Bidspirit auction | Late Victorian Mahogany Commode Armchair

Late Victorian Mahogany Commode Armchair with Ceramic Liner - A late Victorian mahogany commode armchair, also known as a necessary chair. The chair features a decoratively carved top rail with a central circular medallion flanked by scrolling foliate motifs. The backrest contains four turned spindles set between a shaped upper rail and a lower crossbar. The piece is constructed with curved, open arms tenoned into the back posts and supported by shaped uprights. The seat consists of a solid wood hinged lid that opens to reveal a deep interior storage box. The interior contains its original ceramic liner with a decorative molded rim and a matching ceramic lid with a central knob handle. The front legs are ring-turned with peg feet, while the rear legs are of square-tapered section. No maker's marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the woodwork or the ceramic liner.