19th Century Woodstock Armchair

Name: 19th Century Woodstock Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1235636
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialDamask, Timber, Brass
ColourSage Green
MotifsButton-tufted backrest, Turned front legs, Brass castors, Scroll arms

This nineteenth-century Woodstock armchair exemplifies Victorian English country house style. The piece wears a soft sage green floral damask upholstery patterned with muted botanical motifs, complemented by a deep button-tufted backrest and a plump seat cushion. The framework includes scrolling arms that curve outward gently, above turned wooden front legs terminating in polished brass castors. Visible structural elements display warm medium-brown timber tones with a smooth polish on the legs and metallic sheen on the castors. Practical proportions make this comfortable armchair suitable for placement in a formal living room, a quiet reading nook, or a traditional study, offering a supportive seat for daily relaxation. Measuring 90 cm in width by 85 cm in depth and 95 cm in height, the seating provides substantial comfort while maintaining a compact footprint for domestic interiors.

FAQs

A Woodstock armchair is a style of upholstered comfortable seating originating in the Victorian era, characterized by a low seat, generously padded arms, and often featuring button-tufted back upholstery and turned timber legs.

Traditional Victorian armchairs were constructed with solid hardwood frames, such as beech or mahogany, combined with hand-tied steel coil springs, natural fibre stuffing like horsehair, and topped with woven fabrics such as damask, velvet, or wool.

Authentic 19th-century armchairs typically show hand-turned wooden legs, period brass castors stamped with maker names, traditional upholstery techniques visible underneath, and natural frame wear consistent with age.

A Victorian buttoned armchair works well as an accent piece in modern rooms by contrasting its detailed form against clean architectural lines, paired with minimalist side tables or placed within a contemporary reading corner.

Regular vacuuming using a soft brush attachment prevents dust build-up in tufted recesses, while direct sunlight should be avoided to prevent fabric fading, and timber legs should be treated with natural beeswax.

Dean Antiques Ltd

19th Century Woodstock Armchair