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A Vernacular Georgian Elm "Grandfather" Armchair
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A Vernacular Georgian Elm "Grandfather" Armchair

18th century
Description

A Vernacular Georgian Elm "Grandfather" Armchair with textbook patina, the shaped cresting rail above a four-splat back, out-swept arms and shaped supports, over a well-figured elm seat. Raised on square legs united by stretchers. A fine example in the country Sheraton style, possibly East Anglian, where elm – known as the “queen of English hardwoods” – was widely used.

Circa 1780–1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Elm Grandfather Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1166793
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C2508
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Description
A Vernacular Georgian Elm "Grandfather" Armchair with textbook patina, the shaped cresting rail above a four-splat back, out-swept arms and shaped supports, over a well-figured elm seat. Raised on square legs united by stretchers.
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A fine example in the country Sheraton style, possibly East Anglian, where elm – known as the “queen of English hardwoods” – was widely used.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

Circa 1780–1800

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Georgian Elm Grandfather Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166793
Dealers Internal Ref
C2508
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Salisbury Antiques Centre Profile Page

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An antique high-backed wooden armchair featuring vertical back slats, curved armrests, a contoured seat, and sturdy square legs connected by stretchers.
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Archive I An antique high-backed wooden armchair featuring vertical back slats, curved armrests, a contoured seat, and sturdy square legs connected by stretchers.

A Vernacular Georgian Elm "Grandfather" Armchair

Archive II An antique high-backed wooden armchair featuring vertical back slats, curved armrests, a contoured seat, and sturdy square legs connected by stretchers. View II
Archive III An antique high-backed wooden armchair featuring vertical back slats, curved armrests, a contoured seat, and sturdy square legs connected by stretchers. View III
Archive IV An antique high-backed wooden armchair featuring vertical back slats, curved armrests, a contoured seat, and sturdy square legs connected by stretchers. View IV
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Salisbury Antiques Centre

Salisbury Antiques Centre
Telephone 01722 410 634
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94 Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7JJ
United Kingdom
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An antique high-backed wooden armchair featuring vertical back slats, curved armrests, a contoured seat, and sturdy square legs connected by stretchers.
A Vernacular Georgian Elm "Grandfather" Armchair
Ref: SA1166793
An antique high-backed wooden armchair featuring vertical back slats, curved armrests, a contoured seat, and sturdy square legs connected by stretchers.
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Georgian vernacular armchairs were constructed by regional country craftsmen during the eighteenth century, using locally sourced hardwoods such as elm, oak, and ash rather than imported mahogany.

These chairs typically feature solid elm seats with shaped contours, mortise and tenon joinery held with wooden pegs, and sturdy stretcher bases for enhanced durability.

Authentic period pieces display hand-planed wood surfaces, uneven wear on the front stretchers from foot placement, natural timber shrinkage over time, and traditional pegged construction.

A historical wooden armchair can serve as an accent chair in an entryway, alongside a minimalist desk, or paired with contemporary neutral upholstery in a living space.

Elm furniture should be dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with clear beeswax paste, keeping it away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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