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Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
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Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany shaped back, carved mahogany open arms with shape supports, newly reupholstered seat in a quality fabric standing on shaped cabriole legs to the front out swept back legs

A classic example in lovely condition, sturdy and structurally sound

Dimensions:

Height 99 cm (38.98 in)

Width 58.5 cm (23.03 in)

Depth 50 cm (19.68 in)

Seat height 46 cm (18.11 in)

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Desk Chair to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 08845789
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Pierced and carved back splat: late Victorian revival of 18th-century Rococo tastes.
Visible splice joints in the crest rail: traditional late 19th-century chairmaking.
Carved acanthus detail above the front pad feet: crisp period hand carving.
Gently out-swept rear legs: standard stability design of the late Victorian era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120827
Dealers Internal Reference
2558
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Description
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany shaped back, carved mahogany open arms with shape supports, newly reupholstered seat in a quality fabric standing on shaped cabriole legs to the front out swept back legs

A classic example in lovely condition, sturdy and structurally sound

Dimensions:

Height 99 cm (38.98 in)

Width 58.5 cm (23.03 in)

Depth 50 cm (19.68 in)

Seat height 46 cm (18.11 in)

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Desk Chair to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08845789
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Pierced and carved back splat: late Victorian revival of 18th-century Rococo tastes.
Visible splice joints in the crest rail: traditional late 19th-century chairmaking.
Carved acanthus detail above the front pad feet: crisp period hand carving.
Gently out-swept rear legs: standard stability design of the late Victorian era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120827
Dealers Internal Ref
2558
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A dark mahogany Victorian desk chair featuring an intricately carved openwork backrest, padded armrests, cabriole legs, and cream striped fabric upholstery.
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
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A dark mahogany Victorian desk chair featuring an intricately carved openwork backrest, padded armrests, cabriole legs, and cream striped fabric upholstery.
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  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced backrest, Cabriole legs, Padded armrests, Foliate carving
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Victorian desk chair dates from 1880 and takes the form of an armchair in dark brown mahogany. The piece exhibits an intricately pierced backrest with elaborate foliate carving, shaped open arms with carved supports and padded cream striped fabric armrests, and a newly reupholstered cream striped fabric seat. The structure is supported by shaped cabriole legs to the front and outswept legs to the rear. The chair measures 99 cm high, 58.5 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm. Positioned in a study or home library, the chair provides comfortable seating at a partner desk or writing table while adding classic Victorian character to the interior. The dark timber and neutral upholstery coordinate easily with traditional architectural paneling, neutral floor tiles, and period decorative moldings. The sturdy and structurally sound construction makes it suitable for regular daily use in a modern workspace.

FAQs

Victorian Rococo Revival seating features intricate carved scrollwork, openwork backrests, cabriole legs, and natural motifs executed in dense dark hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood.

These chairs were typically constructed using solid mahogany or walnut frames joined with mortise and tenon timber joints, paired with natural horsehair padding and woven upholstery fabric.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing with subtle irregularities, original dark wood patina in unpolished areas, weight consistent with dense mahogany, and traditional joinery techniques along the frame.

A Victorian carved armchair functions as a striking accent piece paired with a contemporary writing desk, placed in a quiet reading corner, or used as a desk seat in a home office.

Dust the wood frame regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax polish annually along the grain; clean the fabric seat with a vacuum upholstery attachment or professional spot treatment.
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