French & English Antique Armchairs & Seating - Dining Chairs, Desk Chairs, Armchairs

Examples of our work

Armchairs & Seating

One of the more stunning restoration transformations that Wallrocks achieves is with antique armchairs for the simple reason that they involve magnificent fabrics which can transform the pieces to suit a myriad of different styles of interior. This is where our interior decorating knowledge becomes invaluable and we are happy to step you through the process from start to finish.

Selecting a fabric and edge detail that will transform the piece back to its original glory is such an adventure and a wonderful way for our clients to put their own mark on a piece of furniture that has wonderful history. It also dictates the comfort of the piece in various genres of interior.

As a qualified interior decorator, Jessica has helped guide many clients through their fabric choices taking into account colour schemes and personal preferences. With many beautiful fabrics available for viewing in our showroom, we help make this process as seamless as possible. Once a selection has been made, Wallrocks organise upholstery and covering and detail the frame after this is completed.

As a little known fact and point of interest, prior to 1600AD, servants and staff in society households were not permitted to sit on chairs, which were seen as emblems of authority, and could only sit on benches of stools. During the European Renaissance period, chairs lost their privileged status and became standard pieces of furniture in the average home.

Wallrocks offers a variety of seating from the classic antique bergerè armchair (closed arms) to fauteuil armchairs (open arm), side chairs, dining chairs, and the occasional desk chair. The gallery below shows some excellent examples of our recent restorations.

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A stunning new leather on some old favourites

Fresh from the workroom, cleaned and restored, this pair of antique side chairs now sport stunning new burgundy leather top covers and a single stud finish to get them through the next century!!

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Original Stitched Edge

Whilst hand restoring, we were able to retain the original stitched edge for the upholsterer, maintaining the chairs authentic filling and look. We couldn't have been happier with the result.

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Re-shaped and re-covered

A beautiful set of dining chairs with a pair of carvers, originally 'camel back' but re-shaped during restoration.

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Cleaned, polished and a beautiful new fabric with single stud finish

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A Large Pair of Louis XV Bergere Armchairs

Cleaned, polished and newly upholstered, these comfortable large armchairs are ready and waiting for a fabulous new fabric.

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Restored and Ready

Beautifully restored elegant pair of armchairs all ready for a new fabric cover.

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Newly Cleaned and Polished

The two carver chairs from a set of 12 English mahogany dining chairs just out of our workroom, newly cleaned and polished. The lovely scrolling carved details can now be properly admired and with a new top cover they will complete a beautiful dining table setting.

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A New Look On An Old Favourite

This beautifully carved and decorated pair of antique fauteuil armchairs fresh out of restoration and re-covered in stylish Jim Thompson and Pierre Frey co-ordinating fabrics - simply stunning

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Gilded Bergere Armchair Make-Over

A light clean and a fresh sophisticated fabric has completely modernised this beautiful pair of 19th century gilded armchairs

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Stunning Louis XVI Bergere Armchairs

A clean and polish along with some modern upholstery has given these elegant armchairs the chance of a new life.

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Second Empire Desk Chair

Already in good condition this Second Empire desk chair has brightened up beautifully with a clean and polish. Just in need of a new leather seat to complete the picture.

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Making 19th Century pieces work in a contemporary space

A beautiful weaved geometric was selected for the outside panels of this chair and a stunning jacquard for the inside. The gilded frame was cleaned and the result was quite startling.

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The finest set of armchairs hiding beneath 150 years of dirt

We knew how special these chairs were when we brought them, however they'd been over-painted with green/gold paint and it was going to take a client with a fair amount of imagination or knowledge to understand what they were before they were restored. That client did walk in one day, and sure enough, as we were stripping off the original fabric, written on the calico cover was...

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Restoring these chairs was painstaking work, as underneath all the dirt lay the original 23ct gold leaf, and removing the dirt without removing the gilt is no small ask. We acheived it though and to fabulous effect.

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Charles Mellier

Famous 19th century English furniture designer and cabinetmaker.

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A very gentle clean resulted in wonderful original gold leaf.

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70's mustard to soft floral beauty

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Deco Desk Chair Gets A Clean And Polish

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Pair of 19th century french parcel gilt armchairs

A beautiful classic fabric has given these chairs a new lease on life.

Doug Patrick, Melbourne, Victoria

""My wife and I met Jess and Nick at an antique exhibition in Melbourne in mid-2014. We had long been looking for a special piece of furniture for one of the rooms in our Victorian-era home, and we were delighted to find exactly what we wanted at the Wallrocks stand. Jess and Nick could not have been more informative and encouraging, and our precious item was duly delivered to us with great care and efficiency. In addition, and thanks to their extensive range of stock, Jess and Nick were able to source and deliver two further items which complemented our original purchase. Together, the three items have made a dramatic difference to our home. My experience with the Wallrock family has been very satisfying, and the efforts which they have made to establish an outstanding website will ensure that I am able to find more irresistible items in the future.""

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Jannene Madden, Melbourne, Victoria

""Recently I went online searching for a particular piece of furniture and found an interesting piece at Wallrocks in Brisbane. It so happened I had planned a trip to Brisbane and upon entering the store, was very impressed with the quality of their pieces. Nick kindly offered to include my chosen piece in his next delivery to Melbourne, whereby I could place the piece insitu to ensure I was totally happy with the size and appearance. He was also happy to take the furniture back to Brisbane if it did not suit my space. Of course the piece was absolutely perfect and is a much treasured piece adorning my home.""

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Joan Greenwood, Warrick

""Every item has arrived in excellent condition and beautifully restored. Thank you both for the pleasure you and your antiques have brought and continue to delight me and my family. It is a pleasure to do business with Wallrocks.""

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