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Mahogany & Leather Elbow Desk Chair
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Mahogany & Leather Elbow Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
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A good 1920’s mahogany and brown leather desk chair. The padded back, seat and open arms having brass studded detail, the whole raised on Queen Ann style cabriole legs with carved “C” scrolls and pad feet. Condition- very good, no damage or repairs. Dimensions:- Max. Height…37’’/ 94cm. Width…24’’/ 61cm. Depth…27’’/ 68cm. Seat Height…21’’/53cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £48.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Leather Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09397501
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Carved C-scrolls on the knees: classic early twentieth-century Queen Anne revival styling.
Rubbing and softening to the pad feet: honest wear from domestic use.
Creasing and gentle mellowing of the brown leather: decades of regular seating.
Smooth finish wear along the arm scrolls: handling by generations of sitters.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1199643
Dealers Internal Reference
24868
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Description
A good 1920’s mahogany and brown leather desk chair.
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The padded back, seat and open arms having brass studded detail, the whole raised on Queen Ann style cabriole legs with carved “C” scrolls and pad feet.
John Howkins Antiques

Condition- very good, no damage or repairs. Dimensions:- Max. Height…37’’/ 94cm. Width…24’’/ 61cm. Depth…27’’/ 68cm. Seat Height…21’’/53cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £48.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Leather Desk Chair to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09397501
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Carved C-scrolls on the knees: classic early twentieth-century Queen Anne revival styling.
Rubbing and softening to the pad feet: honest wear from domestic use.
Creasing and gentle mellowing of the brown leather: decades of regular seating.
Smooth finish wear along the arm scrolls: handling by generations of sitters.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199643
Dealers Internal Ref
24868
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An antique brown leather upholstered elbow desk chair featuring a carved mahogany frame, cabriole front legs, padded seat and backrest, and brass stud trim.
Mahogany & Leather Elbow Desk Chair
Ref: SA1199643
An antique brown leather upholstered elbow desk chair featuring a carved mahogany frame, cabriole front legs, padded seat and backrest, and brass stud trim.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Brass studding, Padded backrest, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This 1920 Georgian Revival desk chair is constructed from mahogany and upholstered in warm brown leather. The piece has a padded backrest and seat, open scroll arms, and is trimmed with brass studs along the edges. The frame is supported by cabriole front legs featuring carved C-scrolls at the top and pad feet at the base. The chair measures 94 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 68 cm deep, with a seat height of 53 cm. Suitable for a traditional gentleman's library or study, this elbow chair provides a comfortable seating option at a writing desk or executive workspace. The durable materials and sturdy construction make it practical for daily use, while the classic timber finish and studded details complement period-inspired home offices and reading rooms.

FAQs

A mahogany leather elbow desk chair typically features a solid timber frame with curved armrests, cabriole or turned legs, and leather upholstery secured with decorative brass studs. Popular throughout the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, these chairs were designed for comfort during long working hours in private studies and libraries.

Historically, high-quality library chairs were constructed from dense hardwoods like solid mahogany or oak. The upholstery utilised full-grain hides, padded with natural materials such as horsehair, coconut fibre, or cotton felt, and detailed with hand-tacked brass upholstery studs.

Authentic pieces usually display traditional joinery techniques, such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, natural wear patterns on the timber frame, and genuine patination on the leather upholstery. The underside of the frame often reveals hand-sawn timber elements and aged webbing.

An antique leather elbow chair functions effectively as a focal point at a modern writing desk or as a standalone reading chair in a study. Combining aged leather and rich mahogany with contemporary minimalist lighting creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Leather upholstery requires periodic application of a specialized leather conditioner to maintain flexibility and prevent drying or cracking. The mahogany frame should be dusted regularly and dressed with a natural beeswax polish while avoiding direct sunlight and strong heat sources.
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