Carved Mahogany Desk Chair 1900 - 1920

Name: Desk Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1193359
Price: 575 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Carradale Farm Antiques

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The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom

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An antique Chippendale style carved mahogany open armchair with a shell crest, pierced splat back, carved cabriole legs, and an aged green leather drop-in seat pad.

Desk chair

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ObjectDesk Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleChippendale Revival
MaterialMahogany, Leather
ColourWarm Brown, Green
MotifsPierced splat, Shell carved crest, Cabriole legs, Scroll arms
SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 77 cm (30 in)

This 1900 Chippendale revival desk chair employs warm brown mahogany with shell-carved crest detailing, cabriole legs, and scroll arms. The open armchair exhibits a pierced splat back and an aged green leather drop-in seat pad. Visible decorative features include carved ornamentation on the cabriole legs and scrolled wooden terminals on the open arms. The woodwork displays surface wear and a rich grain, while the leather seat shows patination and age-related cracks. Measuring 104 cm high by 77 cm wide, the desk chair requires minimal floor space in a study or library. Placed beside a traditional partner desk or secretary, it provides a comfortable seating option for reading or writing. The classical silhouette integrates smoothly into period interiors, pairing effectively with dark wood furnishings and traditional carpets. Daily use suits a home study, executive office, or heritage library setting.

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Chippendale style chairs originate from 18th-century English cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, characterised by carved crest rails, pierced central splats, elegant curved arms, and cabriole legs.

Pieces from this tradition were primarily crafted from solid dense timber such as mahogany or walnut, using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery paired with leather or damask upholstery.

Look for hand-carved decorative motifs, hand-cut joinery behind the seat rails, natural ageing on timber surfaces, and drop-in seat frame construction.

Pair the chair with a minimalist modern desk or place it in a reading corner alongside contemporary metal floor lamps to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Clean the wood with a soft microfiber cloth and apply natural beeswax polish periodically, while treating the leather seat with a dedicated conditioner to prevent drying.

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