Victorian Jacquard Armchair - Teal Paisley with Bullion Fringe Skirt

Design & Inspiration

There are chairs that furnish a room, and chairs that claim it. This Victorian jacquard armchair belongs to the second kind. Low to the ground, wide in the seat, enveloped in all-over teal paisley, it recalls the fully upholstered crapaud ("toad") chairs that filled the great drawing rooms of the 1860s and 1870s — pieces chosen not for their bones but for the complete immersion they offered in fabric and pattern. The bullion fringe skirt, falling in dense parallel cords to the floor, conceals the base entirely and gives the chair the impression of floating on its own depth. A piece faithfully reproduced in the tradition of Victorian interior design.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The upholstery is a two-tone teal paisley jacquard — a pale blue-teal set against a deep navy-teal — with the characteristic raised texture of a chenille-weight jacquard weave. Every seam and edge is finished with a tightly braided gimp cord in matching teal, the same technique used by Victorian upholsterers to conceal stitching and add a refined border between panels. The loose rectangular back cushion sits free within the chair frame, allowing it to be adjusted or removed. The seat cushion is deeply padded, providing the generous comfort the crapaud form promises. The bullion fringe skirt runs the full perimeter of the base, its dense twisted cords a hallmark of high Victorian upholstery work. Handcrafted in Egypt using a solid wood internal frame and high density foam fill.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 85 cm / Depth: 80 cm / Height: 106 cm
Upholstery: Two-tone teal paisley jacquard with braided gimp trim and bullion fringe skirt
Back cushion: Loose rectangular, removable
Base: Concealed by fringe skirt
Country of Origin: Egypt

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every chair produced by Brass & Wood is built on a solid wood internal frame, hand-upholstered by skilled craftsmen, and finished with handmade trim. The paisley jacquard and braided gimp are applied panel by panel, with each edge aligned before the gimp is hand-sewn into place. The bullion fringe is attached as a final step, strand by strand, to ensure even fall and consistent density. This is a handcrafted luxury armchair made for rooms where comfort and considered design coexist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric is used on this armchair?

The chair is upholstered in a two-tone teal paisley jacquard with a raised chenille-weight texture. All edges are finished with a braided gimp cord in matching teal, and the base carries a full bullion fringe skirt.

Is the back cushion removable?

Yes. The loose rectangular back cushion is not fixed to the frame and can be repositioned or removed. The seat cushion is deeply padded.

Can this armchair be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on fabric selection and color. Contact our team with your requirements before placing your order.