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A Magnificent 19th Century Walnut Library Armchair
Holmes Antiques
for sale €3,744     $4,064
£3,200

Holmes Antiques

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A Magnificent 19th Century Walnut Library Armchair

19th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A fantastic quality 19th Century Walnut Armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey, Cabinet maker to the king. A wonderfully executed example with Crook arms and boldly carved hipped Cabriole legs with pierced claw and ball feet. The front rail is Carved to the centre with an unusual motif, this pattern can be seen on rare examples of this model of chair made by Grendey in the early part of the 18th Century. The piece has developed a good colour and wonderful skin over the years.

The Chair is of good large proportions and in fine solid condition, the seat hight is a perfect 46cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA1190869
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
A fantastic quality 19th Century Walnut Armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey, Cabinet maker to the king.
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A wonderfully executed example with Crook arms and boldly carved hipped Cabriole legs with pierced claw and ball feet.
Holmes Antiques

The front rail is Carved to the centre with an unusual motif, this pattern can be seen on rare examples of this model of chair made by Grendey in the early part of the 18th Century. The piece has developed a good colour and wonderful skin over the years.

The Chair is of good large proportions and in fine solid condition, the seat hight is a perfect 46cm.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Library Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190869
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

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

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A 19th-century walnut library armchair upholstered in terracotta velvet with carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.
A Magnificent 19th Century Walnut Library Armchair
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A 19th-century walnut library armchair upholstered in terracotta velvet with carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.
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A 19th-century library armchair is a high-backed seat designed for comfort while reading or working in formal studies. These chairs usually display exposed timber arm supports, hand-carved decorative motifs, and robust upholstered seating.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak for the structural frames. Upholstery frequently featured natural horsehair padding covered in velvet, leather, or heavy woven fabrics.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-carving along the apron and legs, traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, and original wood patination along areas of wear.

A period library chair acts as an accent piece in modern rooms when placed alongside contemporary lighting, sleek side tables, or clean-lined shelving, providing contrast and visual depth.

Clean walnut woodwork with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically to preserve the finish. Vacuum velvet gently with a soft brush attachment and address fabric spills immediately using specialized upholstery cleaners.
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