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Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair C. 1900
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Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair C. 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 May 2025 · Webberley Antiques
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Description

On behalf of a gentleman collector, a most beautiful and capacious satinwood Thomas Chippendale design cockpen armchair. The whole with hand painted lacquer work panels of chinoiserie design of a courting couple in a Chinese garden, doves, flowers and foliage against cinnabar red and carbon black pigments with green and white pastels. The front legs and seat rails beautifully carved with blind fretwork, interspersed with further finely painted panels and with well shaped hand carved spandels at each hip.

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Made by hand in c. 1900 and in excellent original condition with only a few tiny and superficial marks consistent with age and use, the chair is very sturdy, heavy and solid.

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The cane work is perfect throughout. The seat pad appears to be the original - made for the chair and covered in a thick plum coloured velvet with soft feather filled padding over a fitted baseboard and with a short tasselled braid finish. The velvet seat pad with some wear and shadowing to the nap which compliments and looks entirely right on this antique chair.

The chair is and rock solid. The cane work is perfect throughout.

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Extremely comfortable with a supportive back, wide and deep seat and the arms at a very good height and width also.

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The chair was acquired from a reputable BADA dealer for a substantially higher sum.

A really beautiful chair and a faithful and fine quality copy of an 18th century cockpen chair of Chippendale design.

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This will work as a desk or library chair and give good service for centuries to come.

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Dimensions:

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Overall dimensions are: 38 inches high, 22 inches deep and 25 inches wide, all max.

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From floor to top of seat pad is: 16 inches

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From floor to top of seat rail is: 14 inches

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Width between arms is: 23 inches

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Height of back from seat rail is: 24 inches

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Height from floor to top of arms is: 27.5 inches

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Depth of seat from front to back is 18.75 inches

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For approximate conversion to metric please multiple inches x 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054260
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Description
On behalf of a gentleman collector, a most beautiful and capacious satinwood Thomas Chippendale design cockpen armchair. The whole with hand painted lacquer work panels of chinoiserie design of a courting couple in a Chinese garden, doves, flowers and foliage against cinnabar red and carbon black pigments with green and white pastels.
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The front legs and seat rails beautifully carved with blind fretwork, interspersed with further finely painted panels and with well shaped hand carved spandels at each hip.
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fig 1. A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat.
fig 1. Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair C. 1900

Made by hand in c. 1900 and in excellent original condition with only a few tiny and superficial marks consistent with age and use, the chair is very sturdy, heavy and solid.

The cane work is perfect throughout. The seat pad appears to be the original - made for the chair and covered in a thick plum coloured velvet with soft feather filled padding over a fitted baseboard and with a short tasselled braid finish. The velvet seat pad with some wear and shadowing to the nap which compliments and looks entirely right on this antique chair.

fig 2. A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat.
fig 2. Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair C. 1900

The chair is and rock solid. The cane work is perfect throughout.

Extremely comfortable with a supportive back, wide and deep seat and the arms at a very good height and width also.

The chair was acquired from a reputable BADA dealer for a substantially higher sum.

fig 3. A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat.
fig 3. Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair C. 1900

A really beautiful chair and a faithful and fine quality copy of an 18th century cockpen chair of Chippendale design.

This will work as a desk or library chair and give good service for centuries to come.

fig 4. A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat.
fig 4. Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair C. 1900

Dimensions:

Overall dimensions are: 38 inches high, 22 inches deep and 25 inches wide, all max.

From floor to top of seat pad is: 16 inches

From floor to top of seat rail is: 14 inches

Width between arms is: 23 inches

fig 5. A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat.
fig 5. Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair C. 1900

Height of back from seat rail is: 24 inches

Height from floor to top of arms is: 27.5 inches

Depth of seat from front to back is 18.75 inches

For approximate conversion to metric please multiple inches x 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054260
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Archive I A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair C. 1900

Archive II A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat. View VI
Archive VII A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat. View VII
Archive VIII A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat. View VIII
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A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat.
Superb Satinwood and Hand Painted Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair c. 1900
Ref: SA1054260
A satinwood cockpen armchair featuring a geometric fretwork lattice back, hand-painted chinoiserie panels, open arms, and a velvet upholstered seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialSatinwood, Velvet, Paint
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCockpen lattice back, Hand-painted chinoiserie panels, Open scrolled armrests, Geometric fretwork

FAQs

Cockpen armchairs originated in 18th-century Britain, taking their name from Cockpen House in Midlothian, Scotland. They are characterised by their distinctive geometric lattice backrests, which were heavily influenced by Chinese design during the height of the chinoiserie craze.

These pieces typically employed fine hardwoods such as satinwood, mahogany, or beech, often finished with hand-painted or lacquered chinoiserie motifs in gold and black. Joinery involved traditional mortise and tenon construction, frequently complemented by intricate fretwork lattice panels.

Authenticity is determined by examining the wood ageing, hand-applied painted details, construction joinery beneath the seat, and hand-forged or early brass fixings if applicable. Signs of natural wear, patination on the timber, and traditional hand-cut joints help distinguish genuine antiques from later reproductions.

This type of seating functions well as a statement piece in a study, drawing room, or hallway, paired with neutral walls to highlight its intricate lattice work and painted details. It contrasts effectively against modern minimalist decor or blends seamlessly into eclectic, traditional maximalist spaces.

Maintain the piece by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent timber splitting and paint fading. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes or water, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels.
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