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Venetian C18th Style Carved Arm Chair.
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for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
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Venetian C18th Style Carved Arm Chair.

19th century
Description

A striking example of Venetian-inspired craftsmanship, this hand-carved armchair reimagines the grandeur of 18th-century design. Dating to around 1860, it is richly adorned with animated classical figures supporting the arms, their expressive forms woven into the elaborate carved frame. The warm-toned wood is embellished with scrolling foliage and naturalistic details, extending across the legs and decorative X stretcher. Deep raspberry-red velvet upholsters the generous seat and tall back, its diamond-patterned pile lending texture, colour and a dramatic contrast to the sculptural timber. A line of dark metal studs neatly traces the upholstery’s edges. Bold yet finely detailed, this exceptional chair is designed to command attention, bringing theatrical presence and old-world Venetian character to a grand entrance hall, drawing room or distinguished interior.

Batch 90 USZZE 63120

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Carved Venetian Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1241374
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SKU00002834
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Description
A striking example of Venetian-inspired craftsmanship, this hand-carved armchair reimagines the grandeur of 18th-century design.
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Dating to around 1860, it is richly adorned with animated classical figures supporting the arms, their expressive forms woven into the elaborate carved frame.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

The warm-toned wood is embellished with scrolling foliage and naturalistic details, extending across the legs and decorative X stretcher. Deep raspberry-red velvet upholsters the generous seat and tall back, its diamond-patterned pile lending texture, colour and a dramatic contrast to the sculptural timber. A line of dark metal studs neatly traces the upholstery’s edges. Bold yet finely detailed, this exceptional chair is designed to command attention, bringing theatrical presence and old-world Venetian character to a grand entrance hall, drawing room or distinguished interior.

Batch 90 USZZE 63120

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Carved Venetian Style Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241374
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002834
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Archive I An ornate Venetian style armchair with high back red diamond velvet upholstery and detailed carved wooden human figures forming the armrests and legs.

Venetian C18th Style Carved Arm Chair.

Archive II An ornate Venetian style armchair with high back red diamond velvet upholstery and detailed carved wooden human figures forming the armrests and legs. View II
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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An ornate Venetian style armchair with high back red diamond velvet upholstery and detailed carved wooden human figures forming the armrests and legs.
Venetian C18th style carved arm chair.
Ref: SA1241374
An ornate Venetian style armchair with high back red diamond velvet upholstery and detailed carved wooden human figures forming the armrests and legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVenetian Baroque
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Red Velvet, Metal Tacks
  • ColourCrimson Red, Brown
  • MotifsFigurative carved supports, Diamond pattern velvet, Stretcher base
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

This 19th-century armchair is created in a Venetian Baroque style from carved wood, red velvet, and metal tacks in crimson red and brown. The high back and generous seat are upholstered in a deep raspberry-red diamond-patterned velvet, edged with a neat line of dark metal studs. Elaborate figurative carved supports depict animated classical human figures forming the armrests and front legs, while scrolling foliage and naturalistic details embellish the timber frame and decorative X stretcher base. The chair measures 126 cm high, 88 cm wide, and 70 cm deep. Such a theatrical piece suits a grand entrance hall, a drawing room, or a distinguished interior where it can bring old-world Venetian character and maximalist style to the space.

FAQs

Venetian seating from the 18th century is characterised by dramatic sculptural carving, theatrical ornamentation, and opulent upholstery materials reflecting the Venetian Republics maritime trade wealth.

Traditional construction typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, lime wood, or beech for intricate carving, combined with luxurious fabrics like silk velvet or damask and brass upholstery tacks.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, irregular hand-carved details, natural timber oxidisation, and historical upholstery replacement evidence along the seat rails.

Placing a single highly decorative chair as a standalone focal point against a neutral backdrop creates a striking contrast in contemporary living rooms, hallways, or dressing spaces.

Dust the carved timber regularly with a soft dry brush, apply natural beeswax sparingly to polished wood surfaces, and gently vacuum velvet upholstery using a brush attachment.
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