What is an antique wood tub chair?

An antique wood tub chair is an upholstered or timber-framed seat with a continuous curved back and armrest assembly. This enclosed design originated to block draughts in cooler rooms. Craftsmen built these chairs from the eighteenth century onwards in various woods including mahogany, elm, and rosewood. They served multiple domestic roles from library reading to bedroom dressing seats.

How do I identify a Victorian tub chair?

Victorian tub chairs typically exhibit denser hardwoods like walnut or rosewood, often complemented by deep buttoned velvet upholstery or intricate marquetry inlay. The turnings on the legs reflect mid to late nineteenth-century revival styles. Comparing the timber patination and joinery methods helps distinguish these pieces from later Edwardian reproductions. Makers of this period favoured heavier, robust frames designed for formal reception rooms.

Where were tub chairs used in the home?

These chairs originally stood in libraries, studies, and drawing rooms where occupants required comfortable seating for reading or conversation. Their compact footprint allowed them to fit neatly into corners or beside writing desks. Today, they function well as occasional seating in living spaces or as dedicated desk chairs. Their enveloping shape provides practical support for home office work.

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An antique wood tub chair wraps you in a continuous curved back, offering an intimate seat found across Victorian, Edwardian and Regency periods.

19th century

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Super Mahogany Office Desk Chair

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£695

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Regency Georgian Mahogany Brass Inlaid Upholstered Desk Elbow Open Hall Bedroom Dressing Table Occasional Tub Office Library Armchair Chair. C.1810.

19th century

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Regency Georgian Mahogany Brass Inlaid Upholstered Desk Elbow Open Hall Bedroom Dressing Table Occasional Tub Office Library Armchair Chair. C.1810.

From CJ Antiques

£750

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19th century

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A Regency Mahogany Library Chair

From John Carroll Antiques ltd.

£3,800

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Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chair Jenks & Wood

19th century

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Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chair Jenks & Wood

From Walton House Antiques

£495

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Salon Low Armchair

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Salon Low Armchair

From Affordable Old Furniture

£250

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19th century

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Sweet Little Arts & Crafts Chair C1890

From Colin Brand Antiques

£445

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19th century

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Fab Pair Hoop Backed Easy Chairs

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£1,495

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19th century

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Victorian Elm Smokers Bow Armchair

From Affordable Old Furniture

£350

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Mahogany Elbow Chairs in the Manner of E.w. Godwin

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,275

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Edwardian Armchair Mahogany Inlaid Upholstered Elbow Desk Office Open Hall Dressing Table Bedroom Occasional Tub Library Arm Chair. C1900

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Armchair Mahogany Inlaid Upholstered Elbow Desk Office Open Hall Dressing Table Bedroom Occasional Tub Library Arm Chair. C1900

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£450

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The listings on this site span multiple periods from Regency through to the Edwardian era, incorporating materials like cane, velvet, yew and mahogany.

Lovely English Painted and Silver Gilt Chair

19th century

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Lovely English Painted and Silver Gilt Chair

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£595

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Mahogany Tub Chair

From Deva Antiques

£185

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1900 - 1920

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Pair French Bergere Arm Chairs

From Sussex Antiques and Interiors

£750

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19th century

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19th Century Tub Chair

From Highmeads Antiques

£135

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19th century

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Victorian Tub Armchair

From Highmeads Antiques

£145

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1900 - 1920

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Super Quality Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Corner Chairs, Circa 1900

From Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

£740

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Antique Wood Tub Chair

Super Mahogany Office Desk Chair

Regency Georgian Mahogany Brass Inlaid Upholstered Desk Elbow Open Hall Bedroom Dressing Table Occasional Tub Office Library Armchair Chair. C.1810.

A Regency Mahogany Library Chair

Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Chair Jenks & Wood

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Salon Low Armchair

Sweet Little Arts & Crafts Chair C1890

Fab Pair Hoop Backed Easy Chairs

Victorian Elm Smokers Bow Armchair

Pair of Mahogany Elbow Chairs in the Manner of E.w. Godwin

Edwardian Armchair Mahogany Inlaid Upholstered Elbow Desk Office Open Hall Dressing Table Bedroom Occasional Tub Library Arm Chair. C1900

Lovely English Painted and Silver Gilt Chair

Antique Mahogany Tub Chair

Pair French Bergere Arm Chairs

19th Century Tub Chair

Victorian Tub Armchair

Super Quality Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Corner Chairs, Circa 1900

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