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A Fine Pair of Victorian Inlaid Satinwood Shield Back Armchairs
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A Fine Pair of Victorian Inlaid Satinwood Shield Back Armchairs

19th century
Sold 4 March 2025 · Mark Buckley Antiques
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Lady's and Gentleman's Armchairs

The pierced shield-shaped backs with floral painted borders surrounding oval bust portraits of a lady and gentleman, swept carved arms with flowerhead motifs, fine silk damask seat raised on square tapering and painted front legs and shaped back legs.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated these Inlaid Satinwood Armchairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1029574
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10493
Description
Lady's and Gentleman's Armchairs

The pierced shield-shaped backs with floral painted borders surrounding oval bust portraits of a lady and gentleman, swept carved arms with flowerhead motifs, fine silk damask seat raised on square tapering and painted front legs and shaped back legs.

FREE DELIVERY - to mainland UK

We offer a 'Try before you buy' service so you know you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated these Inlaid Satinwood Armchairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1029574
Dealers Internal Ref
10493
Mark Buckley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
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Two antique Victorian satinwood armchairs featuring shield backs with painted floral swags, scrolling arms, and cream damask upholstery. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I Two antique Victorian satinwood armchairs featuring shield backs with painted floral swags, scrolling arms, and cream damask upholstery. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fine Pair of Victorian Inlaid Satinwood Shield Back Armchairs

Archive II Two antique Victorian satinwood armchairs featuring shield backs with painted floral swags, scrolling arms, and cream damask upholstery. View II
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Archive VIII Two antique Victorian satinwood armchairs featuring shield backs with painted floral swags, scrolling arms, and cream damask upholstery. View VIII
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Mark Buckley Antiques
Telephone 07711 719 112
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Skipton
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Mark Buckley Antiques
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Two antique Victorian satinwood armchairs featuring shield backs with painted floral swags, scrolling arms, and cream damask upholstery.
A Fine Pair of Victorian Inlaid Satinwood Shield Back Armchairs
Ref: SA1029574
Two antique Victorian satinwood armchairs featuring shield backs with painted floral swags, scrolling arms, and cream damask upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Revival / Neoclassical
  • MaterialSatinwood, Various Marquetry Timbers, Upholstered Fabric
  • ColourGolden Yellow and Warm Brown
  • MotifsShield back design, Floral marquetry inlay, Painted swags, Tapering legs
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 54.5 cm (21 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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Shield back chairs originated in the 18th century, famously popularised by designers like George Hepplewhite during the neoclassical period, and were later revived with intricate marquetry and painted details during the Victorian era.

These pieces typically utilise dense hardwoods such as mahogany or beech as a structural base, veneered with finely figured satinwood and decorated with contrasting wood inlays, hand-painting, and traditional joinery.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut dovetails, genuine botanical or classical marquetry rather than printed transfers, oxidisation consistent with age, and traditional upholstery methods using animal hair and webbing.

These chairs function effectively as statement occasional pieces in a neutral contemporary drawing room, pairing classical craftsmanship with clean-lined modern upholstery to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Preservation requires keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the delicate veneer from lifting, and cleaning only with a soft, dry cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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