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Victorian Drawing Room Armchair with Original Chenille Upholstery
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Victorian Drawing Room Armchair with Original Chenille Upholstery

19th century
Sold 21 July 2025 · Hand of Glory
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Description

A Victorian / Edwardian drawing room armchair of generous proportions, circa 1900, with sprung seat and unusually the back is also sprung, scroll arms and raised on short ring turned supports with original brass and porcelain castors.

The chair currently has its original chenille upholstery which is somewhat distressed. I can arrange re-upholstery and supply fabric if required - please get in touch for further details.  

The back 89cm high, the seat 74cm wide at the front, 57cm deep and 39cm high, total depth 89cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Drawing Room Armchair to the Victorian era.

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SA1147642
Description
A Victorian / Edwardian drawing room armchair of generous proportions, circa 1900, with sprung seat and unusually the back is also sprung, scroll arms and raised on short ring turned supports with original brass and porcelain castors.
fig 1. A Victorian drawing room armchair upholstered in red patterned chenille with turned wooden legs and brass castors.
fig 1. Victorian Drawing Room Armchair with Original Chenille Upholstery

The chair currently has its original chenille upholstery which is somewhat distressed. I can arrange re-upholstery and supply fabric if required - please get in touch for further details.  

The back 89cm high, the seat 74cm wide at the front, 57cm deep and 39cm high, total depth 89cm.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Victorian Drawing Room Armchair to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147642
Hand of Glory
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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A Victorian drawing room armchair upholstered in red patterned chenille with turned wooden legs and brass castors.
Victorian Drawing Room Armchair with Original Chenille Upholstery
Ref: SA1147642
A Victorian drawing room armchair upholstered in red patterned chenille with turned wooden legs and brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHardwood, Chenille, Brass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsTurned wooden legs, Brass castors, Geometric chenille pattern, Padded rolled arms
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

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Victorian drawing room armchairs typically feature deep, comfortable upholstery, sturdy internal wooden frames, and often incorporate turned legs with castors for mobility, reflecting the comfort-focused domestic priorities of the 19th century.

These pieces were constructed using dense hardwood frames like mahogany or beech, traditional coil spring systems, horsehair stuffing, and heavy woven textiles such as chenille, damask, or velvet for the outer upholstery.

Authentic pieces display hand-tied springing, traditional joinery methods, natural stuffing materials, and wear patterns consistent with age, alongside period-appropriate hardware such as brass castors and hand-driven tacks.

Such armchairs serve as statement pieces in contemporary spaces; pair them with minimalist furnishings or neutral colour palettes to allow the historical texture and patterned textile to act as a focal point.

Protect antique textiles from direct sunlight to prevent fading, vacuum gently using a low-suction attachment with a protective mesh screen, and consult professional conservators for deep cleaning or structural repairs.
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