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Fine & Rare 18th Century Irish Mahogany Armchair

18th century
Sold 2 April 2025 · Holmes Antiques
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An Important and impressive early 18th Century George II Irish Armchair of wonderful rich burnished colour and patina. Having superbly carved scallop Shell forming a crown to the centre of the top rail where it joins the splat.

The splat being interwoven in typical celtic manner with flowers, scrolls and scalloped edges. The excellently shaped extended arms with fine scrolls to the front sit above the rounded seat rails. Standing on the most fabulously carved cabriole legs with with interlaced acanthus leaf carved up from the knee onto the top of the leg. The feet are quite exceptional, with extremely bold and very well executed claw and ball feet.

A rare collectors piece of Irish Country House furniture in good solid original condition.

Examples of chairs with the same distinctive extended arms can be seen in the book: Irish Furniture: The Knight Of Glin and James Peill.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Irish Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1066697
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
An Important and impressive early 18th Century George II Irish Armchair of wonderful rich burnished colour and patina.
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Having superbly carved scallop Shell forming a crown to the centre of the top rail where it joins the splat.
Holmes Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
fig 1. Fine & Rare 18th Century Irish Mahogany Armchair

The splat being interwoven in typical celtic manner with flowers, scrolls and scalloped edges. The excellently shaped extended arms with fine scrolls to the front sit above the rounded seat rails. Standing on the most fabulously carved cabriole legs with with interlaced acanthus leaf carved up from the knee onto the top of the leg. The feet are quite exceptional, with extremely bold and very well executed claw and ball feet.

fig 2. An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
fig 2. Fine & Rare 18th Century Irish Mahogany Armchair

A rare collectors piece of Irish Country House furniture in good solid original condition.

Examples of chairs with the same distinctive extended arms can be seen in the book: Irish Furniture: The Knight Of Glin and James Peill.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Irish Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1066697
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Archive I An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine & Rare 18th Century Irish Mahogany Armchair

Archive II An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XV
Archive XVI An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XVI
Archive XVII An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XVII
Archive XVIII An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XVIII
Archive XIX An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XIX
Archive XX An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. View XX
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An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
Fine & Rare 18th Century Irish Mahogany Armchair
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An 18th-century Irish mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, scroll arms, and cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, Cabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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Irish Georgian furniture from the 18th century is characterised by robust proportions, deep rich timber tones, and often heavier, more expressive carving compared to its English counterparts, frequently featuring regional motifs like shells and masks.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense imported timber such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved details, and drop-in upholstered seats webbing.

Authentic pieces display natural timber ageing, hand-cut joinery marks, iron or brass fixings consistent with the period, and differential wear patterns on the foot terminals and high-contact points.

Pairing a historic armchair with minimalist architectural lines or modern neutral textiles creates a striking focal point that highlights the craftsmanship without overwhelming the space.

Keep wooden furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and apply microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish and protect the polished surface.
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