What is a brass tub chair?

A brass tub chair is an upholstered seating form featuring a rounded back enclosing the sitter, accented with brass inlay, mounts, or hardware. These chairs appear in nineteenth-century Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian designs, functioning primarily as library, desk, or club seating.

How do I identify a Regency brass tub chair?

Regency examples display classical proportions, mahogany timbers, and precise brass stringing or inlay along the frame. They date from the early nineteenth century and reflect neoclassical influences. Makers such as Gillows produced distinctive library and tub seating during this period, utilising lyre motifs and fine turnings.

Where were tub chairs used?

Tub chairs served in libraries, studies, and offices as comfortable seating for reading and writing at a desk. Their enclosing backs provided warmth and support in draughty rooms. Library and captain's desk armchairs were built to withstand heavy daily use while maintaining an elegant appearance in reception spaces.

What woods are used in these chairs?

Makers utilised dense hardwoods including mahogany, oak, rosewood, and general timber framing to construct the curved tub structure. Mahogany remains the predominant choice across Regency and Victorian pieces. These durable woods supported complex bending techniques and secure joinery required for continuous backrests.

How do I care for leather upholstery?

Leather upholstery requires regular dusting and occasional conditioning with appropriate leather balms to maintain flexibility. Avoid placing antique leather chairs in direct sunlight or near heat sources. Preserving the patina involves gentle cleaning rather than harsh chemical treatments that strip the original surface.

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A brass tub chair offers curved, enclosing comfort finished with metal detail, drawing on Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian cabinetmaking traditions.

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A Rare Bold 19th Century Brass Inlaid Arm Chair

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£3,600

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19th century

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19th C Rosewood Armchair

From William James Antiques

£1,100

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1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Leather Library Chair

From AJD Antiques

£1,400

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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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Victorian Leather Tub Library Chair

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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Rare Mahogany and Red Leather Gentleman's Gaming Chair

19th century

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Rare Mahogany and Red Leather Gentleman's Gaming Chair

From David Griffith Antiques

£1,450

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19th century

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Howard and Sons Tub Armchair

From Kontrast Antiques

£3,495

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Queen Anne Style Leather Tub Back Armchair

1900 - 1920

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Queen Anne Style Leather Tub Back Armchair

From Tom Scott Antiques

£795

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19th century

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Mahogany Framed Horseshoe Desk Chair

From Georgian Antiques

£1,250

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19th century

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An Empire Style Fauteuil

From Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

£1,850

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Listings feature brass tub chairs across Victorian, Regency, and Edwardian periods, constructed in mahogany, oak, and rosewood with leather and fabric upholstery.

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Brass Tub Chair

A Rare Bold 19th Century Brass Inlaid Arm Chair

19th C Rosewood Armchair

Edwardian Leather Library Chair

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

Victorian Leather Tub Library Chair

Rare Mahogany and Red Leather Gentleman's Gaming Chair

Howard and Sons Tub Armchair

Queen Anne Style Leather Tub Back Armchair

Mahogany Framed Horseshoe Desk Chair

An Empire Style Fauteuil

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