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Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870
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Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870

19th century
Sold 1 June 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique elbow chair. An English, fruitwood office or desk seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Wonderful open-arm form, ideal throughout the home

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select fruitwood stocks with fine grain interest and craftsmanship

Rich caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Prominent top supports enclose the gently chamfered crest rail

Distinctive back rest finished with spheres and faceted motif

Sinuous arms cant outwards to follow the line of the seat squab

Each arm raised upon a delicate, turned baluster support

Quality, later silk cotton upholstery in good order with a tasteful champagne colour

Eye-catching diamond pattern accentuated with pink and green palette

Drop-in seat cushion set at a comfortable height of 46.5cm (18.25")

Raised upon square section legs, each united by turned stretcher rails

This is a fantastic antique elbow chair with a tastefully appointed upholstery. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Max Depth: 46cm (18'')

Max Height: 82cm (32.25'')

Seat Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Seat Depth: 39cm (15.25'')

Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.9819

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruitwood Elbow Chair to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1033580
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9819
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Description
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, fruitwood office or desk seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Wonderful open-arm form, ideal throughout the home

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. A Victorian fruitwood elbow chair featuring a patterned upholstered seat pad, open arms, and turned wooden structural stretchers.
fig 1. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870

Select fruitwood stocks with fine grain interest and craftsmanship

Rich caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Prominent top supports enclose the gently chamfered crest rail

Distinctive back rest finished with spheres and faceted motif

fig 2. A Victorian fruitwood elbow chair featuring a patterned upholstered seat pad, open arms, and turned wooden structural stretchers.
fig 2. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870

Sinuous arms cant outwards to follow the line of the seat squab

Each arm raised upon a delicate, turned baluster support

Quality, later silk cotton upholstery in good order with a tasteful champagne colour

fig 3. A Victorian fruitwood elbow chair featuring a patterned upholstered seat pad, open arms, and turned wooden structural stretchers.
fig 3. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870

Eye-catching diamond pattern accentuated with pink and green palette

Drop-in seat cushion set at a comfortable height of 46.5cm (18.25")

Raised upon square section legs, each united by turned stretcher rails

fig 4. A Victorian fruitwood elbow chair featuring a patterned upholstered seat pad, open arms, and turned wooden structural stretchers.
fig 4. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870

This is a fantastic antique elbow chair with a tastefully appointed upholstery. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Max Depth: 46cm (18'')

Max Height: 82cm (32.25'')

fig 5. A Victorian fruitwood elbow chair featuring a patterned upholstered seat pad, open arms, and turned wooden structural stretchers.
fig 5. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870

Seat Width: 46.5cm (18.25'')

Seat Depth: 39cm (15.25'')

Seat Height: 46.5cm (18.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 6. A Victorian fruitwood elbow chair featuring a patterned upholstered seat pad, open arms, and turned wooden structural stretchers.
fig 6. Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9819

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruitwood Elbow Chair to the 1870s.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1033580
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9819
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A Victorian fruitwood elbow chair featuring a patterned upholstered seat pad, open arms, and turned wooden structural stretchers.
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Fruitwood, Office, Desk Seat, Victorian, C.1870
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A Victorian fruitwood elbow chair featuring a patterned upholstered seat pad, open arms, and turned wooden structural stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFruitwood, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned spindles, Curved armrests, H-stretchers, Upholstered drop-in seat
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 54.5 cm (21 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

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Victorian chairs encompass a diverse range of revival styles influenced by historic eras, often characterised by sturdy construction, turned wooden elements, and practical seating designs suited for domestic or office use.

These chairs are typically constructed from native hardwoods such as fruitwood, oak, or elm, utilising traditional joinery methods like mortise and tenon joints, hand-turned spindles, and webbed upholstered seat pads.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber grain, hand-cut joinery marks, patination consistent with age, period-appropriate upholstery techniques, and the lack of modern mechanical fixings.

An antique elbow chair works well as a characterful desk seat in a home office or paired with a contemporary dining table to create a curated, eclectic aesthetic that bridges historical and modern design.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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