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Antique George III Period Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
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for sale €6,786     $7,366
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Antique George III Period Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

18th century
Description

A mid-18th Century mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair having serpentine top with shaped set-back arms with moulded carving. The Chair, with serpentine front supported on acanthus carved cabriole legs ending on scrolled front feet, the rear set-back legs ending on pad feet.

Physical Dimensions
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1119101
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6752
Description
A mid-18th Century mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair having serpentine top with shaped set-back arms with moulded carving.
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The Chair, with serpentine front supported on acanthus carved cabriole legs ending on scrolled front feet, the rear set-back legs ending on pad feet.
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1119101
Dealers Internal Ref
6752
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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A George III mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in terracotta floral damask fabric with carved arm supports and cabriole legs.
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Archive I A George III mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in terracotta floral damask fabric with carved arm supports and cabriole legs.

Antique George III Period Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

Archive II A George III mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in terracotta floral damask fabric with carved arm supports and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in terracotta floral damask fabric with carved arm supports and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A George III mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in terracotta floral damask fabric with carved arm supports and cabriole legs. View IV
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A George III mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in terracotta floral damask fabric with carved arm supports and cabriole legs.
Antique George III period mahogany Gainsborough library armchair
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A George III mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in terracotta floral damask fabric with carved arm supports and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Damask, Brass
  • ColourTerracotta, Mahogany
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Floral damask upholstery, Curved arm supports, Brass studding
  • SizeW 59 cm (23 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This George III period library armchair takes the form of a classic mahogany Gainsborough seat, designed for an eighteenth-century gentleman's study. The wooden frame displays a rich reddish-brown finish, contrasted with terracotta silk upholstery featuring an intricate woven floral damask pattern. The tall, straight back carries a gentle serpentine top edge, complemented by padded, set-back arms supported on carved wooden frameworks. Downwards, the front legs take a cabriole shape decorated with acanthus leaf carvings at the knees, terminating in scrolled feet. Brass studding traces the borders of the seat and armrests, adding metallic detail to the textile edges. Measuring 59 cm wide and 52 cm deep, the armchair offers a compact profile suited for placement beside a fireplace, within a home study, or as an accent seating option in a traditional sitting room. The open arms and upright back provide structured support for reading or writing, while the carved cabriole legs lift the seat cleanly off the floor. The combination of warm timber tones and patterned textile creates a formal, historic aesthetic that integrates easily into period or classic interior schemes today.

FAQs

A Gainsborough chair, also known as a broad armchair, is a style of 18th-century English upholstered seating featuring a high rectangular back, open padded arms, and exposed wooden framing.

Traditional construction utilizes solid mahogany for visible legs and arm supports, secondary timbers such as pine or beech for internal framing, and upholstery in silk damask, wool, or leather fixed with brass studs.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, slight irregularities in hand-carved mahogany details, natural timber oxidation, and secondary wood wear consistent with 18th-century craftsmanship.

These wide-proportioned armchairs serve as focal accent seating in study spaces, positioned alongside modern side tables, or integrated into traditional living room seating arrangements to provide historical contrast.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax occasionally, while keeping silk or damask upholstery away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels.
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