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.
London City Antiques
Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair
£ 1,085
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Bedroom Chair / Hall Chair in Oak
£ 195
Mersham Manor Antiques
Early Victorian Manhogany & Leather Desk Chair
£ 595
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Armchair in Mahogany
£ 585
London City Antiques
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Six Walnut Dining Chairs
£ 3,150
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Armchair in Mahogany
£ 385
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Nursing Chair in Mahogany
£ 265
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Armchair in Oak
£ 395
ActFurniture LTD
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Armchair in Mahogany
£ 495
Millers Antiques
19th Century Ladies Armchair Copes Castors
£ 950
Erfmann Vintage
Victorian Mahogany Occasional Chair Original Tapestry
£ 175
Stalham Antique Gallery
Victorian Ladies Chair Framed in Walnut
£ 180
Trade Antiques
Mahogany Show Frame Chair Attributed to Gillows
£ 685
Stalham Antique Gallery
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Upholstered Armchairs
£ 460
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Lovely English Painted & Silver Gilt Chair
£ 795
Millers Antiques
19th Century Blue Upholstered Armchair
£ 575
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Victorian Upholstered Armchair
£ 395
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Lovely Ladies Walnut Chair
£ 895
London City Antiques
Quality Antique Set of 6 Victorian Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
£ 2,650
Quality Antique Set of 6 Victorian Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
£ 2,650
London City Antiques
Old Painted Furniture
Mid 19th Century Turned Beech Child's High Chair
£ 85
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
19th Century Toile Chair
£ 595
Daniel Clark Furniture
Two Victorian Walnut Conversation Chairs
£ 795
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
19th Century Wing Armchair
£ 1,395
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
Set of 4 Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs Mahogany
£ 240
Avego Antiques and Collectibles
19th Century Elm Farmhouse Dining Chair / Kitchen Chair
£ 120
Georgian Antiques
Neat-sized Victorian, Mahogany Framed Cabriole Leg Lady’s Chair
£ 575
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Windsor Armchair
£ 495
JMR Antiques Ltd
Carved 19th Century Armchair
£ 595
Mersham Manor Antiques
Victorian Oak Frame Red Leather Library, Occasional, Easy Armchair
£ 795
Victorian Oak Frame Red Leather Library, Occasional, Easy Armchair
£ 795
Mersham Manor Antiques
London City Antiques
Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
£ 1,485
Campbell Vintage
19th Century Ash & Elm Comb Back Windsor Chair
£ 1,280
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
19th Century Fireside Open Armchair
£ 745
Georgian Antiques
Set of 12 Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 8,000
Campbell Vintage
Windsor Chair with Pierced Central Splat c.1860
£ 690
Philip Hunt Antiques
Set of 8 Pretty Victorian Rosewood Dining Chairs
£ 2,750
Fox & Hare Antiques & Interiors
Liberty Arts & Crafts Movement Oak Childs Chair c.1890
£ 75
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Victorian Elm & Oak Captains Chair
£ 395
London City Antiques
Fine Quality Set of 6 Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 3,450
Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk
Early Victorian Mahogany & Leather Desk Elbow Chair
£ 450
Early Victorian Mahogany & Leather Desk Elbow Chair
£ 450
Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk
Daniel Clark Furniture
Victorian Black Painted Bergere Chair
£ 495
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