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English Victorian period green velvet swivel armchair, Malacrida collection
$5,385.23
£4,004.59
€4,500
CA$7,391.34
A$8,073.61
CHF 4,273.60
MX$97,057.45
NOK 54,323.65
SEK 49,687.70
DKK 34,283.40
About the Item
This refined Victorian English armchair exemplifies the understated elegance and functional sophistication of late 19th-century British furniture. Distinguished by its compact yet authoritative proportions, the chair is equipped with an original swivel mechanism concealed beneath the seat—an advanced and desirable feature for the period, originally intended for libraries, studies, or gentlemen’s clubs.
The solid wooden structure, crafted with careful joinery and restrained classical lines, reflects the Victorian taste for durability combined with discreet ornamentation. The gently curved backrest and shaped arm supports offer both comfort and visual balance, while the circular seat enhances the sculptural presence of the piece.
Of particular importance is the survival of the original period upholstery, a rare and valuable attribute. The fabric, preserved with a consistent patina, bears witness to the chair’s authentic use and age, enhancing its historical integrity. Rather than restoration-driven perfection, the piece offers collectors an honest material narrative aligned with current connoisseurship values.
Preserved within the personal environment of architect Gianantonio Malacrida, this armchair resonates with his cultivated sensitivity to historical design, functional rigor, and material authenticity. As part of his documented aesthetic world, the chair reflects an intellectual dialogue between Victorian craftsmanship and modern architectural culture.
PROVENANCE
Provenance: From the private collection of Gianantonio Malacrida. Not authored by him, but preserved in his home and studio as part of his documented aesthetic world.
YEAR
circa 1880–1890
MATERIALS / TECHNIQUE
Assembled solid wood structure; original period upholstery; metal swivel mechanism under the seat
- Dimensions:Height: 32.09 in (81.5 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 29.93 in (76 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The armchair is still in working order and in excellent condition, with only slight wear and tear.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4911248135382
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