An attractive victorian period chaise longue.

Featuring deep-buttoned and traditional stitched edge upholstery work.

Incredibly comfortable and ready to place, or ready for your chosen top cover fabric, which we can arrange for you in house.

Circa 1860. Raised on walnut 'French style' legs, on original castors.

Structurally very good.

Approximate measurements.

SH 44cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

160cm (62.99")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Buttoned Chaise Longue to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1242421

Description

An attractive victorian period chaise longue.

Featuring deep-buttoned and traditional stitched edge upholstery work.

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Incredibly comfortable and ready to place, or ready for your chosen top cover fabric, which we can arrange for you in house.

William Carr Antiques

Circa 1860. Raised on walnut 'French style' legs, on original castors.

Structurally very good.

Approximate measurements.

SH 44cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

160cm (62.99")

Depth

80cm (31.50")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Buttoned Chaise Longue to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1242421

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William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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ObjectChaise Longues
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Metal
ColourBeige
MotifsDeep buttoning, Scrolled arm, Cabriole legs, Brass castors
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 160 cm (63 in) x D 80 cm (31 in)

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Originating from French daybed designs, the chaise longue was widely adopted during the Victorian era as a lounge seat for drawing rooms and boudoirs. Often referred to as fainting couches, these pieces provided structured seating designed for rest while maintaining formal posture.

Frames were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, supported by coil springs, webbing, and natural horsehair stuffing. Upholstery frequently featured deep-buttoned velvet, damask, or leather secured with upholstery tacks.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-carved wooden frame elements, original brass or ceramic castors, and deep button tufting on the backrest. The underside usually reveals traditional jute webbing, hand-tied springs, and square-cut frame construction.

Positioning a chaise longue alongside a bay window, within a dressing room, or opposite a main sofa creates a clear focal point. The historic form contrasts with modern minimalism when upholstered in contemporary neutral fabrics.

Exposed timber frames should be treated periodically with natural beeswax polish, avoiding synthetic sprays. Upholstery requires gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and professional restoration when replacing inner fillings or fabric.