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Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair
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Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair

19th century
Description

A good example of a Victorian armchair dating from the mid to late 19th Century. It has a nice shape with a partly exposed mahogany frame, beautiful scrolling arms and carved cabriole legs with brass castors below.

It is a good quality piece and very solidly made. The chair has been upholstered relatively recently in a good quality woven fabric with a matching braid edge. It has a deep buttoned back and the fabric compliments the chair nicely.

The chair is in very good condition for its age and is strong and sturdy. There are a few minor marks and some light wear on the upholstery but nothing detrimental and the frame is solid. There are some general signs of age and use around the frame and legs but no major damages and it displays beautifully.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09712221
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Deep buttoned spoon-back mahogany frame: typical mid to late 19th-century salon seating.
Front cabriole legs carved with scrolling foliage: hand carving from the Victorian period.
Brass cup and wheel castors on all four feet: fittings used throughout the era.
Darkening and small scrapes on the exposed frame: natural surface wear from long use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244603
Description
A good example of a Victorian armchair dating from the mid to late 19th Century.
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It has a nice shape with a partly exposed mahogany frame, beautiful scrolling arms and carved cabriole legs with brass castors below.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair

It is a good quality piece and very solidly made. The chair has been upholstered relatively recently in a good quality woven fabric with a matching braid edge. It has a deep buttoned back and the fabric compliments the chair nicely.

fig 2. Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair

The chair is in very good condition for its age and is strong and sturdy. There are a few minor marks and some light wear on the upholstery but nothing detrimental and the frame is solid. There are some general signs of age and use around the frame and legs but no major damages and it displays beautifully.

fig 3. Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
fig 3. Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Button Back Armchair to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09712221
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Deep buttoned spoon-back mahogany frame: typical mid to late 19th-century salon seating.
Front cabriole legs carved with scrolling foliage: hand carving from the Victorian period.
Brass cup and wheel castors on all four feet: fittings used throughout the era.
Darkening and small scrapes on the exposed frame: natural surface wear from long use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244603
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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Archive I Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors.

Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair

Archive II Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View II
Archive III Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View III
Archive IV Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View IV
Archive V Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View V
Archive VI Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View VI
Archive VII Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View VIII
Archive IX Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View IX
Archive X Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View X
Archive XI Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View XI
Archive XII Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors. View XII
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Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
Victorian Mahogany Framed Button Back Armchair
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Victorian mahogany armchair upholstered in pink patterned fabric featuring a deep buttoned backrest, carved scroll arm supports, and cabriole legs on brass castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourPink, Dark Brown
  • MotifsDeep buttoning, Cabriole legs, Scroll arms, Brass castors
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 89 cm (35 in)

This Victorian armchair dates from the mid to late 19th Century and has a partially exposed mahogany frame in a dark brown timber colour. The upholstered surfaces are covered in a pink woven fabric decorated with a matching braid edge along the seams and edges. The high backrest features a deep buttoned design, while the front comprises scrolled arms, carved cabriole legs, and brass castors at the base. Minor marks and light wear are visible on the upholstery alongside general signs of age and use across the wooden frame. Measuring 99 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 89 cm deep, the armchair offers a solid and sturdy seat for everyday use in a sitting room, library, or study. The traditional English Country House design suits both period and eclectic interiors, providing a comfortable seating option beside a fireplace or reading nook.

FAQs

Victorian button-back armchairs emerged in mid-19th century Britain, characterised by deep-tufted upholstery anchored with covered buttons, exposed show-wood timber frames, and comfortable, rounded profiles designed for domestic drawing rooms.

These armchairs were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut for the exposed frame. Internal construction relied on beech framing, coil springs, horsehair padding, and heavy jute webbing.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details on the frame and legs, brass castors, original joinery such as dovetail or mortise and tenon joints, and dark, patinated wood finishes consistent with 19th-century manufacturing.

A Victorian armchair can serve as a focal point in a contemporary living room, library, or bedroom suite, paired with neutral modern textiles or minimalist side tables to balance period ornamentation.

Keep the timber frame clean by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax occasionally to maintain the finish. Vacuum the upholstery using a soft brush attachment and position the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.
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