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Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century
Located in Ely, GB
A Good Quality Antique English Mahogany & Green Leather Library / Desk Chair on Brass Castors, circa 19th Century. The chair is super comfortable and the leather upholstery is in ve...
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Oak Rocking Chair with Scottish Bobbin Turnings All over Cherub Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning ornately carved with Bobbin turns, Rocking armchair with Cherub stitched upholstery This is pretty much the finest rocking ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Victorian Upholstered Armchairs
By Jones Brothers & Co.
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Framed Armchairs Upholstered in Deep Blue Velvet with Buttoned Arms on Turned Front Legs and Sabre Rear having Pot Castors 29"w x 39"d x 35"h (16" to the s...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Beautiful Pair Of Victorian Carolean Open Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this amazing pair of Victorian Carolean design open armchairs, the cresting rail pierced and carved with foliage over trailing grape vine and spiral turn...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Figural Lion Head Carved Curule Saddle Seat Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A late 19th century antique Victorian occasional arm chair. Made from mahogany with a curule or saddle seat form and lion head carvings. Features a cello neck back tapering to a scro...
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of rare fully restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather lib...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Conversation 3 Person Victorian Chair Petite Sofa With Carved Legs
By Modern Georgian
Located in Bensalem, PA
A rare and impressive 19th century 3 person conversation lobby sofa with carved mahogany legs that have brass castors
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Vintage 1930s Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Victorian Pink Stripe Button Back Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A Victorian button-back armchair with a generous seat and a high back. Mahogany turned front legs and splayed back legs and all raised on original brass castors. The armchair has ...
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Antique 1870s British High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Victorian Pink Stripe Button Back Armchair
Victorian Pink Stripe Button Back Armchair
H 36.23 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
19th Century Children's Dining Chair
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful ocena blue and white children's dining chair. It was used in a noble family in order to increase the seating height of their child.
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Antique 1880s Austrian Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Children's Dining Chair
19th Century Children's Dining Chair
H 38.59 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in
GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE WHEATGRASS CARVER DESK ARMCHAiR IN HARDWOOD GREEN LEATHEr
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass style carver armchair in Mahogany with the period green le...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Large Victorian Deep Seated Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful navy blue armchair of generous proportions. Featuring a high back, scrolling arms and an inviting wide and deep seat. Mahogany frame with turned front legs raised on o...
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Antique 1880s British High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Large Victorian Deep Seated Armchair
Large Victorian Deep Seated Armchair
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 34.65 in
Pair Fine Early Victorian Walnut & Cane Folding Travel Steamer Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Step back in time to the adventurous era of the Victorian age with these exquisite folding steamer chairs - slightly different size, crafted from solid walnut and adorned with woven ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Fine Victorian Mahogany Button Crushed Velvet Scroll Frame Armchair
By Druce & Co.
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Step into the lavish elegance of the Victorian era with this exquisite antique button back armchair, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and refinement. Crafted from the finest mahogany, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

RJ Horner Oak Man Of The Mountain Renaissance Revival Arm Chairs
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Gorgeous RJ Horner Oak Man Of The Mountain Renaissance Revival Arm Chairs Dimensions : 50" Tall X 28" Wide X 22" Deep This gorgeous pair of oak man of the maintain chairs were mad...
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

19th century French carved walnut tapestry armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french carved walnut tapestry armchairs circa 1870. Fine quality pair of french carved armchairs, with fine craftmanship shown in the quality of the carving. Heavily c...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of French 19th century carved oak armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of french 19th century carved oak armchairs circa 1870. Fine quality pair of profusely carved armchairs.  Shaped backs with upholstered arms and a extra seat pad for added comf...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

CARVED THRONE ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS FABRiC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very large, hand made, Italian throne style armchair with ornately carved frames and matching footstool...
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20th Century Italian Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Early Victorian Mahogany & leather Desk Elbow chair
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Early Victorian Mahogany & leather Desk Elbow chair Balloon Shaped Back With carved back Splat Scroll Open Elbows Brown Leather Drop in seat. recently covered Hexagonal & turned fron...
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Walnut Open Arm Chair. This Arm Chair is Raised upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Toes and Carved Knees and Retain the Original Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Swept Arms Ha...
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Antique 1860s Victorian Armchairs

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Walnut

Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
H 38 in W 25 in D 31 in
PAIR OF ViNTAGE PAINTED GREEN FRENCH FRATELLI ARMCHAIRS ORNATELY CARVED FRAMES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique style French painted hand carved Library Fratelli armchairs Please note the de...
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20th Century French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Howard & Sons Club Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Darlington, GB
A large, deep seated club armchair by Howard & Sons, with exceptional form and comfort. C.1890 Raised on turned walnut forelegs with the rear splayed back left leg bearing the compa...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Howard & Sons Club Armchair
Howard & Sons Club Armchair
H 74 in W 86 in D 105 in
Antique Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair with Carved Floral Elements C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** A Victorian oversized armchair offers walnut frame with deeply carved floral crest ove...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Howard & Sons Button Back Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Darlington, GB
A wonderful Howard & Sons button back armchair, C.1870. This original Howard & Sons armchair is raised on stepped mahogany forelegs and splayed rear legs, complete with original pa...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Howard & Sons Button Back Armchair
Howard & Sons Button Back Armchair
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Antique Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair with Carved Floral Elements C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** A Victorian oversized armchair offers walnut frame with deeply carved floral crest ove...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Victorian circa 1880 military campaign style folding chairs A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steame...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
The Shakers made many refinements during the 19th century to their chairs both in design and proportion because of their belief that the most simple things are the most beautiful. On...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Armchairs

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Cherry, Maple

The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Arm Chair
The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Arm Chair
H 40.75 in W 20.75 in D 17.1 in
The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Arm Chair with Shawl Rail
Located in Germantown, MD
In 18th to Early Century, The Mt. Lebanon Shakers produced chairs that are turned, shaped, and sanded with a result which really cannot be equalled for quality. They are comfortable,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Armchairs

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Cherry, Maple

19th Century Howard Style Willoughby Armchair With Cope Castors
Located in Accrington, GB
A 19th century armchair in the style and quality of Howard and Sons Willoughby arm chair. The armchair has front turned walnut legs with stamped Cope and Collinson castors, with rear...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Circa 1830 English High Back Windsor Arm Chair, Yew Wood
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 English high back Windsor arm chair, yew wood. This sturdy, comfortable chair has desired "Christmas Tree" cut-outs in the back panels. Bold turnings. Well shaped arms & k...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Yew

Antique Victorian Spoon Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique Victorian spoon back armchair. This was made in England and it dates from around the 1860-1880’s period. The quality is fantastic, it is very well designed and ...
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Spoon Back Armchair
Antique Victorian Spoon Back Armchair
H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality carved oak throne chair having a quality carved oak top rail with two cherubs, barley twist supports, cane back flanked by carved scrolls and sunflowe...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Circa 1930s English Howard & Sons Country House Open Easy Beech Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
Circa 1930s English country house Howard and Sons open arm easy armchair featuring the classic ring turned front legs and exposed wooden feature arm supports. Made of Beech with an O...
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Vintage 1930s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Large Victorian Elm Windsor Armchair 19th century
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Large Victorian Windsor armchair in solid elm with high comb-shaped back. Wide turned wooden base. Wide hoop-shaped arms. Perfect for an office or bedroom.
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Period American Victorian Carved Walnut Saloon Back Armchair Circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Victorian upholstered armchair, circa 1860, executed in walnut upholstered in a vintage midnight blue velvet upholstery fabric.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Hardwood, Walnut

PAIR OF ORNATELY CARVED NEO-GOTHIC SOLiD WALNUT 19TH CENTURY CEREMONY ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare pair of ornately hand carved Italian Neo Gothic ceremony chairs with hand carved arm rests a...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Armchairs

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Walnut

English easy upholstered armchair
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes great pleasure in presenting an exquisite Victorian upholstered easy armchair, dating back to circa 1890. This remarkable piece stands gracefully on turn...
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Armchairs

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Beech

English easy upholstered armchair
English easy upholstered armchair
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 33.47 in
Poltrona vittoriana in legno massello di noce intarsiato. Inghilterra, 1800
Located in Torino, IT
Poltrona inglese in legno massello di noce intarsiato. ORIGINE Inghilterra PERIODO Ottocento MATERIALI Legno massello di noce intarsiato, rivestimento e imbottitura DIMENSIONI Al...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchair made of walnut wood. Produced in Scandinavia in the early 20th century. Very good condition, no objections. New beige upholstery. Dimensions: height 85 cm / seat...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1920.
Antique armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1920.
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Monumental Antique Victorian Ornate Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Victorian throne armchair. Made of oak featuring ornate reticulated design with highly carved foliate / floral motif throughout. The crest features large turned ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Figural Carved Throne Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 58.25in W: 30.5in D: 31in SH: 19in This antique carved throne chair is made of the highest quality and is extremely nice! If you take a close look you can see the deta...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Figural Carved Throne Chair
Antique Figural Carved Throne Chair
H 58.25 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair circa 1860. Fine quality profusely carved solid walnut armchair from the high victorian period. Cartouche shaped back with carved acanthus l...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Victorian Design Tan Leather Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair & Footstool
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Grand Tour Design Tan Buffalo Hide Leather Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair with Matching Chesterfield Footstool Handmade in England using high quality solid timber f...
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20th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual pair of antique Victorian quality carved walnut armchairs having quality carved walnut spoon backs, beautifully carved walnut open arms standing on shaped carved walnut cabri...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut armchair having a quality carved walnut shaped back, carved walnut open arms standing on shaped carved walnut cabriole legs to the front and o...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 19th century walnut coronation armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 4 19th century walnut coronation armchairs circa 1860. We are pleased to offer this rare set of 4 coronation chairs.  Straight arms and back, standing on front turned legs un...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Throne Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality carved oak throne armchair having a quality carved oak back with super barley twist supports, open arms with quality carved dogs heads and barley twis...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

1960's Vintage Victorian style Spindle Occasional/ Side/ Armchair / Rush Seat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Vintage Victorian style Carved Wood Spindle Armchair. Lovely chair with rush seat.
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Vintage 1960s Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunningly rare, original pair of Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners s...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Elegant Antique Carved Hall Wing Chair In Needlepoint Upholstery With Foot Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall shaped back with narrow carved wings and carved lower frame and seat rail. The carved scrolled leafy arm ends with turned arm supports. Raised on spool turned legs with H st...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

A Deep Seated 19th Century Howard Style Armchair
Located in Accrington, GB
A deep seated country house Howard style armchair dating to the second half of the 19th century. The armchair sits on turned mahogany legs to the front and mahogany legs to the rear ...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

A Deep Seated 19th Century Howard Style Armchair
A Deep Seated 19th Century Howard Style Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 41.34 in
Antique Windsor archair, English, 1900
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 2 Victorian Windsor armchairs handcrafted in ash and elm. Carved back and turned wood arms and legs.
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Windsor archair, English,  1900
Antique Windsor archair, English,  1900
H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Antique Original William Morris Sussex Rope Seat Armchair Seen in the V&A Museum
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare and collectable William Morris Rush seat Sussex armchair circa 1870-1880 as seen in the Victorian and Albert museum The Hi...
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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Beech

19th Century Carved Rosewood Armchair
Located in Accrington, GB
Carved Rosewood armchair dating to the second half of the 19th century. The chair has carved front legs with floral details, a carved centre piece which are all made with solid Rosew...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Carved Rosewood Armchair
19th Century Carved Rosewood Armchair
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 31.5 in
Victorian Mahogany Spiral Turned Spindle and Striped Upholstered Armchair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian mahogany armchair with a tall spindle back topped with turned urn finials and upholstered armrests with spindle sides, and beige striped upholstered seat and back c...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

21st Century Beige Victorian Armchair
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A timeless masterpiece, Beige Victorian Armchair is a noble armchair that fills the space with glamour. The richness of its structure transforms it in the perfect solution for the de...
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2010s Italian Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

21st Century Beige Victorian Armchair
21st Century Beige Victorian Armchair
H 42.52 in W 33.08 in D 33.47 in
19th century shepherds crook oak armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century shepherds crook oak armchair circa 1840, made from solid oak. Fantastic chair with the proportions that lends itself well to making it a desk chair. Shaped back wi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

19th Century Spindle Oak Windsor Continuous Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Spindle Oak Windsor Continuous Arm Chair in sturdy condition. Measures 22" in width, 22" in depth and stands 35" tall. Seat height is 17". Seat interior width is 17.5...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian quality carved walnut arm chair
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut arm chair having a quality carved walnut shaped back, carved walnut shaped open arms standing on shaped carved cabriole legs with scroll feet,...
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

STUNNING PAIR OF VICTORIAN STYLE CLAW & BALL FEET FLORAL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Salmon pink and Floral upholstered Wingback armchairs with ornately carved Claw & Ball feet to the front and b...
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Vintage 1970s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

IMPORTANT PAIR OF ROYAL STAMPED JOHNSTONE & JEANES CROWN ESTATE MADE ARMCHAiRS
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a totally original, super rare pair of fully stamped with the Cr...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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Victorian Wood Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of victorian wood armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Victorian wood armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If space is limited, there are small victorian wood armchairs measuring 14 inches across. There have been many well-made victorian wood armchairs over the years, but those made by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Chesterfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Victorian Wood Armchairs?

Victorian wood armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,683, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $42,519.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.