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George 2nd Fruitwood Sgabello Hall Chair
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George 2nd Fruitwood Sgabello Hall Chair

18th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
Description

Fine and Rare George 2nd FRUITWOOD Sgabello design hall chair in very good original condition. I don't think I have ever seen one of these in fruitwood before, oak, mahogany and walnut yes but not fruitwood. The chair is a lovely shape and is a gorgeous colour with original patination and waxed finish. The chair is in very good condition with no damage and is perfectly solid.

Shame there isn't a pair !!!!!!!

SIZE; 15" wide by 19" deep by 38" high. Seat height is 18"

CIRCA; 1740 - 1760

Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Fruitwood Hall Chair to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08493556
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Dished roundel seat and slab back: architectural Palladian hall design popular from the 1740s.
Through-tenon back upright secured into the solid seat: traditional Georgian slab construction.
Darkened wax settling into hollows and tool marks: years of natural patination.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1070508
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Description
Fine and Rare George 2nd FRUITWOOD Sgabello design hall chair in very good original condition.
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I don't think I have ever seen one of these in fruitwood before, oak, mahogany and walnut yes but not fruitwood.
Carse Antiques

The chair is a lovely shape and is a gorgeous colour with original patination and waxed finish. The chair is in very good condition with no damage and is perfectly solid.

Shame there isn't a pair !!!!!!!

SIZE; 15" wide by 19" deep by 38" high. Seat height is 18"

CIRCA; 1740 - 1760

Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Fruitwood Hall Chair to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08493556
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-290 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Dished roundel seat and slab back: architectural Palladian hall design popular from the 1740s.
Through-tenon back upright secured into the solid seat: traditional Georgian slab construction.
Darkened wax settling into hollows and tool marks: years of natural patination.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070508
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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An eighteenth-century George II fruitwood sgabello hall chair with a shaped cartouche back, circular recessed seat, and carved slab trestle base.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century George II fruitwood sgabello hall chair with a shaped cartouche back, circular recessed seat, and carved slab trestle base.

George 2nd Fruitwood Sgabello Hall Chair

Archive II An eighteenth-century George II fruitwood sgabello hall chair with a shaped cartouche back, circular recessed seat, and carved slab trestle base. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century George II fruitwood sgabello hall chair with a shaped cartouche back, circular recessed seat, and carved slab trestle base. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century George II fruitwood sgabello hall chair with a shaped cartouche back, circular recessed seat, and carved slab trestle base. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century George II fruitwood sgabello hall chair with a shaped cartouche back, circular recessed seat, and carved slab trestle base. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century George II fruitwood sgabello hall chair with a shaped cartouche back, circular recessed seat, and carved slab trestle base. View VI
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Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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An eighteenth-century George II fruitwood sgabello hall chair with a shaped cartouche back, circular recessed seat, and carved slab trestle base.
George 2nd Fruitwood Sgabello Hall Chair
Ref: SA1070508
An eighteenth-century George II fruitwood sgabello hall chair with a shaped cartouche back, circular recessed seat, and carved slab trestle base.
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  • ObjectHall Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialFruitwood
  • ColourWarm Honey
  • MotifsCartouche carved back, Recessed circular seat, Shaped slab legs, Trestle construction
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This George II sgabello hall chair dates from the 18th century and is made of fruitwood with a warm honey colour, finished with wax. The design follows an Italian Renaissance form adapted for English country houses, comprising a shaped cartouche-carved back, a recessed circular seat, and shaped slab legs in a trestle construction, accompanied by visible natural grain variations and original patination on the timber. The chair stands 97 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, with a seat height of 46 cm. It serves as a decorative accent piece or a functional occasional seat in a hallway, entryway, or reception room.

A sgabello is a decorative form of portable chair originating in Renaissance Italy, defined by a solid carved backrest and slab legs. During the eighteenth century, British cabinetmakers adapted this design into timber hall seating intended for entrance foyers and corridors.

Georgian hall chairs were commonly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, walnut, or native fruitwoods like cherry and pear. These timbers provided durability and allowed for detailed carving and polished surface finishes.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples exhibit historical construction details including hand-cut joinery, natural timber shrinkage along grain lines, and subtle wear to structural joints. They feature hand-carved back splats, solid slab legs, and recessed wooden seats made without modern machine precision.

Position the chair individually in an entryway, hallway, or landing area as a sculptural focal point. It integrates well alongside minimalist backdrops, natural stone flooring, or modern artwork to accentuate its architectural silhouette.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice annually to preserve the timber patina. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and rapid humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking or warping.
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