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Description

A George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1760, stripped back to old cloth and prepared for reupholstery.

Dimensions: 108cm high, 65cm wide, 71cm deep, 46cm wide between arms

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1055993

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National and International shipping can be arranged on request at competitive rates.

Description

A George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1760, stripped back to old cloth and prepared for reupholstery.

Dimensions: 108cm high, 65cm wide, 71cm deep, 46cm wide between arms

Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Depth

71cm (27.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1055993

About the Dealer

Mark Jones Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Upholstery
ColourDark Brown
MotifsOpen padded arms, High upholstered back, Straight legs with stretchers, Exposed mahogany frame
SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

FAQs

A Gainsborough chair is a wide, upholstered armchair with open sides and a high back, dating from the mid-18th century during the Georgian period. They were traditionally used as desk or library chairs.

These chairs are constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as mahogany, featuring mortise and tenon joints, hand-tied coil or webbing upholstery foundations, and structural stretchers between the legs for stability.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, traditional timber shrinkage, old secondary woods in the internal frame, and hand-forged fixings or traditional tacks rather than modern machine-made components.

This seating style works effectively as a statement desk chair in a home study or paired beside a fireplace, contrasting classic woodwork with minimalist surroundings.

Preserve the timber by applying natural beeswax periodically and avoiding direct sunlight. Upholstery should be professionally cleaned using gentle vacuum attachments and textile-safe methods.