The Kensington Library Leather Wing Chair

Period Inspiration:

In the great private libraries of Victorian Kensington - those book-lined rooms behind tall sash windows on Collingham Gardens and Cornwall Gardens - one chair held uncontested dominion. The wing armchair: commanding, enveloping, built for the long evening with a difficult book and a good fire.

This is that chair, rendered at its most authoritative. The form descends directly from the English "easye chair" first recorded in the Lord Chamberlain's accounts in the 1670s, reaching its apotheosis in the high Victorian period when deep button-tufting, generous proportions, and fine leather became the defining vocabulary of the gentleman's library and the London club.

The back is tufted in a precise diamond grid - a technique that Victorian upholsterers elevated to an art form - executed here in vintage crunch leather of ebony depth, its characteristic surface crazing a direct echo of genuine aged hide patination. Antique brass nailhead trim traces every seam and scroll with the steady hand of the master saddler. The scrolled arm terminals, documented in the great upholstery pattern books of the 1850s, curl with a confidence that only the finest craftsmen sustained. Below, teak cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet quote the Queen Anne vocabulary of 1710–1730 - a deliberate Victorian historicist gesture that locates this chair at the precise intersection of two great English furniture centuries.

Material – Genuine leather, Solid wood frame and Teak wood legs

Dimensions in Inches:
Overall Height - 45 inches
Seat Height - 18 inches
Overall Width - 32 inches
Overall Depth - 34 inches

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code – TCC44

Please Note:
Product images are for design reference. Each piece is individually handcrafted, and natural variations in finish, leather tone, wood grain, and dimensions are part of its character, which make each piece unique. Photographs will be shared during production for your review. Materials such as fabric, leather, and hardware are subject to availability; suitable choices will be offered for your selection where required.