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Late Victorian Mahogany Frame Upholstered Armchair.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Late Victorian Mahogany Frame Upholstered Armchair.

19th century
Description

Late Victorian mahogany frame upholstered armchair.

Good original colour to the frame.

Frame all solid and sound.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Armchair to the 1880s.

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SA974817
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Description
Late Victorian mahogany frame upholstered armchair.

Good original colour to the frame.

Frame all solid and sound.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Upholstered Armchair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA974817
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A late Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in olive green velvet with carved openwork arm supports and turned front legs on castors.
Late Victorian mahogany frame upholstered armchair.
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A late Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in olive green velvet with carved openwork arm supports and turned front legs on castors.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Late Victorian armchairs typically feature substantial dark timber frames, often made from mahogany or walnut, paired with comfortable upholstered seating. Common design details include turned front legs on castors, carved ornamental cresting rails or openwork arm supports, and lower, deeper seats suited for parlour or library spaces.

Victorian cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, walnut, and oak for structural framing. Internal seat construction relied on hand-tied steel coil springs, natural hair or fiber stuffing, hessian webbing, and heavy cotton scrim beneath outer upholstery fabrics like velvet, damask, or leather.

Authentic Victorian armchairs generally display deep timber patination, hand-carved decorative motifs, and original brass or ceramic castors fitted to turned or cabriole front legs. Inspecting the underside frame often reveals traditional joinery, hand-stitched webbing, and natural padding rather than modern synthetic foam and metal staples.

A Victorian armchair functions as a grounded focal accent when positioned alongside clean-lined contemporary sofas or minimalist architectural features. Combining rich dark wood and textured velvet upholstery with neutral colour palettes, modern lighting, and woven textiles creates a balanced, curated interior space.

Dust the velvet upholstery regularly using a soft brush attachment on a low-suction vacuum cleaner, and blot liquid spills immediately using a dry cloth without rubbing. For the mahogany frame, apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice per year, buffing gently along the grain to protect the finish.
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