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Fine Mid 18th Century Mahogany Armchair
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Fine Mid 18th Century Mahogany Armchair

18th century
Sold 10 October 2025 · Holmes Antiques
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An outstanding and rare George II Mahogany Armchair of good colour, in superb and very original condition. Having wonderfully carved foliate top rail, fluted uprights, and pierced splat with carved decoration. The beautifully shaped arms with scroll carved terminals, the front rail having gadroon decoration to the bottom edge leading into the cabriole legs with boldly carved acanthus leaf and claw and ball feet. Circa 1755.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Mid 18th Century Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1170922
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
An outstanding and rare George II Mahogany Armchair of good colour, in superb and very original condition.
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Having wonderfully carved foliate top rail, fluted uprights, and pierced splat with carved decoration.
Holmes Antiques

The beautifully shaped arms with scroll carved terminals, the front rail having gadroon decoration to the bottom edge leading into the cabriole legs with boldly carved acanthus leaf and claw and ball feet. Circa 1755.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Mid 18th Century Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170922
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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Archive I An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Mid 18th Century Mahogany Armchair

Archive II An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View II
Archive III An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View VI
Archive VII An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View VII
Archive VIII An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View VIII
Archive IX An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View IX
Archive X An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View X
Archive XI An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View XI
Archive XII An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View XII
Archive XIII An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat. View XIII
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An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat.
Fine Mid 18th Century Mahogany Armchair
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An antique mid-18th century mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, and a red velvet upholstered seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, Cabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Scrolled armrests
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

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The Georgian era spans the reigns of the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover (1714 to 1830), characterised by classical proportions, sophisticated carving, and the transition from walnut to mahogany as the primary cabinet timber.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and often featured hand-carved decorative motifs and upholstered drop-in seats.

Authentication relies on examining timber oxidisation, tool marks, hand-cut secondary woods, structural wear patterns consistent with age, and traditional joinery methods free of modern fasteners.

Pairing a historically significant wooden armchair with contemporary minimalist furnishings creates a sophisticated contrast, allowing the craftsmanship and rich timber tones to serve as a focal point.

Maintain stable relative humidity levels, keep pieces away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to nourish the polished surface.
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