Victorian Mahogany Armchair 19th Century

Name: Victorian Mahogany Scroll Frame Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA944421
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsScroll arms, Button tufting, Cabriole legs, Foliate carving
SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 84 cm (33 in)

This Victorian armchair has a carved mahogany show-wood frame with an arched crest rail and scroll arms. The upholstered back is button-tufted and paired with a sprung seat pad, covered in a dark fabric patterned with blue, yellow and red botanical floral motifs. Cabriole legs support the structure, terminating in porcelain castors with brass mounts. The timber displays a polished dark brown finish with visible grain. The piece measures 109 cm high, 71 cm wide and 84 cm deep. Position this armchair in a living room, study or bedroom as a reading or fireside seat. The traditional styling suits period properties and country house interiors, functioning well as a standalone accent chair alongside wooden or upholstered furniture.

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A Victorian scroll frame armchair is characterised by its exposed timber framework, carved scroll arms, button-tufted backrest, and swept cabriole legs popular in 19th-century British furniture design.

These chairs were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring traditional upholstery techniques including coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and brass castors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery details, hand-tied coil spring webbing beneath the seat, original ceramic or brass castors, and natural age-related patination on the exposed wood frame.

Position the armchair as a focal point in a reading nook or living room, pairing its detailed woodwork and patterned fabric with modern side tables, neutral wall tones, and contemporary lighting.

Maintain the mahogany frame by applying beeswax polish along the grain and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources, while regularly vacuuming the upholstery with a soft brush attachment.

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Victorian Mahogany Scroll Frame Armchair