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George Lll Library Armchair with Tall Reeded Legs.
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George Lll Library Armchair with Tall Reeded Legs.

19th century
Sold 21 March 2025 · Kontrast Antiques
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Description

George lll Library Armchair with tall reeded legs.

Original brass castors.

Restored and reupholstered, in a green hessian and a green striped ticking fabric.

Width 65cm x Depth 72cm x Height 107cm.

Seat width 49cm x seat depth 49cm x seat height 52cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this George III Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1100627
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Description
George lll Library Armchair with tall reeded legs.

Original brass castors.

Restored and reupholstered, in a green hessian and a green striped ticking fabric.

Width 65cm x Depth 72cm x Height 107cm.

Seat width 49cm x seat depth 49cm x seat height 52cm.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this George III Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100627
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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Telephone 07376 595720
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Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
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An antique George III library armchair upholstered in blue-striped fabric with contrasting yellow side panels and dark reeded wooden legs with brass castors.
George lll Library Armchair with tall reeded legs.
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An antique George III library armchair upholstered in blue-striped fabric with contrasting yellow side panels and dark reeded wooden legs with brass castors.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, wool, linen, brass
  • ColourBlue and yellow
  • MotifsReeded legs, Brass castors, Upholstered wings
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

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The George III period spans from 1760 to 1820, characterised by a transition from heavy baroque influences to more refined neoclassical designs inspired by architects like Robert Adam.

Georgian armchairs were predominantly constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring traditional joinery, horsehair stuffing, and durable webbed upholstery foundations.

Authentic period pieces typically display hand-cut joinery, signs of age-related timber oxidisation, traditional hand-stitching in the upholstery layers, and period-appropriate castors and hardware.

Pairing a historic armchair with modern minimalism or contrasting contemporary fabrics creates a curated focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Protect the wood with microcrystalline wax and maintain upholstery using professional dry-cleaning methods while avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fabric degradation and fading.
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