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18th Century Italian Walnut Armchair
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
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18th Century Italian Walnut Armchair

18th century
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18th century Italian Walnut armchair with applied 18th century carvings and crest. Finely carved finials with lion and shields. Excellent colour and quality. Seat height of 46 cms

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Physical Dimensions
Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Italian Carved Walnut Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1179086
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Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
18th century Italian Walnut armchair with applied 18th century carvings and crest. Finely carved finials with lion and shields. Excellent colour and quality. Seat height of 46 cms

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Height
118cm (46.46")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Italian Carved Walnut Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179086
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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An 18th-century Italian dark walnut armchair featuring intricate openwork foliage carving across the back rails and front stretcher, turned supports, and a patterned woven seat.
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Archive I An 18th-century Italian dark walnut armchair featuring intricate openwork foliage carving across the back rails and front stretcher, turned supports, and a patterned woven seat.

18th century Italian Walnut Armchair

Archive II An 18th-century Italian dark walnut armchair featuring intricate openwork foliage carving across the back rails and front stretcher, turned supports, and a patterned woven seat. View II
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An 18th-century Italian dark walnut armchair featuring intricate openwork foliage carving across the back rails and front stretcher, turned supports, and a patterned woven seat.
18th century Italian Walnut Armchair
Ref: SA1179086
An 18th-century Italian dark walnut armchair featuring intricate openwork foliage carving across the back rails and front stretcher, turned supports, and a patterned woven 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.

Eighteenth-century Italian armchairs are recognised for their solid timber construction, architectural silhouettes, and elaborate decorative carving. Influenced by Baroque and Rococo movements, they frequently feature carved horizontal back rails, turned supports, and decorative central stretchers.

Walnut was the predominant wood choice in Italy due to its fine grain, strength, and suitability for detailed carving. Frames were traditionally joined using mortise and tenon construction, paired with drop-in or upholstered seats framed with decorative brass studs.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-carving with subtle irregularities, hand-cut joinery, and natural age-related patination in the timber. Look for historic tool marks on the underside and wear patterns consistent with centuries of use on armrests and stretchers.

A carved period chair serves as a sculptural statement piece when placed in an entryway, living room corner, or study. Reupholstering the seat in a contemporary neutral fabric bridges historical craftsmanship with modern decor schemes.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber and protect its original finish.
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