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2 Victorian Liner Chairs
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2 Victorian Liner Chairs

19th century
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Absolutely stunning and very rare, pair of 19th century rosewood ocean liner chairs that have a holding bracket underneath used when on the waves but at the same time will swivel and whilst at dock can be moved onto the original castors. It is quite possible that they originated in America, whilst the mid 19th century styling was similar to the British. It is very likely that they were made for a private suite of rooms of which these would have adorned the ladies boudoir. We have had the chairs re-polished and the upholstery is very similar in style to the original with deep buttoned back and pleated skirt. The material is soft light velvet and has a dark blue background with foliate detail giving a silver sheen. These chairs are in remarkably good condition and look even better in the flesh.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
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witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Liner Armchairs Pair to the Victorian era.

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SA949496
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B-549
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Absolutely stunning and very rare, pair of 19th century rosewood ocean liner chairs that have a holding bracket underneath used when on the waves but at the same time will swivel and whilst at dock can be moved onto the original castors.
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It is quite possible that they originated in America, whilst the mid 19th century styling was similar to the British.
witchantiques.com

It is very likely that they were made for a private suite of rooms of which these would have adorned the ladies boudoir. We have had the chairs re-polished and the upholstery is very similar in style to the original with deep buttoned back and pleated skirt. The material is soft light velvet and has a dark blue background with foliate detail giving a silver sheen. These chairs are in remarkably good condition and look even better in the flesh.

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Liner Armchairs Pair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA949496
Dealers Internal Ref
B-549
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A pair of Victorian armchairs with carved timber frames, blue patterned button-back fabric upholstery, and rounded seat cushions on brass castors.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian armchairs with carved timber frames, blue patterned button-back fabric upholstery, and rounded seat cushions on brass castors.

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A pair of Victorian armchairs with carved timber frames, blue patterned button-back fabric upholstery, and rounded seat cushions on brass castors.
2 Victorian Liner Chairs
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Victorian liner chairs are upholstered armchairs characterised by curved timber frames, deep-buttoned backs, and compact footprints. Originating in the 19th century, this style was frequently used in the first-class lounges of trans-oceanic steamships as well as private domestic salons.

Traditional Victorian armchair frames were crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Interior construction typically relied on hand-tied steel coil springs, natural horsehair stuffing, and heavy canvas webbing beneath decorative woven fabric or velvet.

Authentic period armchairs feature hand-carved crestings, mortise-and-tenon frame joinery, original brass castors, and natural timber oxidation on the undersides. Original webbed bases often display historic wear and hand-stitched upholstery techniques.

Victorian armchairs function well as a symmetrical pair opposite a sofa or framing a fireplace hearth. Placing period seating alongside contemporary lighting or minimalist side tables highlights the carved wood detailing without overwhelming a modern space.

Timber frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax. Vacuum upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, and keep the chairs away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood movement and fabric fading.
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