Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Oak Hall Chair | Tooled Leather Seat & Back | c.1880s | Used
Condition: Used – Antique item, over 100 years old. Please refer to all photos before purchasing. Condition is as shown in images.
A beautiful and original late 19th century Victorian Renaissance Revival hall chair, featuring a richly carved oak frame, ornate cross-stretcher with floral medallion, and tooled leather upholstery to both the seat and back. Upholstered with traditional horsehair stuffing and finished with decorative brass floral studs. A striking piece of Victorian craftsmanship with genuine character and presence.
This chair can be used as a decorative statement chair, hall chair, or incorporated into a dining set. Ideal for period interiors, restoration projects, or antique display.
Key features:
- Richly carved solid oak frame
- Ornate cross-stretcher with floral medallion
- Tooled leather upholstery to seat and back
- Traditional horsehair stuffing
- Decorative brass floral upholstery studs
- Circa 1880s — Victorian Renaissance Revival style
Dimensions:
- Height: 108cm
- Width: 51cm
- Depth: 47cm
- Seat height from floor: 47–48cm
Condition notes:
- Genuine antique — over 100 years old, showing signs of age and use throughout
- Worn, cracking, and distressed leather to seat and back
- Tears or losses to leather upholstery
- Missing or loose upholstery studs
- Surface marks, scuffs, and knocks to the wood
- Historical (inactive) woodworm present in places
- Some joints may benefit from tightening or light restoration
- Left completely untouched and unrestored — no cleaning or treatment applied to leather or wood
- Despite the above, the chair remains structurally sound and displays beautifully
Ideal for period homes, antique collectors, interior designers, restoration enthusiasts, or as a statement hall or dining chair.
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