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Early Victorian Rosewood Open Tub Chair
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Early Victorian Rosewood Open Tub Chair

19th century
Description

Early Victorian Rosewood Open Tub Chair.

This Tub Chair Stand Upon Turned and Fluted Front Legs with Original Castors and Swept Back Legs.

The Seat Being of a Stuff Over Form (very comfortable)

The Shaped Back of the Chair Featuring a Carved and Pierced Back Splat and Supports.

The Shaped Top Rail Being of a Deep Buttoned Form.

Size:

Height 28" (71cm)

Width 29" (74cm)

Depth 30" (76cm)

Seat height 14" (36cm)

Seat depth 23" (58cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tub Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA948039
Dealers Internal Reference
LP81-10
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Description
Early Victorian Rosewood Open Tub Chair.

This Tub Chair Stand Upon Turned and Fluted Front Legs with Original Castors and Swept Back Legs.

The Seat Being of a Stuff Over Form (very comfortable)

The Shaped Back of the Chair Featuring a Carved and Pierced Back Splat and Supports.

The Shaped Top Rail Being of a Deep Buttoned Form.

Size:

Height 28" (71cm)

Width 29" (74cm)

Depth 30" (76cm)

Seat height 14" (36cm)

Seat depth 23" (58cm)

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Tub Chair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA948039
Dealers Internal Ref
LP81-10
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors.
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Archive I An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors.

Early Victorian Rosewood Open Tub Chair

Archive II An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors. View IX
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Philip Hunt Antiques

Philip Hunt Antiques
Telephone 07771 966 124 or 01603 629 999
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Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2011
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An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors.
Early Victorian Rosewood Open Tub Chair
Ref: SA948039
An early Victorian rosewood open tub chair upholstered in tan velvet with a button-backed curved arm rail, carved scroll supports, and turned front legs on brass castors.
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An early Victorian tub chair is a low-seated armchair characterised by a continuous curved backrest that wraps around to form the arms. Popularised during the 19th century, these chairs were designed for informal drawing rooms, boudoirs, or libraries, offering ergonomic support with upholstered seating and turned wooden legs.

Victorian cabinetmakers typically constructed tub chair frames from high-grade hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. Upholstery involved traditional methods using steel coil springs, natural hair padding, cotton wadding, and heavy fabrics such as velvet or damask, often secured with brass castors.

Authentic period pieces display distinct hand-carved details, rich grain patterns characteristic of solid or veneered rosewood, and joinery such as mortise and tenon construction. Original fittings often include brass ceramic-wheeled castors, hand-stitched upholstery webbings, and natural age-related patina on the timber.

Integrate an antique tub chair into contemporary spaces by positioning it as an accent piece in a quiet reading corner, bedroom, or dressing room. Juxtaposing rich dark timber and velvet upholstery against neutral walls creates visual contrast and understated warmth.

Maintain the timber frame by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax polish along the grain annually. Vacuum velvet upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, avoiding harsh chemicals, and keep the piece away from direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent fading and timber cracking.
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