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Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800
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Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800

18th century
Description

This is an antique morning room elbow chair. An English, mahogany and walnut armchair with drop-in seat, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Appealing Chippendale taste with distinctive forms and detail

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Drop-in seat with a comfortable height of 47cm (18.5'')

Superb crest rail with rolled finish and unusual 'Chippendale' ears

Fascinating fanned palm back splat with pierced fretwork

Serpentine arms terminate in pointed knuckles above swan neck supports

Pleasingly wide seat, offering a width between the supports of 50.5cm (20'')

Needlepoint cushion hosts a charming foliate pattern with pastel hues

Square section front legs with gently canted legs to the rear, united with stretcher rails

This is an appealing antique morning room elbow chair, presenting quality and fine Georgian detail in the Chippendale manner. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 58.5cm (23'')

Max Depth: 56cm (22'')

Max Height: 99.5cm (39.25'')

Seat Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Seat Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Elbow Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121557
Dealers Internal Reference
24997
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Description
This is an antique morning room elbow chair.
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An English, mahogany and walnut armchair with drop-in seat, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
London Fine Antiques

Appealing Chippendale taste with distinctive forms and detail

fig 1. An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat, swept armrests, and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.
fig 1. Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Select stocks show fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Drop-in seat with a comfortable height of 47cm (18.5'')

Superb crest rail with rolled finish and unusual 'Chippendale' ears

fig 2. An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat, swept armrests, and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.
fig 2. Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800

Fascinating fanned palm back splat with pierced fretwork

Serpentine arms terminate in pointed knuckles above swan neck supports

Pleasingly wide seat, offering a width between the supports of 50.5cm (20'')

fig 3. An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat, swept armrests, and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.
fig 3. Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800

Needlepoint cushion hosts a charming foliate pattern with pastel hues

Square section front legs with gently canted legs to the rear, united with stretcher rails

This is an appealing antique morning room elbow chair, presenting quality and fine Georgian detail in the Chippendale manner. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 58.5cm (23'')

Max Depth: 56cm (22'')

Max Height: 99.5cm (39.25'')

Seat Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Seat Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Elbow Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121557
Dealers Internal Ref
24997
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat, swept armrests, and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.

Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800

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An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat, swept armrests, and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.
Antique Morning Room Elbow Chair, English, Lounge Seat, Armchair, Georgian, 1800
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An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat, swept armrests, and a floral tapestry upholstered seat.
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Georgian elbow chairs from the late 18th and early 19th centuries typically feature solid mahogany frames, open armrests, and pierced back splats inspired by classic English cabinetmaking designs.

Primary woods included imported dense mahogany, crafted with mortise and tenon joinery. Seats were commonly upholstered in wool tapestry, needlepoint, or horsehair fabric.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved splats, hand-cut joinery marks beneath the seat frame, natural age oxidation on unpolished undersides, and traditional corner blocking.

This seating style functions well as a singular accent chair in a study, paired alongside a modern desk, or positioned in a hallway to contrast traditional craft with minimalist decor.

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