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Late Victorian Gents and Ladies Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Robert Dee
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Late Victorian walnut matching Gents and Ladies chairs, upholstered in a brown dralon type material and with deep buttoned backs to both chairs. The carved top rail supported by reeded uprights and terminating on turned legs with pot castors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Robert Dee has dated these Victorian Brown Velvet Armchairs to the Victorian era.

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SA935573
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Late Victorian walnut matching Gents and Ladies chairs, upholstered in a brown dralon type material and with deep buttoned backs to both chairs. The carved top rail supported by reeded uprights and terminating on turned legs with pot castors.
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated these Victorian Brown Velvet Armchairs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA935573
Robert Dee
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022
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A pair of late Victorian mahogany chairs upholstered in deep brown button-tufted velvet, featuring carved crest rails and turned front legs on casters.
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Archive I A pair of late Victorian mahogany chairs upholstered in deep brown button-tufted velvet, featuring carved crest rails and turned front legs on casters.

Late Victorian Gents and Ladies Chairs

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North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 94
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Robert Dee
Verified Since May 2022
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Location: North Carlton, Nr Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2RR, United Kingdom
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A pair of late Victorian mahogany chairs upholstered in deep brown button-tufted velvet, featuring carved crest rails and turned front legs on casters.
Late Victorian Gents and Ladies Chairs
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A pair of late Victorian mahogany chairs upholstered in deep brown button-tufted velvet, featuring carved crest rails and turned front legs on casters.
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Victorian gents and ladies chairs are matching or complementary pairs of parlour seats popular in nineteenth-century homes, designed to accommodate the distinct social attire of the era. The gentlemans chair features open or padded armrests, while the ladys companion chair is armless to comfortably fit wide crinoline skirts.

Late Victorian chairs were primarily crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Upholstery utilised natural fillings like horsehair and jute webbing, frequently finished with rich fabrics such as silk velvet, plush cotton velvet, or wool damask.

Authentic late Victorian chairs often display detailed hand-carved motifs on the crest rails, deep button-tufted backrests, and turned front legs fitted with ceramic or brass casters. Examining the underside of the frame for period construction marks and historic wood patination can further confirm authenticity.

A pair of Victorian velvet chairs can be positioned alongside a fireplace, within a reading nook, or in a formal drawing room to introduce tactile warmth and historical context. Their rich fabric textures and carved timber silhouettes complement both minimalist contemporary schemes and traditional interiors.

Maintain velvet upholstery by vacuuming regularly with a soft brush attachment in the direction of the pile to remove dust without crushing the fibres. Keep timber elements clean by applying a high-quality microcrystalline wax, and place the chairs away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric discolouration.
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