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Victorian Brass and Copper Club Fender
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Victorian Brass and Copper Club Fender

19th century
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Victorian Brass and Copper Club Fender with Barley Twist Supports and Tan Leather Seats - 58"w x 10"d x 14"h - to fit a hearth approx 40" wide or less

Physical Dimensions
Height
2536cm (998.43")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Club Fender to the Victorian era.

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SA1093106
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6729
Description
Victorian Brass and Copper Club Fender with Barley Twist Supports and Tan Leather Seats - 58"w x 10"d x 14"h - to fit a hearth approx 40" wide or less
Height
2536cm (998.43")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Club Fender to the Victorian era.

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SA1093106
Dealers Internal Ref
6729
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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A Victorian brass and copper club fender featuring two padded brown leather corner seats raised on turned brass supports with decorative metal frieze detail.
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Archive I A Victorian brass and copper club fender featuring two padded brown leather corner seats raised on turned brass supports with decorative metal frieze detail.

Victorian Brass and Copper Club Fender

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
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A Victorian brass and copper club fender featuring two padded brown leather corner seats raised on turned brass supports with decorative metal frieze detail.
Victorian Brass and Copper Club Fender
Ref: SA1093106
A Victorian brass and copper club fender featuring two padded brown leather corner seats raised on turned brass supports with decorative metal frieze detail.
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  • ObjectClub Fenders
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Copper, Leather
  • ColourGold, Brown
  • MotifsTurned brass spindles, Corner leather seats, Cast brass mounts, Plinth base
  • SizeH 2536 cm (998 in) x W 147 cm (58 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This Victorian club fender is a functional fireside accessory embodying traditional English Country House design. The piece comprises a polished brass and copper structure finished in gold and brown tones, incorporating a long horizontal hearth rail alongside a low plinth base. At each end sits a padded brown leather corner seat, upholstered in a rich shade and supported by slender turned brass spindles. Ornate cast brass mounts decorate the framework with intricate metal frieze detailing, offering both structural support and decorative charm. The entire fender measures 147 cm wide, 25 cm deep, and 2536 cm high. Designed specifically for fireplace hearth placement, it provides comfortable fireside seating while protecting the room from sparks and embers. Homeowners today typically position this item directly around an open hearth in a living room, study, or drawing room, where it serves as a practical seating solution and a striking focal point for traditional interiors.

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A club fender is a low, raised frame designed to surround a fireplace hearth, featuring integrated upholstered seats at either end. Originating in Victorian gentlemens clubs, these fixtures provided warm fireside seating while framing the hearth.

Victorian club fenders were primarily constructed using metals such as solid brass, copper, and wrought iron for the structural framework. The corner bench seats were typically upholstered in durable hides, such as leather, or heavy fabrics like velvet and horsehair.

Authentic nineteenth-century fenders often feature solid turned brass spindles, heavy cast bases, hand-riveted copper or brass joins, and natural wear patterns along the base plinth. Older examples display hand-formed metalwork rather than modern uniform machine-stamped components.

A club fender can be positioned around an active or decorative fireplace hearth to create a focal point and offer additional low-profile seating. Modern interiors often pair polished brass or copper fenders with stone chimney breasts to balance traditional and contemporary elements.

Metal elements require dusting with a soft cloth and occasional polishing with specialised brass cleaner to prevent oxidisation, whilst avoiding harsh chemicals near the leather. Leather upholstered seats should be conditioned periodically with natural hide food to maintain flexibility and prevent drying.
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