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Exhibition Quality Rosewood Library Chair
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Exhibition Quality Rosewood Library Chair

19th century
Sold 3 November 2025 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1820. An exhibition quality George IV rosewood library chair, recently reupholstered traditionally. The curved and shaped back with paper fold edges, upholstered arms, seat and back. The rosewood frame which slopes down from the top to the padded arm which finished with wonderful carved and scrolling facings with carving beneath. The large upholstered deep buttoned seat, the seat-rail to the front with carved flower heads on each end. Back legs are square and slightly out swept, the elegant front legs are turned carved tapering and finish on a brass cup with brass castors beneath.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Rosewood Library Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1028301
Dealers Internal Reference
30365
Description
Circa 1820. An exhibition quality George IV rosewood library chair, recently reupholstered traditionally. The curved and shaped back with paper fold edges, upholstered arms, seat and back.
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The rosewood frame which slopes down from the top to the padded arm which finished with wonderful carved and scrolling facings with carving beneath.
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The large upholstered deep buttoned seat, the seat-rail to the front with carved flower heads on each end. Back legs are square and slightly out swept, the elegant front legs are turned carved tapering and finish on a brass cup with brass castors beneath.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Rosewood Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1028301
Dealers Internal Ref
30365
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An antique dark rosewood library chair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and a flared top rail. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique dark rosewood library chair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and a flared top rail. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exhibition Quality Rosewood Library Chair

Archive II An antique dark rosewood library chair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and a flared top rail. View II
Archive III An antique dark rosewood library chair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and a flared top rail. View III
Archive IV An antique dark rosewood library chair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and a flared top rail. View IV
Archive V An antique dark rosewood library chair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and a flared top rail. View V
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An antique dark rosewood library chair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and a flared top rail.
Exhibition Quality Rosewood Library Chair
Ref: SA1028301
An antique dark rosewood library chair featuring button-tufted black leather upholstery, scroll arms, turned front legs on brass castors, and a flared top rail.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Scroll arms, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

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Library chairs emerged primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries, designed specifically for comfort and utility in private studies, libraries, and offices of grand estates.

These pieces typically feature dense hardwood frames such as rosewood or mahogany, joined with traditional mortise and tenon techniques, upholstered in high-grade leather with button tufting.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut joints, timber grain characteristics, period-appropriate brass castors, and the natural patination of both the wood and leather over decades of use.

Such foundational seating anchors a room effectively when contrasted against minimalist modern architecture or paired with a sleek, contemporary executive desk to create a sophisticated focal point.

Maintain the timber with microcrystalline wax to preserve the finish, and nourish the leather periodically using specialised saddle soap or leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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