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An Over Sized Georgian Wing Chair
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An Over Sized Georgian Wing Chair

18th century
Sold 9 May 2025 · W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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An over sized Georgian Wing Chair. With a well shaped large frame, the chair is raised on square chamfered and swept legs which are united by stretchers. In good and original condition and with a good waxed finish. 1090mm high, 870mm wide, 760mm deep and 400mm seat height. English. Circa 1780.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Oversized Georgian Wingback Chair to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1055440
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Description
An over sized Georgian Wing Chair.
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With a well shaped large frame, the chair is raised on square chamfered and swept legs which are united by stretchers.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

In good and original condition and with a good waxed finish. 1090mm high, 870mm wide, 760mm deep and 400mm seat height. English. Circa 1780.

Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Oversized Georgian Wingback Chair to the Georgian era.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1055440
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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Trade Associations

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An un-upholstered Georgian wingback armchair with exposed internal webbing, stuffing, and a dark mahogany H-stretcher frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An un-upholstered Georgian wingback armchair with exposed internal webbing, stuffing, and a dark mahogany H-stretcher frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Over Sized Georgian Wing Chair

Archive II An un-upholstered Georgian wingback armchair with exposed internal webbing, stuffing, and a dark mahogany H-stretcher frame. View II
Archive III An un-upholstered Georgian wingback armchair with exposed internal webbing, stuffing, and a dark mahogany H-stretcher frame. View III
Archive IV An un-upholstered Georgian wingback armchair with exposed internal webbing, stuffing, and a dark mahogany H-stretcher frame. View IV
Archive V An un-upholstered Georgian wingback armchair with exposed internal webbing, stuffing, and a dark mahogany H-stretcher frame. View V
Archive VI An un-upholstered Georgian wingback armchair with exposed internal webbing, stuffing, and a dark mahogany H-stretcher frame. View VI
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An un-upholstered Georgian wingback armchair with exposed internal webbing, stuffing, and a dark mahogany H-stretcher frame.
An Over Sized Georgian Wing Chair
Ref: SA1055440
An un-upholstered Georgian wingback armchair with exposed internal webbing, stuffing, and a dark mahogany H-stretcher frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, horsehair, hessian, linen
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsScrolled arms, H-stretcher base, Exposed webbing, High backrest
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

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The wingback chair emerged in the late 17th century and evolved significantly during the Georgian era. Originally designed to protect sitters from drafts in unheated rooms, the characteristic wings trapped heat and shielded the user from fireplace embers.

Authentic period pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames made from mahogany, walnut, or oak. Traditional construction relies on mortise and tenon joints, hand-tied coil springs or webbing, and stuffing materials such as horsehair, wool, and linen.

Authenticity is determined by examining the timber grain, tool marks, joinery techniques, and the ageing of internal stuffing materials like horsehair and hessian webbing. Hand-carved details and traditional stretcher configurations also provide key indicators of period manufacture.

A classic wingback chair can be paired with contemporary minimalist lighting or contrasting modern textiles to create a striking focal point. Its substantial silhouette anchors traditional and transitional living spaces alike.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood cracking and protecting exposed timber from direct sunlight. When undertaking reupholstery, traditional hand-stitching methods should be preserved to maintain the structural integrity of the piece.
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