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.
Treehouse Antiques
Victorian Armchair by Cornelius V Smith
£ 695
Philip Hunt Antiques
Victorian Oak & Leather Desk Chair
£ 625
£ 9,500
Stunning Quality Antique Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 10 Chairs
£ 9,500
Hawkins Antiques
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Attractive Pair of Painted Armchairs c.1895
£ 2,100
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Set of Six Rosewood Victorian Dining Chairs
£ 1,450
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Library Chair
£ 1,750
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Victorian Elm & Ash Windsor Childs Chair
£ 285
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Trouser Press Chair by A C Bond & Sons of Hackney Grove, London
£ 98
Trouser Press Chair by A C Bond & Sons of Hackney Grove, London
£ 98
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
William Rand Antiques
Good Late Victorian Oak & Leather Library Chair
£ 395
Antiques & Chic
Victorian Oak Gentlemans Library Armchair
£ 725
Bridport Antiques at The Alleyways Centre
Late Victorian Lambing Chair Settle
£ 1,150
Sovereign Antiques
Dining Chairs, Set of Six Victorian Mahogany Chairs
£ 695
Planet Antiques
Revolving Office Chair
£ 399
Rams Head Antiques
Antique 19th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
£ 345
Georgian Antiques
Carved Victorian Walnut Ladies Chair
£ 625
Gildersleve Antiques
Smokers Bow Armchair
£ 185
Planet Antiques
Superb Stylish Victorian Mahogany Office Desk Chair
£ 375
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Ash & Elm Comb Back Windsor Chair
£ 490
LT Antiques
Pair of Oak & Leather Chairs
£ 475
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
£ 6,450
Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs
£ 6,450
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchairs
£ 2,400
Unusual Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Armchairs
£ 2,400
London City Antiques
Campbell Vintage
19th Century Bow Back Childs Stick Chair in Elm
£ 295
London City Antiques
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
£ 2,850
LT Antiques
Victorian Oak & Leather Library Armchair
£ 695
£ 4,250
Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs, English, Walnut, Leather - Victorian c.1870
£ 4,250
London Fine Ltd
£ 2,950
The Gentleman Terrier
A Super 19th Century Dark Oak Monk's Seat, Chair/Stand with Storage Bay
£ 295
A Super 19th Century Dark Oak Monk's Seat, Chair/Stand with Storage Bay
£ 295
The Gentleman Terrier
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Victorian Mahogany Revolving Desk Chair with Leather Seat
£ 625
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Elm Country Armchair
£ 190
Wickersley Antiques
Very Good Yew Wood High Windsor Chair in Yew Wood c.1840
£ 975
Georgian Antiques
Pair of Victorian High Gothic Style Side Chairs
£ 1,200
Wickersley Antiques
Super Set of 4 Yew Windsor Chairs William Wheatland Retford
£ 2,850
Georgian Antiques
Magnificent Victorian Gothic Revival Carved Oak Throne Chair
£ 1,200
Church Street Antiques
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair
£ 895
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Late Victorian Carved Oak Chair
£ 395
Church Street Antiques
Pair of Victorian Upholstered Armchairs
£ 3,850
William Rand Antiques
Victorian Mahogany Desk Library Chair
£ 725
Penderyn Antiques
Antique Victorian Elm & Beechwood Windsor Armchair
£ 495
Stalham Antique Gallery
Mid Victorian Armchair of the Most Wonderful Colour
£ 325
Antique Furniture Direct
Antique Victorian Oak Scroll Armchair
£ 250
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