Victorian Rosewood Side Chairs 19th Century

Name: Pair of Rosewood Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA955017
Price: 675 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Upholstery Fabric
ColourDark Brown, Gold
MotifsCarved back rail, Cabriole legs, Open back frame, Patterned upholstery
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This pair of Victorian side chairs dates from 1860 and follows the aesthetic of the period. Manufactured from rosewood with a dark brown timber finish, the seating pairs feature carved open back frames displaying elaborate pierced scrollwork along the top rail and central splat. The upholstered seats are covered in a gold fabric patterned with a central floral wreath motif inside a dotted ring design. Below, the front supports take the form of slender cabriole legs with curved outlines. Each individual chair measures 84 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, these side chairs suit placement in a bedroom or a hallway, providing traditional seating around a dressing table, desk, or occasional table. The open back design maintains visual lightness in a room, while the curved wooden framework and patterned upholstery complement period settings as well as contrasting modern decors.

FAQs

Popularised during the mid-19th century, balloon back chairs feature a distinctive rounded open back frame reminiscent of a hot air balloon, frequently crafted from dark hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany.

Victorian cabinetmakers primarily used dense hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, and mahogany, utilising hand-cut mortise and tenon joints paired with webbed upholstered seating.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display distinct grain patterns characteristic of Dalbergia timber, hand-carved decoration with subtle variations, and natural wear on unpolished underside surfaces.

A pair of carved side chairs can be positioned framing an entryway console table, positioned as accent seating in a dressing room, or paired with a contemporary dining table for stylistic contrast.

Keep rosewood furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber shrinkage, dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying natural beeswax sparingly.

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