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Pair of Geo III Giltwood Open Armchairs
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for sale €4,095     $4,445
£3,500
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Pair of Geo III Giltwood Open Armchairs

18th century
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? A smart pair of C18th giltwood open armchairs, well carved throughout, the curved oval backs with gadrooned mouldings and foliate paterai to the tops, leading to shapely arms with acanthus carving and moulded supports, above carved shells to the knees and serpentine seats with further central foliate paterai, terminating in elegant cabriole legs. Well upholstered in buttoned burnt orange shot silk with double pipping. Circa 1770. In the manner of esteemed London cabinet makers William and John Linnell. Presented in excellent condition, upholstery with light ware.

Price includes free delivery throughout the uk

H: 95 cm (37 3/8")

W: 62 cm (24 7/16")

D: 60 cm (23 5/8")

Seat Height: 42.00

Seat Width: 58.00

Seat Depth: 47.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated these George III Giltwood Armchairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1062636
Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description
? A smart pair of C18th giltwood open armchairs, well carved throughout, the curved oval backs with gadrooned mouldings and foliate paterai to the tops, leading to shapely arms with acanthus carving and moulded supports, above carved shells to the knees and serpentine seats with further central foliate paterai, terminating in elegant cabriole legs. Well upholstered in buttoned burnt orange shot silk with double pipping. Circa 1770. In the manner of esteemed London cabinet makers William and John Linnell. Presented in excellent condition, upholstery with light ware.

Price includes free delivery throughout the uk

H: 95 cm (37 3/8")

W: 62 cm (24 7/16")

D: 60 cm (23 5/8")

Seat Height: 42.00

Seat Width: 58.00

Seat Depth: 47.00

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated these George III Giltwood Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1062636
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

Antique furniture, grand tour & works of art dealing in fine, country house and decorative antiques from england and the continent

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A pair of George III style giltwood open armchairs featuring oval buttoned-back upholstery in terracotta orange with carved cabriole legs.
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Archive I A pair of George III style giltwood open armchairs featuring oval buttoned-back upholstery in terracotta orange with carved cabriole legs.

Pair of Geo III Giltwood Open Armchairs

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Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07789 602186
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Moreton In Marsh
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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A pair of George III style giltwood open armchairs featuring oval buttoned-back upholstery in terracotta orange with carved cabriole legs.
Pair of Geo III Giltwood Open Armchairs
Ref: SA1062636
A pair of George III style giltwood open armchairs featuring oval buttoned-back upholstery in terracotta orange with carved cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialGiltwood, Textile, Wood
  • ColourGold, Terracotta
  • MotifsOval buttoned back, Cabriole legs, Carved scrollwork, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This pair of 18th-century George III open armchairs is constructed from giltwood and timber with a gold finish and upholstered in terracotta orange textile. Each chair exhibits curved oval buttoned backs framed by gadrooned mouldings, foliate paterae at the tops, and padded armrests supported by acanthus-carved scrollwork. The serpentine seats feature central foliate paterae above carved shell motifs on the knees, terminating in cabriole legs. Visible details include buttoned upholstery with light wear, intricate carved scrolling, and double piping along the edges of the fabric. Measuring 95 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, these chairs are suited for placement in a formal living room, study, or drawing room as seating options. They work well paired around a fireplace, positioned alongside a writing desk, or placed in a hallway to provide both functional seating and a decorative focal point reflecting traditional British cabinet-making styles.

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George III open armchairs, often influenced by French Louis XV and Louis XVI designs, feature exposed carved wooden frames with gilt leaf finishes, padded open armrests, and oval or shield-shaped upholstered backs characteristic of late 18th-century English craftsmanship.

Carved beechwood or pine formed the structural frame, coated in gesso before applying gold leaf via water or oil gilding, with seat cushions padded using traditional horsehair and natural fibre webbing.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved wooden joinery, natural wear to gilding that reveals the underlying clay bole layer, and distinct hand-carved floral or scroll motifs along the legs and cresting.

Positioning a pair of gilded armchairs beside contemporary minimalist sofas or flanking a chimney breast creates a balanced contrast between classical elegance and modern architectural lines.

Giltwood surfaces require gentle dusting with a soft camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, water, or damp cloths that dissolve historic gesso layers and damage original gold leafing.
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