Mahogany Chippendale Desk Chair 1900 - 1920

Name: Impressive Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1157966
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesk Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleChippendale Style
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBall and claw feet, Cabriole legs, Carved acanthus knees, Brass stud trim
SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Chippendale style desk chair dates from 1900 and is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown finish. The upholstery consists of brown hide secured with individual brass stud work trim along the borders of the seat and the backrest. The frame stands on carved cabriole legs featuring carved acanthus leaves and shells on the knees, terminating in bold ball and claw feet. The curved arms have shepherd crook supports, leading to an upright padded back and a stuffed seat. It measures 107 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. Such a chair suits a traditional home office or a gentleman's library, providing a comfortable seat for a partners desk or a writing table. The classic proportions and timber grain fit well alongside other period furniture in a study, library, or formal living room. Daily use makes it suitable for office tasks, reading, or writing correspondence, whilst the sturdy timber frame and leather seat offer practical support for regular sitting.

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Chippendale style seating is renowned for mid-to-late 18th-century English influences, prominent carved cabriole legs, ball-and-claw feet, and elegant sweeping arms. Office and desk variants often integrate high padded backs and leather upholstery accented with brass studding.

Original and revival Chippendale armchairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods like Cuban or Honduras mahogany due to its fine grain and carving workability. Upholstery traditionally incorporated natural leather or heavy silk damasks held by brass upholstery tacks.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-carved joinery, hand-planed frame interiors, and natural hand-hammered brass tacks. Later 19th and early 20th-century Georgian Revival examples feature precise machine-assisted carving, uniform corner blocks, and modern steel screws.

A Chippendale style leather armchair serves as an anchor piece alongside modern minimalist writing desks or brass lighting fixtures. Blending rich mahogany wood tones with contemporary artwork creates a balanced contrast in modern home offices or reading corners.

Maintain mahogany frames by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and applying beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain. Keep leather upholstery moisturised using specialised leather balsam and position the chair away from direct sunlight or radiator heat.

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Impressive Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk Chair