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Gillows Button-back Bedroom Chair

19th century
Sold 6 September 2024 · William Carr Antiques
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Description

A 19th century button-back bedroom chair by Gillows, C.1860.

Constructed from walnut with finely turned tapering forelegs, raised on original brass casters, stamped twice ‘GILLOW’ to both of the rear legs.

Traditionally upholstered in what appears to be its original classical fabric, both the chair and the fabric are in nice original condition, with minor imperfections to fabric in places.

Seat Height: 38cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Button-back Bedroom Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1051819
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A 19th century button-back bedroom chair by Gillows, C.1860.
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Constructed from walnut with finely turned tapering forelegs, raised on original brass casters, stamped twice ‘GILLOW’ to both of the rear legs.
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fig 1. Front view of an antique Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in patterned brown fabric with turned wooden legs and brass castors.
fig 1. Gillows Button-back Bedroom Chair

Traditionally upholstered in what appears to be its original classical fabric, both the chair and the fabric are in nice original condition, with minor imperfections to fabric in places.

Seat Height: 38cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Button-back Bedroom Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1051819
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Gillows Button-back Bedroom Chair

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Front view of an antique Victorian button-back armchair upholstered in patterned brown fabric with turned wooden legs and brass castors.
Gillows Button-Back Bedroom Chair
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Wool, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Turned legs, Brass castors, Upholstered backrest
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

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Button-back upholstery, or tufting, became prominent during the Victorian era, involving deep-set buttons pulled through the padding to secure geometric patterns and provide structural firmness.

These frames were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, supported by internal webbing, horsehair stuffing, and traditional coil springs.

Authenticity is assessed through hand-turned wooden components, traditional joinery methods, handmade brass castors, and aged natural stuffing materials rather than modern synthetic foams.

Positioning the piece as an accent seating option in a contemporary bedroom or study adds texture and historical contrast while maintaining functional utility.

Maintain fabric integrity through regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, protect wooden elements from direct sunlight, and apply microcrystalline wax to polish the timber.
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