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George III Mahogany ‘Cockpen’ Armchair
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George III Mahogany ‘Cockpen’ Armchair

18th century
Sold 19 October 2024 · William Carr Antiques
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Description

A fine late George III mahogany cockpen armchair, in the Chinese Chippendale style. C.1800.

With open latticework backrest and under arm supports, raised on square straight cut legs with chamfered inside edge, finished with pierced corner brackets.

Traditionally and expertly upholstered in a John Boyd ‘Holstein Green and Black’ horsehair fabric, with brass stud detail.

In excellent original condition.

Seat Height: 48cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Cockpen Armchair to the Georgian era.

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SA1071373
Description
A fine late George III mahogany cockpen armchair, in the Chinese Chippendale style. C.1800.
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With open latticework backrest and under arm supports, raised on square straight cut legs with chamfered inside edge, finished with pierced corner brackets.
William Carr Antiques

Traditionally and expertly upholstered in a John Boyd ‘Holstein Green and Black’ horsehair fabric, with brass stud detail.

In excellent original condition.

Seat Height: 48cm

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Cockpen Armchair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071373
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I An antique George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a geometric lattice back and green upholstered drop-in seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Mahogany ‘Cockpen’ Armchair

Archive II An antique George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a geometric lattice back and green upholstered drop-in seat. View II
Archive III An antique George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a geometric lattice back and green upholstered drop-in seat. View III
Archive IV An antique George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a geometric lattice back and green upholstered drop-in seat. View IV
Archive V An antique George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a geometric lattice back and green upholstered drop-in seat. View V
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Archive VIII An antique George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a geometric lattice back and green upholstered drop-in seat. View VIII
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
Location
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder
Verified Since Feb 2022
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Items Sold 418
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An antique George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a geometric lattice back and green upholstered drop-in seat.
George III Mahogany ‘Cockpen’ Armchair
Ref: SA1071373
An antique George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a geometric lattice back and green upholstered drop-in seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric fretwork, Lattice back, Square section legs, Open arms
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

FAQs

The Cockpen style is a distinct British variation of Chinese Chippendale design, characterised by open geometric lattice work inspired by traditional Chinese bamboo and timber construction.

These armchairs were predominantly crafted from solid dense hardwoods such as imported Cuban or Honduran mahogany, featuring mortise and tenon joinery and drop-in upholstered seats.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct timber patination, hand-cut joinery, pegged joints, and precise geometric fretwork without modern mechanical fasteners.

This piece works effectively as a statement desk chair or a singular accent seating option, contrasting clean modern architectural lines with intricate historical woodwork.

Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and clean the timber periodically using micro-crystalline wax rather than silicone-based polishes.
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