45.5cm

£995

Dated 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Carver Chair to the 1880s.

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SA930254
Dealers Internal Reference
1518
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Antique mahogany Victorian desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the centre, shaped mahogany open arms with a newly reupholstered drop in seat in a quality fabric, mahogany frieze standing on square legs to the front and out swept back legs united by mahogany stretchers.

A handsome example in lovely condition.

H 95.5cm

W 63.5cm

D 47cm

Height to seat 45.5cm

£995

Dated 1880

Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Carver Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA930254
Dealers Internal Ref
1518
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A dark mahogany Victorian armchair with an intricately pierced back splat, curved armrests, and a blue and white patterned upholstered seat.
Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair
Ref: SA930254
A dark mahogany Victorian armchair with an intricately pierced back splat, curved armrests, and a blue and white patterned upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Chippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Blue
  • MotifsPierced back splat, Serpentine top rail, Scroll armrests, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 95.5 cm (38 in) x W 63.5 cm (25 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Victorian Chippendale Revival desk chair dates from 1880 and takes the form of a mahogany armchair finished in dark brown. The design includes an attractive shaped serpentine top rail, an intricately pierced back splat to the centre, and shaped open scroll armrests above a newly reupholstered drop-in seat covered in a blue and white patterned fabric. Below the mahogany frieze, the frame stands on square legs to the front and outswept back legs, all united by an H-stretcher. The piece measures 95.5 cm high, 63.5 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, with a seat height of 45.5 cm. In a contemporary home, an armchair of this proportion serves well as a desk chair in a study or home office, or as a bedroom chair or occasional seat in a living room, combining traditional English country house style with practical seating.

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This style of seating combines traditional 18th-century Chippendale design elements, such as pierced splat backs and serpentine top rails, with 19th-century Victorian manufacturing methods. These armchairs were commonly used as carver chairs at dining tables or as formal desk seating in home libraries.

Dense hardwoods such as solid mahogany or walnut were favoured for their durability and rich grain. Joints were secured using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, often reinforced with stretchers, while seats featured natural padding and woven fabric upholstery.

Key indicators include hand-carved details on the splat back, shaped scrollwork on the armrests, and evidence of traditional joinery underneath the seat frame. Victorian examples often feature slightly heavier proportions and standardised wood stretchers compared to 18th-century originals.

Position the chair alongside a contemporary writing desk or within an entryway to create a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern minimalism. Reupholstering the seat cushion in a clean neutral fabric or classic patterned print helps bridge traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the direction of the wood grain. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent the timber from warping or drying out.
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