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Very Rare Georgian Antique Yealmpton Armchair in Paint
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Very Rare Georgian Antique Yealmpton Armchair in Paint

18th century
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Very Rare Georgian Antique Yealmpton Armchair in Paint

A beautiful, English 18th century antique Yealmpton armchair of ample and comfortable size, in superb, very original condition. A very rare model with arrow shaped back splats, fabulous shaped arms and front stretcher. Even complete with the original, intact rush seat. In excellent, strong and complete condition and still in the lovely original paint finish. The seat height is 45cm.

Dimensions

Height: 85cm (33.73")

Width: 60cm (23.81")

Depth: 54cm (21.43")

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Painted Rush Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1136507
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Very Rare Georgian Antique Yealmpton Armchair in Paint
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A beautiful, English 18th century antique Yealmpton armchair of ample and comfortable size, in superb, very original condition.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

A very rare model with arrow shaped back splats, fabulous shaped arms and front stretcher. Even complete with the original, intact rush seat. In excellent, strong and complete condition and still in the lovely original paint finish. The seat height is 45cm.

Dimensions

Height: 85cm (33.73")

Width: 60cm (23.81")

Depth: 54cm (21.43")

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Painted Rush Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136507
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A dark brown painted Georgian Yealmpton armchair featuring an X-back splat with arrow motifs, curved arms, and a woven rush seat.
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Archive I A dark brown painted Georgian Yealmpton armchair featuring an X-back splat with arrow motifs, curved arms, and a woven rush seat.

Very Rare Georgian Antique Yealmpton Armchair in Paint

Archive II A dark brown painted Georgian Yealmpton armchair featuring an X-back splat with arrow motifs, curved arms, and a woven rush seat. View II
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Archive IV A dark brown painted Georgian Yealmpton armchair featuring an X-back splat with arrow motifs, curved arms, and a woven rush seat. View IV
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A dark brown painted Georgian Yealmpton armchair featuring an X-back splat with arrow motifs, curved arms, and a woven rush seat.
Very Rare Georgian Antique Yealmpton Armchair in Paint
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A dark brown painted Georgian Yealmpton armchair featuring an X-back splat with arrow motifs, curved arms, and a woven rush seat.
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A Yealmpton armchair is a distinct style of regional vernacular seating originating from Devon, England, during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These chairs typically feature turned legs, curved arm supports, stylized back splats, and woven rush seats.

Georgian regional chairs were constructed using locally sourced hardwoods such as ash, elm, or beech, paired with woven rush or timber seats. Many pieces received dark paint, varnish, or milk paint finishes to protect the timber.

Authentic Georgian country chairs exhibit hand-carved construction details, joint pins, unevenly turned stretchers, and natural wear to original paint finishes. The undersides typically show hand-sawn timber marks and age-consistent patination.

A Georgian painted armchair serves as a accent piece in hallways, living rooms, or bedrooms, providing historic contrast within contemporary schemes. Pairing the piece with neutral backdrops highlights its structural silhouette.

Maintain antique rush seats by keeping them away from direct heat sources to prevent the natural fibres from drying and splitting. Clean the timber frame with a dry brush and apply clear natural beeswax sparingly to exposed wood.
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