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Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840
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Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840

19th century
Description

This is an antique button-back salon chair. An English, walnut spoon-back seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Beautifully presented with exceptional quality and form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Walnut frame presents rich a caramel hues and fine grain interest

Benefits from a recent professional reupholstering in the traditional manner

Distinctive spoon back with broad top rail, accentuated with carved motif

Button-back cushion in distinctive spoon shape with flourishes to the waist

Traditionally stuffed seat cushion at a comfortable height of 42cm (16.5'')

Attractive upholstery in mid grey with striking monochrome rose pattern

Serpentine front rail with bowed form meeting the cabriole legs

Knees adorned with bold carved cabochon over a tooled shield with oak leaf pendant

Supported at the rear with a pair of splayed block section legs

Riding smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors

This is a superb antique button-back salon chair, with wonderful modern upholstery over a quality early Victorian walnut frame. Timeless beauty for the lounge or bedroom. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 58.5cm (23'')

Max Depth: 73.5cm (29'')

Max Height: 97.5cm (38.5'')

Seat Width: 52cm (20.5'')

Seat Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Height: 42cm (16.5'')

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Our Ref: 18.8985

Physical Dimensions
Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
73.5cm (28.94")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Salon Chair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA962059
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8985
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What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviews

Description
This is an antique button-back salon chair. An English, walnut spoon-back seat, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

Beautifully presented with exceptional quality and form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors.
fig 1. Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840

Walnut frame presents rich a caramel hues and fine grain interest

Benefits from a recent professional reupholstering in the traditional manner

Distinctive spoon back with broad top rail, accentuated with carved motif

fig 2. Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors.
fig 2. Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840

Button-back cushion in distinctive spoon shape with flourishes to the waist

Traditionally stuffed seat cushion at a comfortable height of 42cm (16.5'')

Attractive upholstery in mid grey with striking monochrome rose pattern

fig 3. Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors.
fig 3. Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840

Serpentine front rail with bowed form meeting the cabriole legs

Knees adorned with bold carved cabochon over a tooled shield with oak leaf pendant

Supported at the rear with a pair of splayed block section legs

fig 4. Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors.
fig 4. Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840

Riding smoothly upon a quartet of brass castors

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This is a superb antique button-back salon chair, with wonderful modern upholstery over a quality early Victorian walnut frame.
London Fine Antiques

Timeless beauty for the lounge or bedroom. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 5. Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors.
fig 5. Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840

Dimensions:

Max Width: 58.5cm (23'')

Max Depth: 73.5cm (29'')

Max Height: 97.5cm (38.5'')

Seat Width: 52cm (20.5'')

Seat Depth: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Height: 42cm (16.5'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 6. Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors.
fig 6. Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8985

Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
73.5cm (28.94")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Salon Chair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA962059
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8985
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors.

Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840

Archive II Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View II
Archive III Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View III
Archive IV Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View IX
Archive X Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View X
Archive XI Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View XI
Archive XII Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors. View XII
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Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors.
Antique Button Back Salon Chair, English, Walnut, Spoon, Seat, Victorian, C.1840
Ref: SA962059
Victorian spoon-back salon chair crafted from carved dark walnut featuring grey floral fabric upholstery, button tufting, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs & Accent Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourBrown, Grey
  • MotifsSpoon back, Button tufting, Cabriole legs, Carved scrollwork
  • SizeH 97.5 cm (38 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 73.5 cm (29 in)

This antique Victorian salon chair is an English walnut spoon-back seat dating to circa 1840. The walnut frame displays rich caramel hues with fine grain interest, a broad top rail with carved scrollwork, a serpentine front rail, and cabriole legs with carved cabochons on the knees and brass castors. The chair is upholstered in mid grey fabric patterned with monochrome roses, complemented by button tufting along the spoon-shaped back. Measuring 97.5 cm high, 58.5 cm wide, and 73.5 cm deep, it has a seat height of 42 cm. Suitable for use in a lounge or bedroom, the chair provides a traditional seating option with solid joints and construction. The timber exhibits an aged patina, paired with a recent professional reupholstering in the traditional manner with button detailing. Brass castors support mobility at the base, while splayed block section legs complete the rear framework. The combination of carved walnut components and patterned upholstery offers a period design suited to everyday placement within a modern home setting.

FAQs

Originating in the early-to-mid 19th century, a spoon-back salon chair features a contoured wooden back frame shaped similarly to a spoon, designed to support the sitter comfortably. Typically upholstered with deep buttoning and set on carved legs, these chairs were positioned in formal receiving parlours and drawing rooms.

Mid-Victorian salon chairs were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, or mahogany. The internal upholstery typically utilised natural materials including horsehair padding, steel coil springs, hemp webbing, and brass castors attached to the front legs.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved timber detailing, crisp moulding around the wooden frame, and original brass castors secured to cabriole or turned legs. Examining the underside often reveals traditional hand-tacked webbing and evidence of natural age and oxidation on the unvarnished wood.

These low-profile accent chairs work exceptionally well when placed alongside clean-lined modern furniture to create visual contrast. Positioning one in a bedroom corner, dressing space, or adjacent to a modern hearth adds historical depth and texture to contemporary rooms.

Keep timber frames away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage and timber bleaching. Polish walnut woodwork using high-grade beeswax, and vacuum upholstered panels gently using a soft brush attachment to prevent dirt from settling into the button tufting.
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