Superb Victorian Antique Spoon Back Chair, Or Nursing Chair, Rose Pink Velvet Finish And In Excellent Condition
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Item details
Height
90.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Depth
74.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Confirmed
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
What a wonderful example of a Victorian Antique Spoon Back Nursing Chair. Popular in late 1800s/early 1900s as a wonderfully functional pieces of furniture, but also very aesthetically pleasing. Being low to the ground and with a comfortable high back, the chairs were perfect for mothers (or nannies in well to do homes!) to see to their babes. Wonderful quality wooden structure with a vgc rose pink velvet material (recovered rather excellently in 1955). This chair is in super condition and has lots of life in it yet.
Made from a top quality hardwood, almost certainly mahogany, which has a beautiful deep dark patina.
The spoon back design really was for aesthetics but also comfort - this chair has 10 pinched buttons on its back giving it a very elegant and luxurious finish. The wooden arms and curved wooden back is very attractive and wonderfully stylish. Reminiscent of a Rococco revival which was very popular in the mid 19th century. Not sure what wood this is, but very likely mahogany or rose wood. Lots of curved craftwork is shown on the legs and arms. The front legs are curved, ball and claw like, for aesthetic purposes and to aid strength and structure.
The chair includes castors (original ones) on all four legs enabling the chair to be moved around easily - this was the norm to have at least two castors on the legs. Nursing chairs were smaller and more lightweight than typical armchairs, making them easy to move around the home and fit into intimate Victorian spaces like bedrooms or parlors.
The rose pink velvet material was reupholstered in 1955 (pls see little hand written and hand sewn label (faded) stating who did the reupholstery md century. It is however the type of fabric which would have originally been used, comfortable and luxurious. I believe the original padding and underside material is as per the original - it has retained its firmness in the seat.
Whilst originally made as nursing chairs, these chairs became more common place in living rooms and bedrooms - they are exceptionally comfortable and quite beautiful so were kept in sight for all to appreciate.
This chair has wonderful history to add to a modern home. It has signs of wear on the wood in particular, but the wood is actually in excellent antique condition and still very sturdy. The fabric is also in vgc, likely due to its reuphosltery in the 50s. Just a tiny area where the material is slightly lighter. A wonderful piece. Please see photos and video.
Size all approx:
Full height 90cm
Full width 60cm
Full depth 74cm
Seat height 44cm, depth 49cm, width 60cm
Back height 52cm, width 51cm widest part
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Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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