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Antique Leather and Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
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Antique Leather and Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 December 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A smart and very well made antique leather and mahogany Gainsborough armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.

The quality is superb, this is a nice early model with a gorgeous patina. The leather has just the right amount of wear and has a lovely colour tone, we have had this revived by our leather restorer.

The mahogany has also been re-polished, this is in very good condition for its age, with just some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width – 25 inches , 63 cm

Depth – 27 inches , 69 cm

Height – 39 inches , 100 cm

Seat height – 16 inches , 41 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160249
Dealers Internal Reference
10957
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Description
A smart and very well made antique leather and mahogany Gainsborough armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.

The quality is superb, this is a nice early model with a gorgeous patina.

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The leather has just the right amount of wear and has a lovely colour tone, we have had this revived by our leather restorer.
Marylebone Antiques
fig 1. An antique mahogany Gainsborough armchair featuring button-tufted dark brown leather upholstery and brass nailhead trim.
fig 1. Antique Leather and Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

The mahogany has also been re-polished, this is in very good condition for its age, with just some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width – 25 inches , 63 cm

Depth – 27 inches , 69 cm

Height – 39 inches , 100 cm

Seat height – 16 inches , 41 cm

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160249
Dealers Internal Ref
10957
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique mahogany Gainsborough armchair featuring button-tufted dark brown leather upholstery and brass nailhead trim.
Antique Leather and Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsButton tufting, Brass nailhead trim, Straight square legs, H-stretcher base
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

FAQs

A Gainsborough armchair is a wide, upholstered armchair with short open arms, designed in mid-18th-century England and commonly used at a writing desk or in a library.

Authentic period pieces are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, upholstered in hand-dyed leather, and finished with brass tack detailing.

Identification involves examining the timber grain, hand-cut joinery, traditional webbing and horsehair stuffing, and the natural patination on the leather and wood surfaces.

This chair functions well as a sophisticated desk chair in a home office or as an occasional accent piece paired with contemporary minimalist furniture to create textural contrast.

Preservation requires keeping the piece out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and periodically treating the leather with specialized natural waxes or balms to prevent cracking.
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