Barrel Back Wing Armchair 1900 - 1920

Name: Barrel Back Wing Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA939662
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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4/6 Hallidays Mill
London Road
Chalford
Gloucestershire
GL68NR
United Kingdom

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Location: 4/6 Hallidays Mill, London Road, Chalford, Gloucestershire, GL68NR, United Kingdom

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/marcusspencer

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Mar 2018

An antique barrel back wing armchair with vertical channel-tufted cream calico upholstery, hessian trim, and tapered mahogany legs on brass castors.

Barrel back wing chair

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A barrel back wing chair is a traditional armchair design featuring a curved, semi-circular backrest integrated with side wings. Originating in eighteenth-century Britain, the style was developed to provide comfort and trap heat from open hearths while protecting the sitter from cold draughts.

These armchairs were constructed using hardwood timber frames, such as mahogany, oak, or beech, jointed with heavy mortise and tenons. Interior upholstery traditionally relied on jute webbing, coiled steel springs, animal hair padding, and a calico lining before the final top fabric was applied.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved framework, irregular hand-cut dovetail joints, and original brass castors secured to tapered or cabriole legs. Examining the underside frame for old tack marks, natural wood patination, and traditional webbing methods also aids identification.

Place the chair as a focal point in a quiet corner, reading nook, or alongside a fireplace to balance architectural proportions. Pairing the historic silhouette with streamlined contemporary side tables or neutral linen upholstery creates a balanced, layered interior aesthetic.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and fabric fading. Clean timber legs using a soft cloth and microcrystalline wax, while vacuuming textile surfaces gently on low suction with a soft brush attachment.

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Barrel Back Wing Chair