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A Rare Dated 18th Century Irish Mahogany Desk Chair
Holmes Antiques
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£4,800

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A Rare Dated 18th Century Irish Mahogany Desk Chair

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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A rare and possibly unique 18th century Irish Corner Chair of superb colour with glowing burnished surface. The chair is wonderfully carved with typical Irish flair. The top rail dated1740 to the centre and flanked with seaweed, the edges carved with scrolling marine plants. the arm fabulously shaped and further carved with sea plants, probably Kelp are supported by three turned columns and splats also carved with what appears to be sea plants. The drop in seat and lunette carved serpentine seat rails sit above a wonderful and extravagantly shaped centre leg with shell carved to the knee. The three further straight legs having applied pieces to the base to form the trefid feet, some of these pieces are now old replacements.

This historically interesting chair with a real connection to the ocean is particularly well drawn and of large proportions, it is fascinating to note the carved sea flora on this piece, it is a feature we have seen before on Irish furniture, the dramatic sweep of the middle leg and the deeply carved hollows terminating in trefit foot are features strongly connected with Ireland and documented in the wonderful Book, Irish Furniture by the Knight of Glin.

The chair belonged to Captain Drummond of the ill fated SV Viscata, which ran aground on the 7th of March 1868 and the chair was thought to be in his family before that.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Desk Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121833
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

Description
A rare and possibly unique 18th century Irish Corner Chair of superb colour with glowing burnished surface. The chair is wonderfully carved with typical Irish flair.
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The top rail dated1740 to the centre and flanked with seaweed, the edges carved with scrolling marine plants.
Holmes Antiques

the arm fabulously shaped and further carved with sea plants, probably Kelp are supported by three turned columns and splats also carved with what appears to be sea plants. The drop in seat and lunette carved serpentine seat rails sit above a wonderful and extravagantly shaped centre leg with shell carved to the knee. The three further straight legs having applied pieces to the base to form the trefid feet, some of these pieces are now old replacements.

fig 1. An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat.
fig 1. A Rare Dated 18th Century Irish Mahogany Desk Chair

This historically interesting chair with a real connection to the ocean is particularly well drawn and of large proportions, it is fascinating to note the carved sea flora on this piece, it is a feature we have seen before on Irish furniture, the dramatic sweep of the middle leg and the deeply carved hollows terminating in trefit foot are features strongly connected with Ireland and documented in the wonderful Book, Irish Furniture by the Knight of Glin.

The chair belonged to Captain Drummond of the ill fated SV Viscata, which ran aground on the 7th of March 1868 and the chair was thought to be in his family before that.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Desk Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121833
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Archive I An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat.

A Rare Dated 18th Century Irish Mahogany Desk Chair

Archive II An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View II
Archive III An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XV
Archive XVI An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XVI
Archive XVII An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XVII
Archive XVIII An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XVIII
Archive XIX An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat. View XIX
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An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat.
A Rare Dated 18th Century Irish Mahogany Desk Chair
Ref: SA1121833
An 18th-century carved mahogany corner desk chair featuring detailed back splats, a shell-carved knee, cabriole legs, and a cream upholstered drop-in seat.
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Originating in the 18th century, the corner desk chair was designed with a diagonal orientation to allow the sitter to turn easily between writing surfaces and surrounding space. Often constructed from solid mahogany, these chairs feature a horseshoe-shaped upper rail, pierced splats, and cabriole legs.

18th-century craftsmen primarily utilised dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, known for its deep colour and durability. Construction relied on hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved decorative motifs such as scallop shells and acanthus leaves, and drop-in upholstered seats supported by corner blocks.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-saw marks on non-visible surfaces, irregular dovetail joints, and natural shrinkage in solid timber panels over time. Original carving shows subtle asymmetry from hand tools, and timber underneath key touchpoints often displays dark, aged patina.

An antique mahogany corner chair functions well alongside a minimalist contemporary desk, providing an organic textural contrast. Re-upholstering the drop-in seat in a contemporary neutral linen or structured wool bridges the aesthetic gap between historical timber and modern decor.

To preserve timber integrity, keep furniture away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent drying and fading. Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and periodic application of beeswax polish maintains the natural patina without causing chemical buildup.
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