1840s Armchairs

An early Victorian armchair in mahogany with curved top rail, scrolled arms, turned front legs and saber back legs. Seat is upholstered in a tufted, beige/camel-colored leather with ...

A 19th-century French provincial armchair of compact and well-judged proportions, offering a comfortable scale suited to both traditional and relaxed interior settings. Originating ...

Pair of 19th Century, Louis XV style, "Cabriolet" armchairs recently painted in a Off-white ceruse finish and waxed. This pair has been restored to their original beauty. They are u...

These elegant and truly exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier armchairs were made around 1840. Made of mahogany and ebonized beech veneer, polished to retain the original period ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Royal Estate stamped oxblood leather and oak circa 1840 throne armchair A very good looking w...

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand carved walnut armchairs These antique chairs are circa 1840 Elaborately carved with paw feet and grotesques to each handle Also features bronz...

Louis Philippe mahogany armchair, circa 1840. With a scrolled crest rail, upholstered back and seat, swan carved and scrolled arm supports, reeded baluster form front legs. This chai...

The matching chair 29.5 w x 44.5 h x 32 d x seat H 17.25. Two worn olive leather chairs with tufted back and seat. Scrolled arms with brass tacks. Circular tapered legs with casters....

American Southern Chippendale mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking scrolled arms, removable seat cushion, and terminating on claw and ball feet. Secondary wood consist of bald cypress...

large scale pair of impressive gilt armchairs upholstered in black leather

Extremely rare shape. Fabulous size C19th English armchair with a buttoned back and handsome scrolling arms. It sits on turned wood front legs, with original castors. Sold in un up...

This stunning Biedermeier wingback armchair, crafted in South Germany around 1860, is a timeless example of 19th-century design. Made from beautifully grained yew wood, the chair sho...

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely original early Victorian English oak and embroidered wingback armchair A very early and original wingback armchair, the embro...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian Porters barrel back armchair with fluted back This chair a real tour de force, is has ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, museum quality extra large Wingback armchair with ornately carved Claw & Ball legs What a chair, you will never see ano...

This stunning Baroque armchair from 19th-century South Germany showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Crafted from finely carved walnut and upholstered with a bea...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs with brown leather seats A very good looking and well made suite, circa 1...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite antique Circa 1840-1860 English oak office chair in the manor of Gillows of Lancaster & London, with a Scottish Tartan Chesterfield tufted back rest A very good looking well made and decorative office chair, it has the original white porcelain castors, a thick hand carved Mahogany frame, the seat is wonderfully sculpted in the William IV style, as mentioned the back rest has Scottish tartan This chair is very substantial, its around 20% larger than other period chairs, the cuts of timber, dimensions, everything is just large Condition wise we have deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom, there may be some age and use related patina marks based on normal use and transport Dimensions Height: 93cm Width: 64cm Depth: 74cm Seat height: 40cm All measurements are taken at the widest points. Should you require any additional or more specific measurements, please do not hesitate to ask. If you have any questions, we kindly ask that you contact us before purchasing. About Us Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family business, originally established in Wimbledon, SW19, and now based in Pulborough, West Sussex (RH20). We specialise in sourcing and restoring the finest luxury antique leather seating, alongside a carefully curated collection of antiques and decorative pieces dating from the 16th through to the 20th century. In addition to antiques, we regularly stock pieces from renowned designers and luxury brands, including Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany & Co, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and many others. Condition Please study the detailed photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item's description and condition report. We encourage all prospective buyers to ask any questions before purchasing, as all items are sold as seen and as described. Royal House Antiques cannot accept responsibility for assumptions or interpretations made independently by buyers. If there is any aspect of the listing that requires clarification, we are always happy to assist. As with all genuine antiques, vintage, and period pieces, signs of age and use should be expected. Antique leather furniture...

Late French Empire mahogany barrel form chair with turned legs, along with a modern copy. Very deep chair and extremely comfortable. Completely reupholstered.  

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and totally original Aesthetic Movement, Victorian circa 1840-1860 Library armchair with ins...

This is an antique spoon back elbow chair. An English, walnut ladies parlour armchair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Exceptional ch...

Antique French Shearling Upholstered Armchair Completely Restored using Old School methods, which simply means we do not use foam rubber for padding and actually tie the coil springs by hand, However, this Antique French Armchair is so old that there is not a straight line in sight for everything is a bit askew. I would prefer to simply describe it as cattywampus. Apparently the internet defines it as "something askew, out of line, or in disarray". None of this bothers us and it comes with the territory of purchasing 200-year old French Armchairs, so we're used to it. Our French Antique Armchair was completely rebuilt from the frame up and is rock solid. The covering is genuine Sheep Shearling and we now typically stock several Antique chairs covered...

English mahogany leather wing back chair with acanthus carved skirt, knee, and terminating on ball and claw feet. Mid 19th Century

Pair of English Victorian Louis XV-Style Giltwood Armchairs English, c. 1840 Height: 96cm, width 55cm, depth 46cm This distinguished pair of carved giltwood armchairs is an excellen...

William IV library chair covered in Rose Tarlow linen standing on carved mahogany legs and gilt castors. Dimensions: H 39″ W 32″ D 34″ Sd 21″ Sh 17″ Circa 1840 Ref MS220 Mainl...

Pair French Charles X mahogany armchairs with loose cushion sitting on brass feet

Sculpted and hardwood Karl Johan armchairs, early part of the 19th century. Scratches, marks, stains, Complete restoration with new upholstery on request possible.

Lovely Italian armchair in solid walnut. Characterized by armrests sculpted with swan heads. This beautiful armchair has an enveloping shape and a comfortable seat. The enveloping an...

A pair of finely carved, highly decorative Chinese armchairs in solid teak. The chairs are full of symbolism and meaning, with lions, dragons, bats, lotus flowers and symbols. With s...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 19th Century hand carved French Empire circa 1840 oversized throne armchair with huge...

This comfortable, superbly carved pair of Louis-Philippe armchairs is unusual in having been made of rosewood, an exotic timber that was rare in France at the 1840s. It is now upholstered in grey felt with black gimp. The chairs come from the estate of the international socialite KK Auchincloss. Born Boston in the 1940s, she moved to Manhattan where she launched a clothing line, designed jewelry for Tiffany, and said yes to a marriage proposal from “Shipwreck” Kelly, the legendary football hero. She would say yes again to Peter Larkin, an heir to the 825,000 acre King Ranch...

Each with tablet crestrail with inlaid anthemion , the arms with carved griffon supports all raised on carved cabriole legs with hoof feet. These chairs are diminutive. Newly covered...

Insgesamt 2 wunderschöne und außergewöhnliche Throne / Sessel aus massivem Eiche Holz und Wiener Geflecht aus der Burg Ranis in Thüringen (seit dem 12. Jahrhundert), Mitte des 19. Ja...

A pair of Late Empire birch armchairs, upholstered in red fabric and from around the 1840s, make a beautiful and period feature in any interior with their...

This low armchair dates back to around 1840 and comes from France. The chair was made during the French Restoration (Restauration) period. There is an interesting explanation why low chairs were produced in the 19th century. The low-slung design of classic Victorian slipper chairs for example allowed the mother who would have been wearing a stiff corset to...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important pair of lightly restored C Hindley & Son’s Parlor chairs circa 1845 with period...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning restored Antique Victorian circa 1840-1860 hand carved occasional library chair with new hand ...

Powerful pair of armchairs, with a small ottoman, from the mid-19th century in black lacquer and pure gold worked in agate stone, precious Venetian manufacture. Ottoman pouf size is...

Sought after antique three piece suite from India We date this to circa 1840 and it's hand carved from padauk wood This type of colonial fur...

A large and bold example of a Nottingham Yew tree and elm windsor armchair with good strong legs and an elm seat if good color. This is one of the boldest armchairs with have ever s...