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William IV Library Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon
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William IV Library Armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon

19th century
Sold 28 June 2025 · Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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An elegant and William IV 'Propper' country house Library armchair. Raised on turned mahogany front legs and splayed rear legs, all with the original casters. Retaining its original Horsehair filled squab seat cushion and in antique fabric which is in faded country house condition.

Provenance. Powderham Castle, Devon - England. Home to the Early of Devon. Image courtesy of Dreweatts 1759

Structurally in good solid order.

We do offer upholstery should you wish.

47cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this William IV Library Armchair to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA1148369
Dealers Internal Reference
1557
Description
An elegant and William IV 'Propper' country house Library armchair. Raised on turned mahogany front legs and splayed rear legs, all with the original casters.
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Retaining its original Horsehair filled squab seat cushion and in antique fabric which is in faded country house condition.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Provenance. Powderham Castle, Devon - England. Home to the Early of Devon. Image courtesy of Dreweatts 1759

Structurally in good solid order.

We do offer upholstery should you wish.

47cm seat height

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this William IV Library Armchair to the Regency era.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
86cm (33.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1148369
Dealers Internal Ref
1557
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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A William IV upholstered library armchair with scroll arms, button tufting, and turned wooden legs on brass castors.
William IV Library armchair from Powderham Castle - Devon
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Upholstery fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsButton tufted back, Scroll arms, Turned legs, Brass castors
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 86 cm (34 in)

FAQs

The William IV style, prevalent during the 1830s, acts as a transitional bridge between Regency elegance and early Victorian mass production, typically featuring robust proportions, classical influences, and rich mahogany or walnut timbers.

These armchairs were traditionally constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak for the frame, joined with mortise and tenon techniques, and filled with natural stuffings like horsehair, wool, and webbed suspension before being hand-stitched.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned wooden legs often fitted with original brass castors, hand-forged fixing nails or traditional tacks, aged timber patination, and dense, heavy frames built without modern engineered boards.

Pairing a historically rich armchair with contemporary minimalist furnishings or placing it against a neutral wall creates a striking focal point that balances traditional craftsmanship with modern simplicity.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and fabric fading, alongside regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment to remove dust.
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