Carved Walnut Armchair 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Early 20thc Carved Walnut Framed Georgian Style Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1008035
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorgian Revival
MaterialWalnut, Wool Upholstery, Metal Studs
ColourBlue, Warm Brown
MotifsEagle head armrests, Shell knee carvings, Cabriole legs, Claw and ball feet
SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This early 20th-century Georgian Revival armchair displays a carved walnut frame paired with wool upholstery in a blue tone and warm brown timber. The tall back and seat feature blue fabric secured with metal studding around the lower edge, complemented by eagle head armrests and cabriole legs. Prominent decorative elements include shell carvings on the knees of the front legs and claw and ball feet, alongside curved wooden arm supports. Measuring 107 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the chair occupies a standard footprint for an accent seat. Positioned in an English Country House interior setting, this piece functions as a fireside chair in a living room, a reading chair in a study, or a statement seat in a hallway. The walnut construction and traditional upholstery suit formal reception rooms as well as more relaxed residential spaces, offering a comfortable seat height of 48 cm to the top of the cushion. The sturdy frame and upright back provide functional support for daily use, while the decorative carving on the legs and arm terminals delivers classic period detailing.

FAQs

Dust timber carving regularly with a soft dry brush, apply high-grade beeswax polish annually along the grain, and vacuum textile upholstery gently to clear dust from the weave.

Position the armchair as a standalone focal piece in a library, bedroom, or living area, pairing its rich timber tones and textured upholstery with neutral contemporary furnishings.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-carved decorative elements alongside precise joinery, age-appropriate timber oxidation on unexposed underside surfaces, and substantial structural weight.

These armchairs typically feature solid walnut or mahogany frames, detailed relief carving, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and woven wool or tapestry upholstery secured with brass studding.

Georgian Revival furniture produced in the early twentieth century reinterprets eighteenth-century English designs, combining classical proportions with elaborate hand carving such as shell motifs, cabriole legs, and stylized animal arm terminals.

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Early 20thc Carved Walnut Framed Georgian Style Armchair

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