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Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chair
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for sale €8,483     $9,208
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Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chair

18th century
Description

A George II carved mahogany side chair; the upholstered back and seat with a camel back top rail and a serpentine front seat rail raised on bold cabriole legs which have acanthus carved ears and terminate in French scroll toes carved with scales.

This Georgain chair has been professionally reupholstered and is is covered in a birch coloured damask.

Height to seat: 17.5" (44.5cm)

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Side Chair to the 1750s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09461733
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques Date1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-280 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1750s:
Dense tack holes covering the frame: repeated reupholstery over more than two centuries.
Acanthus carving and scrolled feet: mid-18th-century Rococo design.
Mortise and tenon seat joints: hand cabinet work of the period.
Dark patina and softened edges on the mahogany legs: long handling and care.

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
93.5cm (36.81")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
62.2cm (24.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1208819
Dealers Internal Reference
BA732
Description
A George II carved mahogany side chair; the upholstered back and seat with a camel back top rail and a serpentine front seat rail raised on bold cabriole legs which have acanthus carved ears and terminate in French scroll toes carved with scales.
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This Georgain chair has been professionally reupholstered and is is covered in a birch coloured damask.
Reindeer Antiques

Height to seat: 17.5" (44.5cm)

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Side Chair to the 1750s.

Independent Date Report ID 09461733
Dealer's Item Date1750s
Sellingantiques dating1750s
Sellingantiques agingItem 260-280 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1750s:
Dense tack holes covering the frame: repeated reupholstery over more than two centuries.
Acanthus carving and scrolled feet: mid-18th-century Rococo design.
Mortise and tenon seat joints: hand cabinet work of the period.
Dark patina and softened edges on the mahogany legs: long handling and care.

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
93.5cm (36.81")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
62.2cm (24.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208819
Dealers Internal Ref
BA732
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A Georgian upholstered side chair featuring beige floral damask fabric and carved mahogany cabriole front legs.
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Archive I A Georgian upholstered side chair featuring beige floral damask fabric and carved mahogany cabriole front legs.

Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chair

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A Georgian upholstered side chair featuring beige floral damask fabric and carved mahogany cabriole front legs.
Georgian carved mahogany side chair
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A Georgian upholstered side chair featuring beige floral damask fabric and carved mahogany cabriole front legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Damask Fabric
  • ColourBeige, Warm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved knees, Damask upholstery, Padded back
  • SizeH 93.5 cm (37 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 62.2 cm (24 in)

This George II side chair belongs to the Georgian period of 1750 and follows a Georgian style. The piece uses solid mahogany and birch-coloured damask fabric, presenting a warm brown wood finish paired with beige upholstery. The high padded back incorporates a camel-back top rail, above a seat with a serpentine front rail. Bold cabriole front legs display carved knees, acanthus-carved ears, and French scroll toes adorned with scale carving. The professional reupholstery covers both the backrest and the seat. Practical dimensions measure 93.5 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 62.2 cm deep, with a seat height of 44.5 cm. Traditional English country houses or period reception rooms suit this chair well as an occasional seat or a desk chair. Positioning it against a wall in a study, hallway, or dining area allows the carved cabriole legs and patterned damask textile to remain visible. The sturdy mahogany frame provides a comfortable upright seating position for daily residential use in sitting spaces or bedrooms decorated with traditional furnishings.

FAQs

Georgian side chairs originated in 18th-century Britain during the reigns of King George I, II, and III. They are characterised by refined proportions, the prominent use of mahogany timber, and influences ranging from Early Georgian symmetry to Rococo and Chippendale ornamentation.

These chairs were predominantly built from dense solid mahogany or walnut using hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery. Upholstery of the period employed natural jute webbing, horsehair padding, and rich woven textiles such as wool velvet or silk damask.

Authentic period chairs often display hand-carved decorative details on the knees and feet, such as acanthus leaves or ball-and-claw forms, alongside natural oxidisation on the unpainted underside framing. Slight irregularities in hand-sawn timber and hand-cut joinery also distinguish originals from 19th-century reproductions.

A single Georgian side chair operates effectively as an accent piece in a study, hallway, or beside a contemporary writing desk. Contrast the dark mahogany timber and patterned upholstery against neutral wall finishes and clean-lined furniture to emphasize the historical silhouette.

Timber surfaces require regular dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax polish to protect the finish. Fabric upholstery should be gently vacuumed using a soft brush attachment and kept away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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