Antique Victorian Mahogany Gentlemen’s Red Leather Armchair (Circa 1860)

Summary:
• Item: Gentlemen’s Chair
• Circa: 1860
• Period: Mid Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Reclining design
• Moulded frame
• Serpentine seat design
• Scroll arms
• Carved cabriole legs
• Splayed legs to rear
• Deep buttoned upholstery
• Full-grain red leather
• Sprung seat
• Original mug castors
• Original polish & patination
• Extremely comfortable
• Excellent condition
• 14 day free UK returns policy

Here is a fine example of an antique Victorian Gentlemen’s leather armchair, circa 1860, in excellent condition. The chair has been newly upholstered in top quality full grain red leather, showing exceptional craftsmanship with the button upholstery to the back and arms. The leather is finished with hand-tacked antique brass studs to the perimeter of the upholstery. The armchair boasts a top quality moulded mahogany frame, with a reclining back, scrolled carved arms set above a serpentine moulded front rail on carved cabriole legs to the front and splayed legs to the rear. The chair retains its original brass and mug castors. The quality of the timber and carvings to this chair frame is second to none compared to similar chairs on the market today. This chair is extremely comfortable, has a fantastic original colour and is in excellent condition.

This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the bedroom, living room or hallway. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

The armchair features a mellow brown mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

Dimensions:
External Height = 91.3cm or 36” or 3ft
External Width = 70.5cm or 27¾” or 2ft 3¾”
External Depth = 85cm or 33½” or 2ft 9½”
Back Height = 55cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 9⅝”
Arm Height = 56.7cm or 22⅜” or 1ft 10⅜”
Seat Height = 44cm or 17⅜” or 1ft 5⅜”
Seat Width = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Seat Depth = 56.5cm or 22¼” or 1ft 10¼”

Condition Report:
This chair is in excellent condition. Importantly, there are no breaks to the arms or legs. The chair has been newly upholstered with top quality full grain red leather. The underside of the seat is finished with traditional hessian backing. The arms, frame and seat are completely solid and show no signs of movement. The leather seat is in excellent condition and is free from any holes, damage or rips. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the mahogany frame. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. The chair sits on its original mug castors. This chair is solid in joint and ready to use.

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Ref. Gentlemen’s Armchair 40