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Pair of Fine Quality Early 20thc Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs in the George II Style
LVS Decorative Arts
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£13,500
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Pair of Fine Quality Early 20thc Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs in the George II Style

1900 - 1920
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A fine pair of early 20th century mahogany Gainsborough armchairs in the George II style.

This elegant pair of chairs consist of serpentine shaped upholstered backs with stuffed seats and armrests, all finished in a fine teal silk from a Sudbury Silk Mill in Suffolk.

The arms of scroll design with carved acanthus decoration, the shaped arm supports with carved harebell and acanthus design.

The chairs are supported on four cabriole legs, the front legs with carved acanthus decoration all terminating with pad feet.

This pair of chairs are in excellent condition for age, are of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 41.5'' / 105.5cm

Width: 30.5'' / 77.5cm

Depth: 29'' / 73.75cm

Seat height: 18'' / 45.75cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
73.8cm (29.06")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs Pair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208195
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS1318
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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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Description
A fine pair of early 20th century mahogany Gainsborough armchairs in the George II style.
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This elegant pair of chairs consist of serpentine shaped upholstered backs with stuffed seats and armrests, all finished in a fine teal silk from a Sudbury Silk Mill in Suffolk.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Gainsborough-style armchairs featuring carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, upholstered in light blue patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming.
fig 1. Pair of Fine Quality Early 20thc Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs in the George II Style

The arms of scroll design with carved acanthus decoration, the shaped arm supports with carved harebell and acanthus design.

The chairs are supported on four cabriole legs, the front legs with carved acanthus decoration all terminating with pad feet.

fig 2. A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Gainsborough-style armchairs featuring carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, upholstered in light blue patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming.
fig 2. Pair of Fine Quality Early 20thc Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs in the George II Style

This pair of chairs are in excellent condition for age, are of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 41.5'' / 105.5cm

Width: 30.5'' / 77.5cm

Depth: 29'' / 73.75cm

Seat height: 18'' / 45.75cm

Height
105.5cm (41.54")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
73.8cm (29.06")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs Pair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208195
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS1318
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

Trade Associations

LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Gainsborough-style armchairs featuring carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, upholstered in light blue patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming.

Pair of Fine Quality Early 20thc Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs in the George II Style

Archive II A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Gainsborough-style armchairs featuring carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, upholstered in light blue patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming. View II
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Archive IV A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Gainsborough-style armchairs featuring carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, upholstered in light blue patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming. View IV
Archive V A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Gainsborough-style armchairs featuring carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, upholstered in light blue patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming. View V
Archive VI A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Gainsborough-style armchairs featuring carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, upholstered in light blue patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming. View VI
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A pair of early 20th-century mahogany Gainsborough-style armchairs featuring carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet, upholstered in light blue patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming.
Pair of fine quality early 20thc mahogany Gainsborough armchairs in the George II style
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A Gainsborough armchair, also known as a broad glass chair, is a type of wide, deep-seated English upholstered armchair that emerged in the 18th century. It features an upholstered back and seat, exposed carved wooden arm supports, and cabriole or square legs, named after the artist Thomas Gainsborough who frequently depicted them in portraits.

George II style Gainsborough chairs are typically constructed from solid mahogany due to its strength and suitability for intricate hand carving. Upholstery traditionally consisted of silk damask, wool tapestry, or leather, secured over horsehair padding with brass stud trim.

Key characteristics of George II style chairs include cabriole legs ending in pad or claw and ball feet, carved acanthus leaf detailing on the knees, and sweeping, down-curved arm supports with scrolled handrests.

Gainsborough armchairs work well as statement accent pieces in a formal sitting room, flanking a fireplace, or placed within a home library. Their substantial proportions and carved woodwork contrast effectively against minimalist contemporary sofas or neutral backdrops.

Maintain the mahogany woodwork by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish annually along the wood grain. Protect damask upholstery from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and use a specialized fabric cleaner or professional service for stain removal.
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