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18th Century Gainsborough Mahogany Library Chair
Holmes Antiques
for sale €3,393     $3,683
£2,900

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18th Century Gainsborough Mahogany Library Chair

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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A fine quality 18th Century Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair made from the finest quality timbers and of generous proportions. The Chair has developed a wonderful rich warm colour and patina over the years and remains In very good original condition throughout having original beech wood seat rails.

Standing well on four old replacement brass casters of good quality. The seat is a perfect height at around 45cm. The upholstery is in good condition and just in need of a new cover in the material of choice. In nice solid condition Circa 1760.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
69.5cm (27.36")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
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Holmes Antiques has dated this Gainsborough Mahogany Library Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1154992
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Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A fine quality 18th Century Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair made from the finest quality timbers and of generous proportions.
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The Chair has developed a wonderful rich warm colour and patina over the years and remains In very good original condition throughout having original beech wood seat rails.
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fig 1. An eighteenth-century mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with brass castors.
fig 1. 18th Century Gainsborough Mahogany Library Chair

Standing well on four old replacement brass casters of good quality. The seat is a perfect height at around 45cm. The upholstery is in good condition and just in need of a new cover in the material of choice. In nice solid condition Circa 1760.

Height
99.5cm (39.17")
Width
69.5cm (27.36")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Gainsborough Mahogany Library Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154992
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An eighteenth-century mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with brass castors.
18th Century Gainsborough Mahogany Library Chair
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A Gainsborough chair, also known as a broad armchair, is an eighteenth-century English seating design featuring a wide seat, tall upholstered backrest, and open wooden arms with swept supports.

Georgian library chairs were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany for the frame and legs, paired with horsehair padding, metal springs, brass castors, and wool damask or leather upholstery.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved mahogany joinery, original corner blocks under the seat frame, hand-forged brass castors, and natural oxidisation across exposed timber surfaces.

Position the chair beside a reading light in a study, accent a corner of a living room, or place it adjacent to a minimalist desk to introduce historical contrast.

Apply natural beeswax sparingly to mahogany components twice a year to maintain hydration, and vacuum fabric upholstery on low suction using a soft brush attachment.
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