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A Chippendale Style, George 111 Elm Elbow Chair with Drop-in Seat, C1800
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A Chippendale Style, George 111 Elm Elbow Chair with Drop-in Seat, C1800

18th century
Sold 14 November 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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Description

A Chippendale Style, George 111 Elm Elbow Chair with Drop-In Seat c1800.

A fine quality George 111 elm, elbow arm or reading chair of graceful and elegant proportions, exquisite design, a Chippendale style featuring elements traditional of the period with shaped top rail and splat, original drop-in seat, later upholstered in the 20th century with an attractive floral cotton fabric.

A deep and wide seat makes this an ideal desk or reading chair, with excellent workshop quality construction, elegant elbow, crook arms with scroll ends square leg supports. A strong presence and robust chair in mostly excellent structural and cosmetic condition, sits well with no structural defects, minimal and minor historic repairs to an arm but negligible, a good even colour snd rich patina.

Dimensions

Length 55cm

Width 73cm

Height 75.5cm

A fine quality country house aesthetic elbow chair.

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
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Chippendale Style Elbow Chair to the Georgian era.

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SA1170213
Description
A Chippendale Style, George 111 Elm Elbow Chair with Drop-In Seat c1800.

A fine quality George 111 elm, elbow arm or reading chair of graceful and elegant proportions, exquisite design, a Chippendale style featuring elements traditional of the period with shaped top rail and splat, original drop-in seat, later upholstered in the 20th century with an attractive floral cotton fabric.

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

A strong presence and robust chair in mostly excellent structural and cosmetic condition, sits well with no structural defects, minimal and minor historic repairs to an arm but negligible, a good even colour snd rich patina.

fig 1. An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat.
fig 1. A Chippendale Style, George 111 Elm Elbow Chair with Drop-in Seat, C1800

Dimensions

Length 55cm

Width 73cm

Height 75.5cm

A fine quality country house aesthetic elbow chair.

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

fig 2. An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat.
fig 2. A Chippendale Style, George 111 Elm Elbow Chair with Drop-in Seat, C1800

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.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Chippendale Style Elbow Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170213
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Chippendale Style, George 111 Elm Elbow Chair with Drop-in Seat, C1800

Archive II An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. View II
Archive III An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. View III
Archive IV An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. View IV
Archive V An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. View V
Archive VI An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. View VI
Archive VII An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. View IX
Archive X An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat. View X
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An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat.
A Chippendale Style, George 111 Elm Elbow Chair with Drop-in Seat, C1800
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An antique Georgian elm elbow chair featuring a pierced splat back, scroll-carved arms, and a patterned drop-in seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialElm, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, Scroll arms, Drop-in seat, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 75.5 cm (30 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

FAQs

The Chippendale style, popular during the mid-to-late 18th century, is characterised by its incorporation of Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese motifs, featuring intricate pierced splat backs and graceful cabriole or straight legs.

Georgian elbow chairs were predominantly constructed from native hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, and elm, often utilising mortise and tenon joints for structural stability.

Authentication involves examining construction methods, tool marks, timber shrinkage, and patina. Hand-cut joints, original hand-forged fixings, and natural wear patterns typically indicate genuine period manufacture.

An antique elbow chair works effectively as a statement piece in a contemporary setting, providing historical contrast when paired with minimalist tables or neutral upholstery.

Preserve antique timber by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and applying periodic coats of natural beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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