{"product_id":"victorian-ebonised-aesthetic-movement-slipper-chair-c1870","title":"Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Slipper Chair c.1870","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA highly decorative Victorian Aesthetic Movement ebonised slipper chair dating from the late 19th century, combining carved ornament, turned spindle work and the low-set proportions associated with fashionable Victorian occasional seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair is constructed with an ebonised timber frame and has a strong architectural quality, with a richly carved crest rail, delicate turned spindles and a broad upholstered seat creating an attractive contrast between dark timber and warm patterned fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVictorian ebonised slipper chair\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAesthetic Movement influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDating from circa 1870\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-set occasional chair proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarved floral crest rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurned spindle back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecorative architectural detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurned front legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrass-collared castors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGold and cream patterned upholstery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenerous upholstered seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal bedroom, dressing room or drawing-room chair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section is particularly attractive, with a shaped and carved crest rail centred by stylised floral roundels and scrolling foliate motifs. Beneath, a sequence of finely turned vertical spindles forms an elegant open back, framed by substantial turned uprights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad upholstered seat is set unusually low to the ground, reflecting the traditional slipper-chair form. The existing gold and cream floral textile provides a decorative contrast against the dark ebonised frame and helps emphasise the chair’s late Victorian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front legs are turned and fitted with brass collars and castors, while the rear legs are plainer and slightly swept. This combination gives the chair a balanced profile while retaining the decorative emphasis at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its 34 cm seat height, the chair would originally have been particularly suited to a bedroom or dressing room, where low occasional seating was fashionable during the Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it would work equally well as an accent chair within a bedroom, dressing room, drawing room or layered contemporary interior. Its compact scale and strongly decorative silhouette make it especially useful where a full-sized armchair would feel too dominant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian ebonised furniture associated with the Aesthetic Movement remains popular with collectors and interior designers for its graphic appearance, carved detailing and distinctive contrast between dark timber and decorative upholstery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64190116757881,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF7617.jpg?v=1786114351","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/victorian-ebonised-aesthetic-movement-slipper-chair-c1870","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}