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Sheraton Upholstered Armchair C1790
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    The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds
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Sheraton Upholstered Armchair C1790

18th century
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Sheraton upholstered armchair , shield back, with original painted decoration, English c1790

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The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Sheraton Painted Upholstered Armchair to the 1750s.

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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

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Sheraton upholstered armchair , shield back, with original painted decoration, English c1790
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Sheraton Painted Upholstered Armchair to the 1750s.

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The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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A late 18th-century Sheraton style armchair featuring a cream painted frame decorated with green foliage motifs, a shield-shaped backrest, and sage green upholstery.
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Archive I A late 18th-century Sheraton style armchair featuring a cream painted frame decorated with green foliage motifs, a shield-shaped backrest, and sage green upholstery.

Sheraton Upholstered Armchair C1790

Archive II A late 18th-century Sheraton style armchair featuring a cream painted frame decorated with green foliage motifs, a shield-shaped backrest, and sage green upholstery. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century Sheraton style armchair featuring a cream painted frame decorated with green foliage motifs, a shield-shaped backrest, and sage green upholstery. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century Sheraton style armchair featuring a cream painted frame decorated with green foliage motifs, a shield-shaped backrest, and sage green upholstery. View IV
Archive V A late 18th-century Sheraton style armchair featuring a cream painted frame decorated with green foliage motifs, a shield-shaped backrest, and sage green upholstery. View V
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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
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At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/realwood
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A late 18th-century Sheraton style armchair featuring a cream painted frame decorated with green foliage motifs, a shield-shaped backrest, and sage green upholstery.
Sheraton upholstered armchair c1790
Ref: SA1202438
A late 18th-century Sheraton style armchair featuring a cream painted frame decorated with green foliage motifs, a shield-shaped backrest, and sage green upholstery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleSheraton Neoclassical
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
  • ColourSage Green and Cream
  • MotifsShield back, Tapered legs, Hand-painted foliage, Roundel paterae

This Sheraton armchair belongs to the neoclassical period around 1790. The piece consists of a cream painted wooden frame detailed with hand-painted green foliage motifs, ribbon bows on the upper legs, and roundel paterae at the arm terminals. The curved arms slope downward to tapered legs that finish in small turned feet. Both the shield-shaped backrest and the generous drop-in seat are upholstered in a sage green fabric, edged with matching piping that traces the curved outline of the back. Subtle variations in the painted finish and the softened edges of the woodwork show natural signs of age and handling over the centuries. Measuring 94 cm in height, the armchair suits placement as a striking accent seat in a living room, a bedroom dressing area, or a study. The traditional silhouette and muted green and cream palette integrate smoothly into both period interiors and contemporary spaces seeking a touch of classic English style.

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Sheraton seating from around 1790 typically features Neoclassical influences, light proportions, slender turned or tapered legs, and often incorporates hand-painted decorative motifs such as husks, ribbons, and paterae.

These chairs were constructed primarily from hardwoods such as beech, birch, or mahogany, which were subsequently primed, painted in light shades, hand-detailed with painted motifs, and upholstered in woven fabrics.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural minor asymmetry in hand-turned timber, hand-painted details showing historical wear, and signs of past re-upholstery on the frame.

Positioning a painted Neoclassical chair alongside contemporary neutral upholstery creates balanced contrast, serving as an accent piece in a living room, bedroom corner, or hallway.

Clean the painted timber frame gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or water, and position the piece away from direct radiator heat to prevent timber movement.
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