Victorian English Oak Commode Chair with Original Bristol Ceramic Insert, Circa 1880
Original price was: € 550,00.€ 250,00Current price is: € 250,00.
A charming late Victorian commode chair in solid oak, dating circa 1880, with turned arm supports, hinged seat, and original Bristol ceramic insert. A practical yet decorative 19th-century accent piece.
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This authentic Victorian commode chair, crafted from solid oak in England circa 1880, showcases the understated practicality of late 19th-century provincial furniture.
The seat lifts to reveal the original Bristol ceramic insert, marked “Founded 1652 England”, a fine example of long-established English pottery craftsmanship. The oak frame retains its warm, time-worn patina, with delicately turned arm supports and straight, functional lines that embody the simplicity of vernacular design during the Victorian period.
Versatile and historically intriguing, this piece serves as both a collector’s item and a decorative statement for rustic, traditional, or eclectic interiors. It can also be repurposed creatively as a discreet storage chair.
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Period: Late Victorian, circa 1880
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Origin: England
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Material: Solid oak with original ceramic insert
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Dimensions: H 85 cm x W 55 cm x D 50 cm
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