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Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair of Large Proportions
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Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair of Large Proportions

18th century
Sold 27 August 2024 · Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
This “Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair of Large Proportions” found a buyer.

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18th Century Mahogany Armchair Of Large Proportions In The Manner Of Thomas Chippendale c. 1770

A fine quality armchair of generous proportions made of dense, chocolatey Cuban type mahogany. The chair is beautifully carved with outswept arms and fluted detail to the front legs. It has been completely re-upholstered from the frame using the original horsehair stuffing and covered in high quality John Boyd horsehair fabric. A very fine chair in original condition that will make a good investment.

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

Please contact us if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1030353
Dealers Internal Reference
AF694
Description
18th Century Mahogany Armchair Of Large Proportions In The Manner Of Thomas Chippendale c. 1770

A fine quality armchair of generous proportions made of dense, chocolatey Cuban type mahogany. The chair is beautifully carved with outswept arms and fluted detail to the front legs.

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It has been completely re-upholstered from the frame using the original horsehair stuffing and covered in high quality John Boyd horsehair fabric.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

A very fine chair in original condition that will make a good investment.

fig 1. An antique dark mahogany Georgian Chippendale armchair featuring an interlaced pierced splat back, scrolled arms, and a striped upholstered drop-in seat.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair of Large Proportions

At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

fig 2. An antique dark mahogany Georgian Chippendale armchair featuring an interlaced pierced splat back, scrolled arms, and a striped upholstered drop-in seat.
fig 2. Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair of Large Proportions

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

Please contact us if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

DELIVERY

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1030353
Dealers Internal Ref
AF694
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2023
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Archive I An antique dark mahogany Georgian Chippendale armchair featuring an interlaced pierced splat back, scrolled arms, and a striped upholstered drop-in seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair of Large Proportions

Archive II An antique dark mahogany Georgian Chippendale armchair featuring an interlaced pierced splat back, scrolled arms, and a striped upholstered drop-in seat. View II
Archive III An antique dark mahogany Georgian Chippendale armchair featuring an interlaced pierced splat back, scrolled arms, and a striped upholstered drop-in seat. View III
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An antique dark mahogany Georgian Chippendale armchair featuring an interlaced pierced splat back, scrolled arms, and a striped upholstered drop-in seat.
Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair Of Large Proportions
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An antique dark mahogany Georgian Chippendale armchair featuring an interlaced pierced splat back, scrolled arms, and a striped upholstered drop-in seat.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsInterlaced ribbon splat, Scrolled elbow rests, Fluted straight legs, H-stretcher base
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

The Chippendale style, popular during the mid-to-late 18th century, draws inspiration from Thomas Chippendales design book The Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Director, featuring Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese fretted motifs combined with solid craftsmanship.

Authentic period pieces were predominantly constructed using dense imported Cuban or Honduras mahogany, chosen for its strength, rich grain, and capacity to hold intricate carved details without splintering.

Authentication involves examining joinery techniques such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, examining the patination and oxidisation of the wood underneath, and checking for period-appropriate hand-carved detailing rather than cast resin replacements.

Pairing this traditional chair with minimalist architectural surroundings or contemporary neutral fabrics creates a striking visual contrast that highlights its historical craftsmanship and sculptural silhouette.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels between 40-50%, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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