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A Rare Georgian ‘Gothick’ Mahogany Chair, C.1800
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A Rare Georgian ‘Gothick’ Mahogany Chair, C.1800

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A rare Georgian ‘Gothick’ mahogany single chair of Strawberry Hill design, c.1800. The low-slung lancet back carved with quatrefoils, raised on two cluster column front legs. A stylish and unusual example. This chair would look wonderful upholstered in black horsehair.

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A rare Georgian ‘Gothick’ mahogany single chair of Strawberry Hill design, c.1800. The low-slung lancet back carved with quatrefoils, raised on two cluster column front legs. A stylish and unusual example. This chair would look wonderful upholstered in black horsehair.
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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An antique Georgian mahogany side chair featuring carved Gothic tracery in the backrest and turned legs.
A rare Georgian ‘Gothick’ mahogany chair, c.1800
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An antique Georgian mahogany side chair featuring carved Gothic tracery in the backrest and turned legs.
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGothic tracery, Pointed arches, Clustered legs

A Georgian Gothick single chair of Strawberry Hill design dates to circa 1800, executed in dark brown mahogany with Gothic tracery and pointed arches in the low-slung lancet back. The framework incorporates fine mouldings, while the front legs take the form of turned cluster columns with carved capitals. A multi-layered upholstered cushion rests on the seat rail, showing a textured, frayed surface and a mix of dark and light natural fibres that reveal considerable age and wear. The back legs are plain and straight, supporting the low seat profile. This side chair stands approximately 85 cm high by 45 cm wide, maintaining compact proportions suited for flexible placement. Placed in a study, hallway, or bedroom today, the chair functions as an accent piece or a low-profile desk seat within a Gothic Revival or traditional interior scheme.

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Georgian Gothic Revival furniture, popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, incorporates medieval architectural motifs such as pointed arches, tracery, and cluster columns into classical Georgian furniture proportions.

Dense, fine-grained mahogany was the predominant timber used for high-quality Georgian Gothic seating, typically constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-stuffed upholstered seats.

Authentic period pieces display crisp hand-carved tracery, historic timber saw marks, authentic oxidation, and period-appropriate joint construction rather than Victorian or modern machine-made precision.

A single Gothic Revival chair serves as a sculptural accent piece when positioned in an entrance hall, library, or bedroom, contrasting architectural silhouettes against contemporary backdrops.

Regular dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and an occasional application of pure beeswax preserve the timber finish, while placing the item away from direct heat sources prevents timber movement.
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