Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs 1900 - 1920

Name: Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1146842
Price: 1595 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorgian Style
MaterialLeather, Mahogany, Brass
ColourTan
MotifsDeep buttoning, Brass studding, Curved armrests, Square legs with stretchers
SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This pair of Georgian style Gainsborough library chairs dates from 1910 and brings traditional seating to a home study or reading room today. Each armchair is constructed with a solid dark mahogany frame and upholstered in tan leather featuring deep buttoning on the curved back and seat. Fine brass studding outlines the upholstered elements along the edges. The curved wooden armrests flow downward into straight square legs that are united by sturdy perimeter stretchers, offering stability and classic form. Every chair measures 100 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 65 cm deep, providing a comfortable seat for daily use at a desk or alongside bookshelves. Designed for a gentleman's library setting, these library chairs combine practical comfort with traditional decorative elements. The polished dark finish of the mahogany contrasts with the warm tan shade of the leather upholstery. The structural layout includes visible bracing stretchers between the upright legs and supportive padding across the backrests and seats. These armchairs integrate well into traditional library spaces, studies, or private offices as matching desk or reading chairs.

FAQs

Originating in 18th-century England, a Gainsborough chair is a wide-seated armchair featuring a high back, open upholstered arms, and carved timber supports, designed specifically for library and study settings.

Authentic Georgian library seating typically incorporates solid mahogany or walnut frames, hand-tacked leather or wool upholstery, and traditional coil springing with natural horsehair filling.

Look for hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural wear on corner stretchers, original brass studding, and dense, dark mahogany featuring rich patina without modern machine marks.

Pair a single leather armchair with a minimal contemporary side table and sleek brass lighting, creating a focused reading nook that balances warm textures against modern architectural lines.

Keep leather furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking. Apply a dedicated leather conditioner annually and dust timber frames regularly with a dry microfibre cloth.

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