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Aesthetic Movement Chair
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Aesthetic Movement Chair

19th century
Sold 14 April 2025 · William Carr Antiques
This “Aesthetic Movement Chair” found a buyer.

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Description

A stylish oak aesthetic movement chair, in the manner of Charles Eastlake, C.1870.

With a decorative pierced back splat and a traditionally upholstered seat pad.

Distinctive features of this chair, especially the stretchers relate to designs in Charles Eastlake's 'Hints on Household Taste in Furniture, Upholstery and other Details, published in 1868.'

Seat Height: 49cm (with cushion)

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1078189
Description
A stylish oak aesthetic movement chair, in the manner of Charles Eastlake, C.1870.

With a decorative pierced back splat and a traditionally upholstered seat pad.

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Distinctive features of this chair, especially the stretchers relate to designs in Charles Eastlake's 'Hints on Household Taste in Furniture, Upholstery and other Details, published in 1868.
William Carr Antiques

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Seat Height: 49cm (with cushion)

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1078189
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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An antique wooden chair with an open-backed design, carved detailing, and a patterned upholstered seat.
Aesthetic Movement Chair
Ref: SA1078189
An antique wooden chair with an open-backed design, carved detailing, and a patterned upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialOak, Upholstery
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved panel, Turned stretchers, Geometric upholstery
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

The Aesthetic Movement emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against mainstream Victorian industrial manufacturing, promoting the philosophy of art for arts sake with simplified forms and craftsmanship.

Pieces from this era were predominantly crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, and ebonised timber, frequently featuring upholstered drop-in seats with patterned textiles.

Authentication involves examining traditional joinery methods, timber ageing characteristics, patination, and design motifs consistent with late nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

These items function effectively as accent pieces, providing historical contrast against minimalist or modern architecture when paired with neutral colour palettes.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight exposure, and periodically treating timber surfaces with appropriate microcrystalline wax.
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