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A Georgian Mahogany Library Chair

18th century
Sold 25 April 2025 · Beech and Springs Antiques
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Description

This quality library chair has wonderful carved detail on the arms, frame and front legs. The oval back and sprung seat are covered in red leatherette.

The seat height 50 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Chair to the Georgian era.

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SA1118195
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000345
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Description
This quality library chair has wonderful carved detail on the arms, frame and front legs. The oval back and sprung seat are covered in red leatherette.

The seat height 50 cms

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Library Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118195
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000345
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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Archive I An antique Georgian mahogany library chair featuring a red leather upholstered oval back and seat, accented with brass studding and carved wooden armrests. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Georgian Mahogany Library Chair

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TN11 9AQ
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An antique Georgian mahogany library chair featuring a red leather upholstered oval back and seat, accented with brass studding and carved wooden armrests.
A Georgian Mahogany Library Chair
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An antique Georgian mahogany library chair featuring a red leather upholstered oval back and seat, accented with brass studding and carved wooden armrests.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsOval backrest, Brass studding, Fluted arm supports, Carved cabriole or turned legs
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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The Georgian style spans the reigns of the first four Georges, characterised by classical proportions, architectural influences, and a transition from heavy walnut to refined mahogany. Designs evolved from ornate Baroque forms to lighter, more elegant Palladian and Neoclassical lines.

Makers predominantly used dense timbers such as imported Honduras mahogany or native oak for structural integrity and fine carving. Seats and backs were typically stuffed with natural fibres like horsehair and wool, then traditionally upholstered in high-grade cattle hide or leather and secured with brass tacks.

Authentic pieces exhibit period joinery techniques such as hand-cut tenons, trunnels, and signs of genuine age-related wear including patination and oxidisation on the timber and metal fixings. Secondary woods used in the internal frame, such as pine or beech, should also align with the period of manufacture.

An antique library chair provides a striking focal point when paired with minimalist modern desks or placed as an accent seat in a living room to introduce textural contrast and historical depth. The rich timber and coloured leather complement both neutral backdrops and bold, layered spaces.

Mahogany should be dusted with a dry, lint-free cloth and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain, avoiding silicone-based polishes. Leather requires gentle cleaning with a damp cloth and mild saddle soap, followed by application of a specialist leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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