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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.
Victorian Mahogany Spoon Back Nursing Chair with Green Buttoned Upholstery
£ 200
Avego Limited
Antique Hepplewhite Revival Carver Chair, English, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
£ 895
London Fine Ltd
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Three-piece Salon Suite with Blue Damask Upholstery
£ 1,100
Hawkins Antiques Ltd
A Late Victorian Tub Chair Raised on Turned Mahogany Legs with Original Casters
£ 3,850
Wick Antiques Ltd
Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
£ 3,985
London City Antiques
Set of 6 Antique Hepplewhite Revival Dining Chairs, English, Suite, Victorian
£ 1,895
London Fine Ltd
Late Victorian Scottish vernacular Darvel High Comb-backed Windsor Chair
£ 2,450
W&W Antiques
Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchair with Decorative Bird & Floral Upholstery
£ 1,885
London City Antiques
Antique Turned Wood Upholstered Rocking Chair 1880-1900
£ 375
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Set of 10 Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs by Holland & Sons
£ 6,500
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs Set of Four
£ 1,950
London City Antiques
Fantastic Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Walnut Armchairs
£ 1,685
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Stunning Quality Set of Six Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
£ 2,450
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Harlequin Set of 10 Victorian Elm & Beech Kitchen Dining Chairs - 19th Century - Quality Originals
£ 2,936.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
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