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A 19th Century Ebonised Armchair
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A 19th Century Ebonised Armchair

19th century
Sold 8 October 2025 · Henry Fowler Antiques
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Description

A very decorative 19th century Ebonised chair with great surface & patina.

Circa1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Ebonised Spindleback Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1167451
Description
A very decorative 19th century Ebonised chair with great surface & patina.

Circa1840

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
77cm (30.31")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Ebonised Spindleback Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1167451
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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An antique ebonised armchair with spindle backrest, turned legs on castors, and exposed hessian upholstery webbing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique ebonised armchair with spindle backrest, turned legs on castors, and exposed hessian upholstery webbing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19th Century Ebonised Armchair

Archive II An antique ebonised armchair with spindle backrest, turned legs on castors, and exposed hessian upholstery webbing. View II
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Archive V An antique ebonised armchair with spindle backrest, turned legs on castors, and exposed hessian upholstery webbing. View V
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 34
Items Sold 178
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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Location: Nassington Road, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5EH, United Kingdom
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An antique ebonised armchair with spindle backrest, turned legs on castors, and exposed hessian upholstery webbing.
A 19th century Ebonised armchair
Ref: SA1167451
An antique ebonised armchair with spindle backrest, turned legs on castors, and exposed hessian upholstery webbing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBeech, Hessian, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSpindle back, Turned legs, Brass castors, Upholstered seat frame
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 77 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Ebonised furniture features timber stained or painted to mimic expensive ebony, a technique popular during the Victorian era and the Aesthetic Movement to create dramatic dark finishes.

These chairs were typically constructed using native hardwoods such as beech, birch, or fruitwood, which were turned on a lathe and finished with an ebonised coating.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut tenons, natural wear to the ebonised finish revealing the underlying wood, and period hardware like brass castors.

An ebonised chair adds grounding contrast and graphic lines to a contemporary space, pairing well with neutral upholstery, natural textures, and minimalist decor.

Maintain ebonised finishes by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying neutral furniture wax, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture to prevent the finish from cracking.
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