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Georgian Mahogany, Desk / Elbow Chair
Pear Tree Antiques
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Georgian Mahogany, Desk / Elbow Chair

19th century
Description

A Georgian Mahogany elbow / desk chair with tapestry seat. A lovely quality chair, very elegant but sturdy. The chair also benefits from beautiful shaped arms and with a carved and pierced back rail.

Ideal for most rooms in your house or office.

Free delivery to most of the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Elbow Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1141408
Dealers Internal Reference
HFWA1254
Description
A Georgian Mahogany elbow / desk chair with tapestry seat. A lovely quality chair, very elegant but sturdy. The chair also benefits from beautiful shaped arms and with a carved and pierced back rail.

Ideal for most rooms in your house or office.

Free delivery to most of the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Elbow Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141408
Dealers Internal Ref
HFWA1254
Pear Tree Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring swept reeded arms, a carved openwork backrest, turned front legs, and a floral tapestry seat.
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Archive I An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring swept reeded arms, a carved openwork backrest, turned front legs, and a floral tapestry seat.

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Archive II An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring swept reeded arms, a carved openwork backrest, turned front legs, and a floral tapestry seat. View II
Archive III An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring swept reeded arms, a carved openwork backrest, turned front legs, and a floral tapestry seat. View III
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An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring swept reeded arms, a carved openwork backrest, turned front legs, and a floral tapestry seat.
Georgian Mahogany, Desk / Elbow Chair
Ref: SA1141408
An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring swept reeded arms, a carved openwork backrest, turned front legs, and a floral tapestry seat.
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A Georgian mahogany elbow chair, often referred to as a carver or open armchair, features swept arms designed to support the elbows comfortably while seated. Popularised during the 18th century, these chairs showcase classical proportions, fine cabinetmaking, and reeded or turned wood details.

These chairs were crafted from solid mahogany, valued for its dense grain and rich colouration. Traditional upholstery typically consisted of natural horsehair padding, webbing, and hand-worked needlepoint or wool tapestry fabrics.

Authentic Georgian pieces display hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, subtle asymmetry from hand-planing, and natural patination on untouched timber surfaces. The undersides often reveal hand-sawn frame construction and original corner blocking.

Position the chair as a standalone accent piece alongside a modern desk or within a reading nook paired with a floor lamp. The warm mahogany tones and textured tapestry fabric offer contrast when set against dark or neutral wall colours.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and upholstery fading. Apply a beeswax polish annually to protect the wood and clean upholstered seats using light vacuuming with a soft brush attachment.
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