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William IV Mahogany Desk Chair
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William IV Mahogany Desk Chair

19th century
Description

William IV Mahogany Desk Chair.

This Chair is Raised Upon Typical William IV Turned and Carved Front Legs and Swept Back Legs.

Having Wonderful Scroll Arms.

The Top and Middle Back Rails Being of a Plain Form.

The Chair is Totally Original With a Lift Out Horse Hair Stuffed Seat.

Size:

Height 34 1/2" (88cm)

Width 21" (53cm)

Depth 21" (53cm)

Seat height 18 1/2" (47cm)

Seat depth 18 1/2" (47cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Desk Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1173910
Dealers Internal Reference
PP104-3
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Description
William IV Mahogany Desk Chair.

This Chair is Raised Upon Typical William IV Turned and Carved Front Legs and Swept Back Legs.

Having Wonderful Scroll Arms.

The Top and Middle Back Rails Being of a Plain Form.

The Chair is Totally Original With a Lift Out Horse Hair Stuffed Seat.

Size:

Height 34 1/2" (88cm)

Width 21" (53cm)

Depth 21" (53cm)

Seat height 18 1/2" (47cm)

Seat depth 18 1/2" (47cm

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this William IV Mahogany Desk Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173910
Dealers Internal Ref
PP104-3
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring scrolled arms, turned front legs, curved rear legs, and a dark upholstered seat.
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Archive I A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring scrolled arms, turned front legs, curved rear legs, and a dark upholstered seat.

William IV Mahogany Desk Chair

Archive II A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring scrolled arms, turned front legs, curved rear legs, and a dark upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring scrolled arms, turned front legs, curved rear legs, and a dark upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring scrolled arms, turned front legs, curved rear legs, and a dark upholstered seat. View IV
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A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring scrolled arms, turned front legs, curved rear legs, and a dark upholstered seat.
William IV Mahogany Desk Chair
Ref: SA1173910
A William IV mahogany desk chair featuring scrolled arms, turned front legs, curved rear legs, and a dark upholstered seat.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

William IV furniture, dating from 1830 to 1837, marks a transition from delicate Regency proportions to substantial Victorian styling. Chairs from this era typically exhibit heavy mahogany construction, bold scroll arms, turned front legs, and carved architectural details.

Primary cabinet timber was predominantly Cuban or West Indian mahogany, chosen for its dense grain and deep reddish-brown tone. Frame joinery used traditional mortise and tenon joints, while seats were upholstered using horsehair padding stretched over woven jute webbing.

Authentic pieces display hand-turned legs with crisp reeding or fluting, substantial weight due to dense mahogany, and swept scroll arms pinned with wooden dowels. Look for natural age patination around hand-contact points and signs of original hand-saw marks on the underside of frame rails.

Pairing a dark mahogany carver with a minimalist contemporary desk creates an appealing visual contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean modern lines. It also serves effectively as a standalone accent chair in a reading corner or study alcove.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the natural grain direction. Keep the chair clear of direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid drying out timber joinery or fading the upholstery.
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