High Victorian Side Chairs

Pair of 19thC Giltwood Fautiel Chairs - with Peacock upholstered seats and padded back - 22"w x 22"d x 37"h (18" to the seat)

This monumental Victorian walnut throne chair is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship and regal design, dating to circa 1870. Commanding in presence, the chair is richly carved from solid walnut, showcasing elaborate Rococo Revival motifs with scrolling acanthus leaves, floral garlands, and intricate cresting that rises to a dramatic crown. The high back features an oval upholstered panel framed in deeply carved ornamentation, emphasizing its stately elegance. The chair is upholstered in a luxurious red and gold floral damask fabric, complementing the warmth of the walnut and enhancing its royal aura. The generously scaled seat and high back provide both comfort and grandeur, while the hand-carved arms and legs reflect the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the Victorian era. Pieces of this caliber were often reserved for distinguished use, serving as king’s chairs, ceremonial seating, or statement furniture in grand parlors and halls. Perfect for collectors, designers, or those seeking an extraordinary accent piece, this antique Victorian throne chair...

This is a fantastic pair of very clean, rosewood parlor chairs made of laminated rosewood and carved with flowers at their crests. The upholstery...

A wonderful pair of antique carved oak side chairs with the original embossed leather upholstery. They are continental, possibly French, ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of William Morris Rush seat Sussex chairs circa 1870-1880 as seen in the Victorian and Albert museum Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price The History This chair was named after a country chair found in Sussex, which inspired the design with the turned frame and rush seat. Similar types of chairs, with imitation bamboo frames and rush seats, were fashionable between 1790 and 1820. Ownership & Use William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their first home, Red House, Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1860 and subsequently in their London house, Kelmscott House, Hammersmith. Morris's great friend, the artist Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) had Sussex armchairs in his studio, as did the sculptor, Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934). Robert Edis recommended this chair as 'excellent, comfortable and artistic' in his influential book, 'Decoration and Furnishing of Town Houses in 1881'. Examples from the Sussex range were supplied for students' rooms at Newnham College...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare near pair of William Morris Rush seat Sussex chairs circa 1870-1880 as seen in the Victorian and Albert museum The History This chair was named after a country chair found in Sussex, which inspired the design with the turned frame and rush seat. Similar types of chairs, with imitation bamboo frames and rush seats, were fashionable between 1790 and 1820. Ownership & Use William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their first home, Red House, Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1860 and subsequently in their London house, Kelmscott House, Hammersmith. Morris's great friend, the artist Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) had Sussex armchairs in his studio, as did the sculptor, Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934). Robert Edis recommended this chair as 'excellent, comfortable and artistic' in his influential book, 'Decoration and Furnishing of Town Houses in 1881'. Examples from the Sussex range were supplied for students' rooms at Newnham College...

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 History This chair was named after a country chair found in Sussex, which inspired the design with the turned frame and rush seat. Similar types of chairs, with imitation bamboo frames and rush seats, were fashionable between 1790 and 1820. Ownership & Use William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their first home, Red House, Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1860 and subsequently in their London house, Kelmscott House, Hammersmith. Morris's great friend, the artist Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) had Sussex armchairs in his studio, as did the sculptor, Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934). Robert Edis recommended this chair as 'excellent, comfortable and artistic' in his influential book, 'Decoration and Furnishing of Town Houses in 1881'. Examples from the Sussex range were supplied for students' rooms at Newnham College...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare and collectable William Morris Rush seat Sussex armchair with drop front curved arms, circa 1870-1880 as seen in the Victorian and Albert museum Ownership & Use William Morris and his wife, Jane, used Sussex chairs in their first home, Red House, Bexleyheath, Kent, from 1860 and subsequently in their London house, Kelmscott House, Hammersmith. Morris's great friend, the artist Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898) had Sussex armchairs in his studio, as did the sculptor, Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934). Robert Edis recommended this chair as 'excellent, comfortable and artistic' in his influential book, 'Decoration and Furnishing of Town Houses in 1881'. Examples from the Sussex range were supplied for students' rooms at Newnham College...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Victorian Kilim upholstered library reading or nursing side chair A good looking and well made piece, Victorian Kilim se...

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...

A quality pair of antique carved rosewood desk or side chairs. This pair have a very attractively carved top rail and center splat. They have been tastefully reupholstered in a quali...