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C18th Chinese Export Hardwood Corner Armchair; of an Eccentric and Curvaceous Design and Proportions
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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C18th Chinese Export Hardwood Corner Armchair; of an Eccentric and Curvaceous Design and Proportions

18th century
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Exceptional C18th Chinese export hardwood corner armchair; of an eccentric and curvaceous design and proportions; the horseshoe shaped top rail of exaggerated form being unusually angled and forming the outswept arms; raised on turned supports and solid well figured vase shaped splats; above the voluptuous shaped seat rail having a moulded edge, housing the green velvet upholstered drop in seat. The monumental cabriole front leg headed with a large finely carved lion's mask and terminating in a oversized ball and claw foot. The square section legs with a rounded facing edge, united by unusual turned and block stretchers.

These rare and highly desirable pieces of C18th Chinese export furniture were usually made from exotic hardwoods to English designs for the export market. This extraordinary chair has design influences of a George II Irish armchair possibly made under the guidance of an Irish cabinet maker.

Chinese circa 1760

Very good original condition, with a good natural colour and surface.

Dimensions (ins) 32.5 wide x 28 deep x 37 high; seat height 19

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
82.6cm (32.52")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Chinese Export Corner Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1005547
Dealers Internal Reference
R1136
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Description
Exceptional C18th Chinese export hardwood corner armchair; of an eccentric and curvaceous design and proportions; the horseshoe shaped top rail of exaggerated form being unusually angled and forming the outswept arms; raised on turned supports and solid well figured vase shaped splats; above the voluptuous shaped seat rail having a moulded edge, housing the green velvet upholstered drop in seat.
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The monumental cabriole front leg headed with a large finely carved lion's mask and terminating in a oversized ball and claw foot.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The square section legs with a rounded facing edge, united by unusual turned and block stretchers.

fig 1. An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot.
fig 1. C18th Chinese Export Hardwood Corner Armchair; of an Eccentric and Curvaceous Design and Proportions

These rare and highly desirable pieces of C18th Chinese export furniture were usually made from exotic hardwoods to English designs for the export market. This extraordinary chair has design influences of a George II Irish armchair possibly made under the guidance of an Irish cabinet maker.

Chinese circa 1760

Very good original condition, with a good natural colour and surface.

Dimensions (ins) 32.5 wide x 28 deep x 37 high; seat height 19

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
82.6cm (32.52")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Chinese Export Corner Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1005547
Dealers Internal Ref
R1136
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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Archive I An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot.

C18th Chinese Export Hardwood Corner Armchair; of an Eccentric and Curvaceous Design and Proportions

Archive II An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XV
Archive XVI An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XVI
Archive XVII An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XVII
Archive XVIII An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XVIII
Archive XIX An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XIX
Archive XX An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XX
Archive XXI An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XXI
Archive XXII An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XXII
Archive XXIII An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XXIII
Archive XXIV An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XXIV
Archive XXV An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot. View XXV
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot.
C18th Chinese export hardwood corner armchair; of an eccentric and curvaceous design and proportions
Ref: SA1005547
An 18th-century Chinese export dark hardwood corner armchair featuring a curved crest rail, carved splats, an olive green velvet seat, and a cabriole front leg with a carved mask and claw foot.
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Chinese export furniture refers to items produced in China during the 18th and 19th centuries specifically for European markets, combining Western furniture forms with traditional Asian woods, joinery, and decorative carving.

These chairs were crafted from dense tropical hardwoods imported into or native to southern China, such as zitan, huanghuali, or rosewood variants, and typically featured drop-in upholstered seat frames.

Authentic pieces display traditional Asian blind mortise-and-tenon joinery, dense dark timber with natural weight, hand-carved motifs combining Western designs like cabriole legs with oriental mask details, and period hand-planing marks.

Position the chair as a sculptural accent piece in a study corner, alongside a sleek contemporary side table, or within an entrance hall to create textural contrast against minimalist wall backgrounds.

Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the dark finish, and gently vacuum the velvet seat upholstery.
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