The Victorian Era was one marked by Industry and variety. The continued supply and popularity of Mahogany and machine cutting and carving meant everyone could now enjoy the richly decorated items which had been out of reach in the past to all but the rich. While the humble slotted screw and dowel had been pioneered back in the late 18th Century, during the Victorian Era it gave chair designers real freedom to create more shapes and curves than ever before. From the Early Victorian period the infamous Balloon Back Chair became highly fashionable to be followed by Aesthetic chairs which drew inspiration from Japan and the Orient. All of these designs were light and elegant, but in contrast there also emerged a strong trend for heavy oak chairs inspired by the Gothic architecture of the Early Medieval Period. These chairs add drama and solidity to any space. For lounge chairs the upholstery spring (which was a late Georgian invention) suddenly meant chairs and sofas could be deeply padded and buttoned and the classic Chesterfield emerged from this. When looking for a Victorian chair there is certainly plenty of variety to choose from. In most cases these were well made mass-produced items and later restoration and re-upholstery usually adds to the value rather than detracts from it. These were chairs that were meant for every day use but at the same time were chairs which you would be proud letting your friends see you sitting in.
At LoveAntiques we have one of the largest selections on the internet of quality antique Victorian chairs for sale as well as later Vintage chairs which pay homage to that style.
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Victorian Leather Wing Armchair
£ 895
London City Antiques
Large Pair of Antique French Victorian Quality Walnut Armchairs
£ 1,650
Large Pair of Antique French Victorian Quality Walnut Armchairs
£ 1,650
London City Antiques
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
£ 600
The Sitting Place
Aesthetic Period Carved Sunflower Chair
£ 845
£ 1,495
Antique Carved Veranda Chair, Ceylonese, Teak, Ornate Seat, Victorian, C.1880
£ 1,495
London Fine Ltd
London City Antiques
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
£ 2,950
Centro Mercato Antiquariato
Antique English Desk Armchair from the 1800s, Victorian Style Mahogany
€ 750
Antique English Desk Armchair from the 1800s, Victorian Style Mahogany
€ 750
Centro Mercato Antiquariato
Centro Mercato Antiquariato
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchair in Mahogany with Inlays
€ 1,100
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchair in Mahogany with Inlays
€ 1,100
Centro Mercato Antiquariato
£ 2,950
£ 1,150
Philip Hunt Antiques
Chippendale Style Upholstered Wing Chair
£ 795
£ 3,600
Oak Dining Table & 6 Chairs Leather Solid Carved Victorian Barley Twist
£ 3,600
Harper Baxter
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Bentwood & Leather Swivel Desk Chair
£ 1,250
JMR Antiques Ltd
English Victorian Armchair
£ 1,895
Antique Furniture Direct
Harlequin Set 6 Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Chairs
£ 495
Stalham Antique Gallery
A Rare Set of Eight Early 19th c. Rosewood Dining Chairs
£ 750
London City Antiques
Quality Set of Four Antique Mahogany Victorian Dining Chairs
£ 1,685
LT Antiques
Mahogany & Leather Library Desk Chair
£ 650
William Rand Antiques
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Chair
£ 750
Timeless Furniture UK
19th Century Beech Rocking Chair Upholstered in a Green Striped Material
£ 235
19th Century Beech Rocking Chair Upholstered in a Green Striped Material
£ 235
Timeless Furniture UK
London City Antiques
Unusual Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Armchair
£ 1,285
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Armchair
£ 895
Millers Antiques
Pair of 19th Century Chippendale Style Armchairs
£ 675
London City Antiques
Set of 8 Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 3,250
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Victorian Oak Swivel Office Chair
£ 395
Rams Head Antiques
Super Pair of Spoonback Walnut Armchairs Mid Victorian
£ 875
Millers Antiques
Neat 19th Century Arm Chair
£ 750
London City Antiques
Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs
£ 1,485
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Pair Of Carved Bedroom Chairs In Oak
£ 295
Georgian Antiques
Set of 6 French Style Chairs by Morison & Co of Edinburgh
£ 1,200
Elmgarden Antiques
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs
£ 600
£ 965
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Gillows Victorian Carver Chair Attributed to Bruce James Talbert
£ 1,250
Gillows Victorian Carver Chair Attributed to Bruce James Talbert
£ 1,250
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Victorian Childs Reclining Chair
£ 675
London City Antiques
Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chair
£ 485
£ 1,250
London City Antiques
Exceptional Quality Antique Set of Eight Victorian Inlaid Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 3,950
Exceptional Quality Antique Set of Eight Victorian Inlaid Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 3,950
London City Antiques
£ 489.99
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
£ 1,085
£ 985
Antique Law Chambers Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Reception Seat, Victorian
£ 985
London Fine Ltd
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