What defines a Chippendale style armchair?

Chippendale style armchairs draw inspiration from the 18th-century designs of Thomas Chippendale, characterised by pierced back splats, serpentine crest rails, and shaped arm supports.

What materials were traditionally used to construct these armchairs?

Nineteenth-century Chippendale style furniture was predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany, utilising mortise-and-tenon joinery and hand-carved accents.

How do you identify authentic 19th-century Chippendale revival pieces?

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-cut splat details, traditional corner bracing beneath the seat frame, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

How can a Chippendale carver chair be styled in contemporary interiors?

Place a single mahogany armchair beside a contemporary desk, or pair carver chairs at the head and foot of a modern dining table.

What is the recommended procedure for preserving antique mahogany seating?

Dust the wood regularly with a dry cloth, apply beeswax polish annually to maintain the surface finish, and keep upholstery away from direct sunlight.

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19th Century Chippendale Armchair

Name: 19th Century Chippendale Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1019012
Price: 245 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this 19th Century Chippendale Armchair ideal as a desk chair.

Dating 1860 ish and all made in mahogany, in this Country House Manor.

Standing on square tapered legs with this wonderful carved back splat and top rail, having these out swept arms and supports.

Also an upholstered drop in loose seat, newly reupholstered in this oatmeal colour 100% linen fabric. Seat Height 49cm

Original polish and patina its this rich mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1019012

Dealers Internal Reference

00763

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this 19th Century Chippendale Armchair ideal as a desk chair.

Dating 1860 ish and all made in mahogany, in this Country House Manor.

“

Standing on square tapered legs with this wonderful carved back splat and top rail, having these out swept arms and supports.

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. A 19th-century mahogany open armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, curved arms, and a neutral cream upholstered seat. — fig 1. 19th Century Chippendale Armchair

Also an upholstered drop in loose seat, newly reupholstered in this oatmeal colour 100% linen fabric. Seat Height 49cm

Original polish and patina its this rich mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

fig 2. A 19th-century mahogany open armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, curved arms, and a neutral cream upholstered seat. — fig 2. 19th Century Chippendale Armchair

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 3. A 19th-century mahogany open armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, curved arms, and a neutral cream upholstered seat. — fig 3. 19th Century Chippendale Armchair

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 4. A 19th-century mahogany open armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, curved arms, and a neutral cream upholstered seat. — fig 4. 19th Century Chippendale Armchair

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 5. A 19th-century mahogany open armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, curved arms, and a neutral cream upholstered seat. — fig 5. 19th Century Chippendale Armchair

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 6. A 19th-century mahogany open armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, curved arms, and a neutral cream upholstered seat. — fig 6. 19th Century Chippendale Armchair

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 7. A 19th-century mahogany open armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, curved arms, and a neutral cream upholstered seat. — fig 7. 19th Century Chippendale Armchair

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.