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Victorian Iron Framed Button Back Armchair
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Victorian Iron Framed Button Back Armchair

19th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · Hand of Glory
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A nicely proportioned Victorian iron framed button back armchair for recovering, the tub back over a serpentine fronted seat and raised on ring turned front supports with castors.

A very comfortable chair in good condition overall. The springs are good and only new top covers required. I am able to arrange recovering with my upholsterer and supply fabric if required. The castors are not original however I can have reproduction Victorian style brass castors fitted. Please get in touch for further details.

85cm high, the seat 63cm wide at the front 52cm deep and 32cm high.Total depth 82cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1142006
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SKU00000842
Description
A nicely proportioned Victorian iron framed button back armchair for recovering, the tub back over a serpentine fronted seat and raised on ring turned front supports with castors.

A very comfortable chair in good condition overall. The springs are good and only new top covers required. I am able to arrange recovering with my upholsterer and supply fabric if required. The castors are not original however I can have reproduction Victorian style brass castors fitted. Please get in touch for further details.

85cm high, the seat 63cm wide at the front 52cm deep and 32cm high.Total depth 82cm.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142006
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000842
Hand of Glory
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian armchair upholstered in deep red tufted velvet with turned wooden legs on castors.
Victorian Iron Framed Button Back Armchair
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An antique Victorian armchair upholstered in deep red tufted velvet with turned wooden legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialVelvet, Wood, Iron
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsDeep button tufting, Scroll arms, Turned wooden legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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Victorian button-back armchairs, popular during the 19th century, are characterised by their deep tufted upholstery, curved silhouettes, and comfortable, low-slung seating designed for formal reception rooms and parlours.

These chairs typically feature robust iron or hardwood frames, hand-tied coil springs, horsehair or wool stuffing, and are covered in luxurious textiles such as wool, damask, or velvet.

Authentic pieces often display hand-turned wooden legs, original castors, traditional hand-tacked upholstery methods, and wear patterns consistent with age, alongside period-specific joinery and frame construction.

A Victorian armchair acts as a striking statement piece in contemporary settings, contrasting sharply against minimalist walls or adding rich texture and historical depth when paired with neutral or monochromatic colour palettes.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment to remove dust, protecting the fabric from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consulting a professional restorer for deep cleaning or reupholstery.
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