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Antique 19th Century Pair of Chippendale Revival Gainsborough Library Armchairs
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
for sale €18,720     $20,320
£16,000

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Antique 19th Century Pair of Chippendale Revival Gainsborough Library Armchairs

19th century
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A fine quality pair of late 19th Century mahogany Chippendale style Gainsborough Library Armchairs, having arched serpentine shaped backs with set-back arms with acanthus, scrolls, fluting & shell carving. The Chairs, supported on cabriole legs with acanthus carving to front and back ending on pad feet.

Physical Dimensions
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated these Chippendale Gainsborough Library Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1120468
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6750
Description
A fine quality pair of late 19th Century mahogany Chippendale style Gainsborough Library Armchairs, having arched serpentine shaped backs with set-back arms with acanthus, scrolls, fluting & shell carving. The Chairs, supported on cabriole legs with acanthus carving to front and back ending on pad feet.
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated these Chippendale Gainsborough Library Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1120468
Dealers Internal Ref
6750
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs.

Antique 19th Century Pair of Chippendale Revival Gainsborough Library Armchairs

Archive II A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs. View VIII
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
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A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs.
Antique 19th century pair of Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs
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A pair of 19th-century Chippendale revival Gainsborough library armchairs upholstered in patterned gold damask fabric with carved mahogany frames and cabriole legs.
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A Gainsborough armchair, also known as a French elbow chair, is a broad-seated antique armchair featuring a tall rectangular back, padded open arms, and exposed carved wooden legs. Originating in 18th-century England, the design became popular in private libraries and formal reception rooms.

During the 19th-century Chippendale revival period, craftsmen primarily utilised dense mahogany for the exposed frames due to its suitability for fine hand-carving. Upholstery traditionally consisted of heavy silk or wool damask, brocade, or leather, secured over horsehair padding with brass studding.

Authentic 19th-century revival pieces exhibit crisp hand-carved details such as acanthus leaves and cabriole legs, mortise-and-tenon frame joinery, and natural patination on the mahogany frame. Looking at the underside of the seat frame often reveals hand-sawn timber and traditional webbing techniques.

Gainsborough armchairs work effectively as statement accent seating alongside clean-lined modern sofas, contrasting traditional wood carving with contemporary architecture. Placing a pair opposite a modern fireplace or flanking a minimalist side table creates balanced visual interest.

Maintain the mahogany frame by applying beeswax polish along the grain once or twice a year, avoiding chemical sprays. Protect the damask upholstery from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, and gently vacuum the textile using a soft brush attachment.
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