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Fine 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Armchair
Holmes Antiques
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Fine 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Armchair

18th century
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An exceptional 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Armchair of large proportions and great colour made from the finest heavy weight, solid Mahogany of the period. The top rail carved with Acanthus leaf and scrolls adjoining the beautifully carved splat shaped with Gothic motifs fitting into the shoe which is hollow moulded and finely carved with gadrooning. The back legs fluted, reeded and delicately carved with beed and reel. The arms are wonderfully shaped finishing with scrolled tips, the uprights are fluted and reeded flowing seamlessly into a scroll to the front edge with a C scroll behind. The legs also having carved fluting from top to bottom.

A real Masterpiece from the pinnacle of the English Chair making tradition, possibly by Wright and Elwick who supplied Furniture to some of the finest houses of the period including Chatsworth and Harewood House. Around four Inches has been added to each foot, the work has been done professionally and is not noticeable.

The chair came from a house near Dumfries and the craftsmanship is of the standard that can be seen in Dumfries House.

A similar example is documented in Herbert Cescinsky's book (The Gentle Art Of Faking Furniture)

He states that these Chairs are fine in proportion and detail, the carving in these Gothic Chairs is nearly always of high quality, combined with the use of hard and heavy Cuba Mahogany. Chairs of this type are valuable and offer an inducement to the faker.

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

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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

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An exceptional 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Armchair of large proportions and great colour made from the finest heavy weight, solid Mahogany of the period.
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The top rail carved with Acanthus leaf and scrolls adjoining the beautifully carved splat shaped with Gothic motifs fitting into the shoe which is hollow moulded and finely carved with gadrooning.
Holmes Antiques

The back legs fluted, reeded and delicately carved with beed and reel. The arms are wonderfully shaped finishing with scrolled tips, the uprights are fluted and reeded flowing seamlessly into a scroll to the front edge with a C scroll behind. The legs also having carved fluting from top to bottom.

fig 1. An 18th-century Chippendale mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved Gothic tracery back splat, out-swept armrests, a brown leather seat, and square legs.
fig 1. Fine 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Armchair

A real Masterpiece from the pinnacle of the English Chair making tradition, possibly by Wright and Elwick who supplied Furniture to some of the finest houses of the period including Chatsworth and Harewood House. Around four Inches has been added to each foot, the work has been done professionally and is not noticeable.

fig 2. An 18th-century Chippendale mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved Gothic tracery back splat, out-swept armrests, a brown leather seat, and square legs.
fig 2. Fine 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Armchair

The chair came from a house near Dumfries and the craftsmanship is of the standard that can be seen in Dumfries House.

A similar example is documented in Herbert Cescinsky's book (The Gentle Art Of Faking Furniture)

fig 3. An 18th-century Chippendale mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved Gothic tracery back splat, out-swept armrests, a brown leather seat, and square legs.
fig 3. Fine 18th Century Gothic Chippendale Armchair

He states that these Chairs are fine in proportion and detail, the carving in these Gothic Chairs is nearly always of high quality, combined with the use of hard and heavy Cuba Mahogany. Chairs of this type are valuable and offer an inducement to the faker.

Date of Manufacture

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

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An 18th-century Chippendale mahogany armchair featuring an intricately carved Gothic tracery back splat, out-swept armrests, a brown leather seat, and square legs.
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Gothic Chippendale furniture emerged during the mid-18th century in Britain, blending Georgian proportions with architectural elements inspired by medieval Gothic design. Key characteristics include pointed arches, tracery back splats, and carved motifs executed in dense mahogany.

These armchairs were predominantly crafted from dense mahogany timber, valued for its fine grain and stability. Construction features hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, carved detailings, and upholstered seat frames using horsehair padding and leather or fabric.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand craftsmanship, such as irregular saw marks on unexposed framing, hand-carved wooden pegs, and natural oxidation on the timber. The proportions remain balanced, and original seat frames often show evidence of historic re-upholstery.

A Gothic Chippendale armchair functions as a focal accent piece within modern spaces like a library, study, or hallway. Positioning it alongside neutral walls, simple cabinetry, or subtle textures highlights the carved wooden silhouette.

Position the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage or cracking. Dust regularly using a soft cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically to protect the original patination.
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