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Japanned Open Armchair C.1910
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Japanned Open Armchair C.1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 November 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Description

A Highly Decorative Edwardian Japanned Armchair in the George I Taste c.1910.

This very striking chair was made around 1910 and incorporates many features associated with the finest chairs of the Queen Anne and George I periods. The curved shepherd's crook arms, the vase splat back and the refined claw and ball front feet all draw their inspiration from that period of English furniture design. The chair is japanned, painted in imitation of lacquer work. The design is inspired by the work of makers such as Giles Grendey, from the aforementioned periods but also, in details like the humorously-rendered dragon on the front rail, also regency or Brighton Pavilion period.

The finish has aged beautifully, and the mellow colour of the gilded areas is very attractive. Some of the japanning is in high relief, just as seen on period pieces of the highest quality, and the chair stands beautifully.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Japanned Open Armchair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127886
Dealers Internal Reference
3702
Description
A Highly Decorative Edwardian Japanned Armchair in the George I Taste c.1910.
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This very striking chair was made around 1910 and incorporates many features associated with the finest chairs of the Queen Anne and George I periods.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The curved shepherd's crook arms, the vase splat back and the refined claw and ball front feet all draw their inspiration from that period of English furniture design. The chair is japanned, painted in imitation of lacquer work. The design is inspired by the work of makers such as Giles Grendey, from the aforementioned periods but also, in details like the humorously-rendered dragon on the front rail, also regency or Brighton Pavilion period.

fig 1. An antique black japanned open armchair featuring intricate gold Chinoiserie figures, cabriole legs, and a padded seat.
fig 1. Japanned Open Armchair C.1910

The finish has aged beautifully, and the mellow colour of the gilded areas is very attractive. Some of the japanning is in high relief, just as seen on period pieces of the highest quality, and the chair stands beautifully.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Japanned Open Armchair to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127886
Dealers Internal Ref
3702
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 153
Items Sold 1,013
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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An antique black japanned open armchair featuring intricate gold Chinoiserie figures, cabriole legs, and a padded seat.
Japanned Open Armchair c.1910
Ref: SA1127886
An antique black japanned open armchair featuring intricate gold Chinoiserie figures, cabriole legs, and a padded seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Fabric
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsChinoiserie scenes, Cabriole legs, Pierced splat back, Gilded details
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 64 cm (25 in)

FAQs

Japanning is a European imitation of East Asian lacquerwork, popularised during the 17th and 18th centuries and revived in later periods, characterised by raised metallic designs on a dark background.

These chairs are typically crafted from native hardwoods such as beech, pine, or mahogany, coated with multiple layers of varnish or lacquer and hand-gilded with metallic powders.

Authentication relies on examining the craquelure of the lacquer, the hand-painted details, traditional joinery methods, and natural ageing consistent with the stated period.

Position the chair as a standalone statement piece against a neutral wall or pair it with minimalist contemporary furnishings to highlight its intricate surface decoration.

Keep lacquered items away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, and clean them gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemical polishes.
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