A Chippendale Style, George 111 Mahogany Elbow Chair with Tapestry Seat C1800

18th century

Sold by Gilt and Gesso

Description

A Chippendale Style, George 111 Mahogany Elbow Chair with Tapestry Seat c1800.

A fine quality George 111 mahogany elbow arm elbow or reading chair of elegant proportions and exquisite design, a Chippendale style featuring elements traditional of the period with top rail and splat, 19th century needlepoint tapestry seat.

A deep and wide seat makes this an ideal desk or reading chair, with excellent workshop quality construction, elegant elbow arms square leg supports. The seat has some distress and wear to its sides and the buyer may wish to repair, replace or enjoy as it is with hessian and horse hair beneath. The underside webbing straps have become loose and buyer may want to repair ir replace, otherwise immediately ready for upholstery.

We are presently selling the chair as it is but, we may end listing and consign to our workshop to have the webbing straps repaired but until then, available.

Dimensions

Length 56cm

Width 59cm

Height 95cm

Presented in mostly excellent structural condition, a robust and stable chair, sits well and looks great from each side with no evidence of worn or wobbles, the rear legs have a historic repair at the base which is minimal and not uncommon, see photos.

A versatile chair for a day or bedroom, hallway or landing. An interior design chair of considerable decorative appeal with both function and form.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

UK delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £40, plus any relevant congestion charges.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £70, please enquire for Scotland.

Physical Dimensions

Height

95cm (37.40")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1169951

Description

A Chippendale Style, George 111 Mahogany Elbow Chair with Tapestry Seat c1800.

A fine quality George 111 mahogany elbow arm elbow or reading chair of elegant proportions and exquisite design, a Chippendale style featuring elements traditional of the period with top rail and splat, 19th century needlepoint tapestry seat.

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A deep and wide seat makes this an ideal desk or reading chair, with excellent workshop quality construction, elegant elbow arms square leg supports.

Gilt and Gesso

The seat has some distress and wear to its sides and the buyer may wish to repair, replace or enjoy as it is with hessian and horse hair beneath. The underside webbing straps have become loose and buyer may want to repair ir replace, otherwise immediately ready for upholstery.

fig 1. A Chippendale Style, George 111 Mahogany Elbow Chair with Tapestry Seat C1800

We are presently selling the chair as it is but, we may end listing and consign to our workshop to have the webbing straps repaired but until then, available.

Dimensions

Length 56cm

Width 59cm

Height 95cm

fig 2. A Chippendale Style, George 111 Mahogany Elbow Chair with Tapestry Seat C1800

Presented in mostly excellent structural condition, a robust and stable chair, sits well and looks great from each side with no evidence of worn or wobbles, the rear legs have a historic repair at the base which is minimal and not uncommon, see photos.