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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Desk Chair
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Desk Chair

19th century
Sold 15 October 2025 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved walnut desk chair having an outstanding quality carved walnut shape top rail, fantastic shaped burr walnut centre splat, shaped walnut open arms, original leather seat standing on shaped cabriole legs with claw and ball feet to the front and outswept back legs.

A handsome example boasting a marvellous colour.

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Dimensions:

Dated 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

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

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SA1164203
Dealers Internal Reference
2847
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved walnut desk chair having an outstanding quality carved walnut shape top rail, fantastic shaped burr walnut centre splat, shaped walnut open arms, original leather seat standing on shaped cabriole legs with claw and ball feet to the front and outswept back legs.
fig 1. A Victorian carved walnut armchair with a green leather seat and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Desk Chair

A handsome example boasting a marvellous colour.

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We can offer our own very competitive international shipping with delivery in most cases within 21 days.
London City Antiques

Please ask us for details.

Dimensions:

Dated 1880

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
61.5cm (24.21")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1164203
Dealers Internal Ref
2847
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 Victorian carved walnut armchair with a green leather seat and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Desk Chair
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A Victorian carved walnut armchair with a green leather seat and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Carved splat back, Studded leather upholstery
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 61.5 cm (24 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Victorian desk chairs emerged during the 19th century as industrial expansion and the growth of professional offices increased the demand for functional yet decorative seating. Walnut became a favoured timber for high-end pieces due to its rich grain and suitability for intricate carving.

These chairs are typically constructed from solid walnut with joined or dowelled frames, featuring hand-carved decorative motifs. Seats were traditionally upholstered in leather or horsehair fabric, often secured with individual brass tacking along the edges.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut joints, patination on the timber and leather, and traditional hand-carvings rather than machine-moulded replicas. Wear patterns on the seat and arms should align with genuine historical use.

Pairing a traditional wooden chair with a minimalist contemporary desk creates a striking contrast of eras. It functions effectively as a standalone statement piece in a study or as an occasional chair in a living room.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the walnut and avoid placing the chair near direct heat sources or strong sunlight, which can dry out both the wood and the leather upholstery.
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