Victorian Mahogany Nursing Chairs 19th Century

Name: Pair of Late Victorian Mahogany Nursing Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA970881
Price: 125 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectNursing Chairs
Period19th century
StyleLate Victorian
MaterialMahogany, Tapestry, Brass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsCarved pierced backrest, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Floral needlepoint seat
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

A pair of late Victorian nursing chairs fashioned from mahogany in a rich brown colour with a polished finish. Each chair has an openwork carved pierced backrest with intricate scrollwork, complemented by turned front legs mounted on brass castors. The drop-in seats are upholstered in a beige tapestry featuring a floral needlepoint decoration of pink roses and blue blossoms. The frames show minor surface wear consistent with age. Measuring 76 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, these compact seats are practical for residential placement. These pieces suit traditional interiors, functioning as accent seating in a bedroom, sitting room, or dressing area. Their construction combines decorative carving with functional mobility provided by the metal wheels beneath the turned wooden supports.

FAQs

Nursing chairs were designed during the nineteenth century as low-seated, armless chairs intended to allow women to nurse infants or dress conveniently while seated close to the floor.

These chairs were crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring turned timber legs, brass castors, and needlepoint, tapestry, or velvet upholstery.

Authentic examples feature hand-carved decorative splats or crest rails, original brass castors on turned front legs, low seat proportions relative to standard dining chairs, and traditional mortise-and-tenon frame joinery.

A pair of nursing chairs can be placed in a bedroom bay window, alongside a fireplace, or within a hallway to add historical timber tones and textured upholstery to the room.

Timber frames should be treated with natural beeswax polish applied along the wood grain, while tapestry fabric should be gently dusted using a soft brush or low-suction vacuum cleaner.

Robert Dee

Pair of Late Victorian Mahogany Nursing Chairs