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Late 19th Century Leather Library Chair
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Late 19th Century Leather Library Chair

19th century
Sold 23 March 2025 · Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
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? Late C19th original tan leather library/club chair. Raised on square legs with castors. Well aged and patinated leather. Some old repairs. Came from a good Cotswold country house. Circa 1880.

H: 78 cm (30 11/16")

W: 75 cm (29 1/2")

D: 75 cm (29 1/2")

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA968044
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
? Late C19th original tan leather library/club chair. Raised on square legs with castors. Well aged and patinated leather. Some old repairs. Came from a good Cotswold country house. Circa 1880.

H: 78 cm (30 11/16")

W: 75 cm (29 1/2")

D: 75 cm (29 1/2")

Price includes free delivery throughout the UK

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this Leather Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA968044
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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Late 19th Century Leather Library Chair

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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
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Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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A front-facing view of a dark brown leather tub armchair with rolled arms, wooden legs, and metal castors.
Late 19th Century Leather Library Chair
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsRolled arms, Curved tub back, Turned wooden legs, Metal castors
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

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Late 19th-century library armchairs typically feature robust wooden frames, deep padded upholstery, and ergonomic curves designed for extended periods of reading and study in gentlemans studies and institutional libraries.

Authentic period chairs generally employ a sturdy hardwood frame made from beech, mahogany, or oak, stuffed with natural materials such as horsehair, wool, or coir, and finished with hand-dyed bovine leather secured by brass tacks.

Authentication involves examining the underlying construction methods, such as hand-tied coil springs, traditional joinery, hand-stitched seams, and the natural patination and wear patterns characteristic of vegetable-tanned leather over time.

An antique leather chair functions as an anchor piece in contemporary spaces, pairing effectively with minimalist surroundings, neutral walls, or architectural metal accents to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Preservation requires keeping the leather away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate leather balms or waxes to maintain flexibility and prevent cracking.
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