Chippendale Mahogany Carver Chair 19th Century

Name: Chippendale Style Carver Arm Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1139888
Price: 345 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Chippendale style mahogany carver armchair featuring an intricately carved pierced splat back, red patterned damask upholstery, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.

Chippendale style Carver arm chair

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleChippendale
MaterialMahogany, Damask fabric
ColourDark Brown, Red
MotifsPierced splat back, Ball and claw feet, Cabriole legs, Carved crest rail
SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This Chippendale style carver armchair dates from the nineteenth century and exemplifies classic English design tradition. The dark brown mahogany timber supports a robust construction that suits regular use in a dining room, study or drawing room as a traditional seating choice. A drop-in seat pad features patterned red damask upholstery in a strong condition. Intricate craftsmanship defines the appearance, showcasing a heavily carved crest rail above an ornate pierced splat back with interlaced strapwork details. The arms curve downward smoothly to join the seat frame, while the front cabriole legs display detailed carving at the knees before terminating in prominent ball and claw feet. Measuring 74 cm high, 47 cm wide and 47 cm deep, the chair brings period character and substantial proportions to traditional home interiors.

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A carver chair is an armchair intended for the head of a dining table, characterised in the Chippendale style by ornate pierced splats, serpentine arms, and carved cabriole legs.

These chairs are predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring drop-in or fixed seats upholstered in damask, velvet, or woven fabrics.

Key identification features include a ribbon or lattice pierced back splat, carved knee detailing on cabriole legs, shaped crest rails, and ball and claw feet.

It can be styled as a singular accent piece at a contemporary writing desk, positioned in a hallway corner, or integrated at the head of a modern wooden dining table.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply beeswax sparingly to retain the polished finish, while vacuuming upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment.

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Chippendale Style Carver Arm Chair