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Mahogany and Leather Gainsborough Style Desk Chair
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Mahogany and Leather Gainsborough Style Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 February 2026 · John Howkins Antiques
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A useful and generously proportioned Georgian style Gainsborough desk chair.This handsome English armchair has a mahogany frame and retains the original hand dyed green leather upholstery with brass studded edging. The square moulded front legs joined with “H” shaped stretchers, with conforming padded open arms with patrae carving. The chair is in very good condition, the mahogany frame has been re-polished in our workshops and the leather has been cleaned and waxed. Dimensions:- Height…38’'/ 97cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43cm. Width…27’’/ 68.5cm. Depth…29’’/ 73.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
73.5cm (28.94")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123177
Dealers Internal Reference
24699
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A useful and generously proportioned Georgian style Gainsborough desk chair.
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This handsome English armchair has a mahogany frame and retains the original hand dyed green leather upholstery with brass studded edging.
John Howkins Antiques

The square moulded front legs joined with “H” shaped stretchers, with conforming padded open arms with patrae carving. The chair is in very good condition, the mahogany frame has been re-polished in our workshops and the leather has been cleaned and waxed. Dimensions:- Height…38’'/ 97cm. Seat Height…17’’/ 43cm. Width…27’’/ 68.5cm. Depth…29’’/ 73.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £50.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
68.5cm (26.97")
Depth
73.5cm (28.94")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123177
Dealers Internal Ref
24699
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mahogany and Leather Gainsborough Style Desk Chair

Archive II A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests. View II
Archive III A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests. View III
Archive IV A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests. View IV
Archive V A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests. View V
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Archive VII A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests. View VII
Archive VIII A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests. View VIII
Archive IX A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests. View IX
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
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Items Sold 3,827
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A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests.
Mahogany and Leather Gainsborough Style Desk Chair
Ref: SA1123177
A mahogany framed armchair upholstered in dark green leather with brass nailhead trim along the seat and armrests.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOffice Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsOpen arms, Brass nailhead trim, Straight legs, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in) x D 73.5 cm (29 in)

FAQs

The Gainsborough chair originated in mid-18th-century England, traditionally designed as a wide-seated armchair for reading, writing, or sitting near a fireplace.

Authentic period examples typically feature a solid mahogany frame, premium leather upholstery, and hand-applied brass tacks or studs.

Identification involves examining the timber grain, hand-cut joinery, type of leather, and signs of genuine ageing, tool marks, and wear patterns on the frame.

Pairing the classic timber and leather textures with minimalist modern desks or neutral spaces creates a striking contrast that anchors the room.

Maintain the wood with appropriate microcrystalline wax and nourish the leather periodically with specialised leather balms while keeping the item out of direct sunlight.
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