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Antique Inlaid Mahogany Library Chair
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Antique Inlaid Mahogany Library Chair

1900 - 1920
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Antique Inlaid Mahogany Library Chair having a quality mahogany frame with shaped arms and lovely satinwood inlay standing on square tapering legs with brass casters to the front and out swept back legs. Newly reupholstered in a quality fabric.

A very desirable example which has been crafted to the highest standards and in delightful condition.

H 80.5cm

W 61cm

D 61.5cm

Seat height 37cm

1900

Physical Dimensions
Height
80.5cm (31.69")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61.5cm (24.21")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Library Armchair to the 1900s.

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SA1074718
Dealers Internal Reference
947
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Antique Inlaid Mahogany Library Chair having a quality mahogany frame with shaped arms and lovely satinwood inlay standing on square tapering legs with brass casters to the front and out swept back legs. Newly reupholstered in a quality fabric.
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A very desirable example which has been crafted to the highest standards and in delightful condition.
London City Antiques

H 80.5cm

W 61cm

D 61.5cm

Seat height 37cm

1900

Height
80.5cm (31.69")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
61.5cm (24.21")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Library Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1074718
Dealers Internal Ref
947
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique mahogany library chair with patterned fabric upholstery, inlaid wood framing, tapered front legs, and brass castors.
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Library Chair
Ref: SA1074718
An antique mahogany library chair with patterned fabric upholstery, inlaid wood framing, tapered front legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown and Beige
  • MotifsInlaid line framing, Tapered front legs, Brass castors, Striped upholstery
  • SizeH 80.5 cm (32 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 61.5 cm (24 in)

An Edwardian library chair from 1900 combines a warm brown mahogany frame with satinwood inlay and striped beige fabric upholstery. The armchair exhibits shaped wooden arms, square tapering front legs fitted with brass castors, and outswept back legs, complemented by inlaid line framing along the structure. Newly reupholstered, the chair presents a tidy appearance in delightful condition. Measuring 80.5 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 61.5 cm deep with a seat height of 37 cm, this piece suits placement in a traditional study, a reading corner, or a sitting room. It provides comfortable seating while introducing classic period style and tailored textile patterns to an interior space.

FAQs

Library chairs gained prominence during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, designed specifically for comfort while reading or working in private studies and home libraries.

These chairs typically feature solid or veneered mahogany framing, often decorated with satinwood or boxwood inlay, combined with traditional webbed and sprung upholstery supported on tapered or turned legs with brass castors.

Look for original joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine brass castors attached with period screws, and evidence of authentic timber patination along unexposed wooden surfaces.

Position the armchair alongside a minimalist side table and targeted floor lamp to create a dedicated reading corner within a modern living room or bedroom.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax sparingly, while vacuuming the fabric upholstery gently using a brush attachment to prevent dust build-up.
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