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Mahogany & Leather Georgian Style Elbow or Desk Chair
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Mahogany & Leather Georgian Style Elbow or Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 September 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An attractive and useful 1920's George III style mahogany desk or library chair. Retaining the original leather upholstery in hand dyed brown hide with brass studded detail. The front moulded square legs having supporting corner brackets with strengthening cross stretchers. The horseshoe shaped back having open arms with padded back support above the shaped and pierced splat. Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Max. Height..33.5’’/ 85cm. Seat Height..18.5’’/ 47cm. Width..28’’/ 71cm. Depth…22.5’’/ 57cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1142574
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23252
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An attractive and useful 1920's George III style mahogany desk or library chair. Retaining the original leather upholstery in hand dyed brown hide with brass studded detail. The front moulded square legs having supporting corner brackets with strengthening cross stretchers.
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The horseshoe shaped back having open arms with padded back support above the shaped and pierced splat.
John Howkins Antiques

Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Max. Height..33.5’’/ 85cm. Seat Height..18.5’’/ 47cm. Width..28’’/ 71cm. Depth…22.5’’/ 57cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1142574
Dealers Internal Ref
23252
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mahogany & Leather Georgian Style Elbow or Desk Chair

Archive II A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim. View II
Archive III A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim. View III
Archive IV A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim. View IV
Archive V A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim. View V
Archive VI A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim. View VII
Archive VIII A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim. View VIII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim.
Mahogany & Leather Georgian Style Elbow or Desk Chair
Ref: SA1142574
A Georgian style mahogany and brown leather elbow chair featuring a horseshoe-shaped padded backrest, pierced splat, and brass stud detailing along the seat rim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, Brass stud trim, Curved armrests, H stretchers
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

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The Georgian style encompasses furniture produced during the reigns of George I through George IV, characterised by classical proportions, symmetry, and the transition from walnut to mahogany as the primary timber.

Makers predominantly used dense hardwoods such as mahogany and oak for the structural frames, often incorporating supple leather for upholstered seats and brass tacks for edge detailing.

Authenticity is assessed by examining traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon, hand-cut dovetails, tool marks, patination on the wood, and historical wear patterns consistent with age.

This piece works effectively as a contrasting focal point in a contemporary study or paired with a minimalist desk to introduce warmth, texture, and historical gravitas to the room.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically, avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or near heat sources, and treat the leather with specialised conditioning balms to prevent cracking.
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