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Description

An attractive Georgian mahogany open armchair, the hoop back with pierced wavy splats and shephers crook arms, with Victorian woolwork upholstered seat worked with a reserve of flowers, raised on square supports with chanel moulded outer corners and joined by stretchers.

Height of seat 45cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Georgian Mahogany Open Armchair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1004412

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000487

Description

Height of seat 45cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Georgian Mahogany Open Armchair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1004412

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000487

About the Dealer

Hand of Glory

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Location

Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jul 2012

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Wool, Fabric
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPierced splat back, Scrolled armrests, Needlework upholstery, Straight stretchers
SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Georgian furniture, spanning the reigns of George I through George IV, is characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the adoption of mahogany as a primary wood, transitioning from earlier heavier oak styles.

These pieces typically utilise dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints, often complemented by hand-woven woolwork, needlepoint, or horsehair upholstery fixed with brass tacks.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery techniques, hand-cut secondary woods, natural patination and wear consistent with age, and structural pegging rather than modern metal screws.

An antique armchair functions effectively as a statement piece in a modern living space or study, providing a deliberate contrast of texture and historical depth against minimalist architecture.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect both wood finishes and textile dyes, and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to nourish the timber.