Georgian Barrel Back Armchair 18th Century

Name: A Georgain Barrel Back Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1174729
Price: 1800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Horsehair, Hessian, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCurved barrel back, Brass castors, Tapered legs, Winged sides
SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 89 cm (35 in)

This Georgian barrel back armchair frame displays exposed horsehair padding and hessian foundation material across its curved backrest, winged sides, and seat. The exposed wooden framework reveals warm brown mahogany legs with a tapered shape, supported by small brass castors on the front feet. The structural padding shows visible signs of historical wear and stripping, with unstitched stuffing and textured fibrous materials exposed on the arms and upper back sections. Measuring 104 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 89 cm deep, this traditional seating piece suits placement as a restoration project or a statement decorative item within a living room, study, or library interior. The open upholstery framework provides a rustic aesthetic suitable for period properties and English country house decorative schemes.

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Authentic Georgian examples exhibit hand-joined timber frames, original webbing or natural hair stuffing, hand-cast brass castors, and period-appropriate wear on the timber.

Re-covered in contemporary linen, velvet, or wool fabrics, this silhouette serves as a focal point in a reading nook, library, or living room alcove alongside modern furnishings.

Protect the timber legs with natural beeswax polish, keep the frame away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, and ensure sympathetic re-upholstery methods are used.

These armchairs feature solid hardwood frames, such as mahogany or beech, stuffed with horsehair, wool, and hessian, supported by tapered legs with brass castors.

A Georgian barrel back armchair is an 18th-century seating design characterised by a tall, curved backrest that wraps around the sitter to block drafts and retain warmth.

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