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Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair C.1780–1800 Painted Distressed Desk Chair
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Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair C.1780–1800 Painted Distressed Desk Chair

18th century
For Sale by Leeds Antiques
Description

Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair c.1780–1800, Painted Distressed Desk Chair

A Georgian period mahogany armchair dating from the late eighteenth century, circa 1780–1800, of elegant Chippendale taste. The chair features a finely pierced splat back with shaped crest rail, open scrolled arms and a drop-in upholstered seat, covered in a quality woven damask fabric in a pale blue-green tone.

The square front legs and gently shaped rear legs are united by an H-form stretcher, giving the chair a pleasing sense of proportion and stability. The frame has been finished in a pale grey painted surface with light distressing and wax polish, creating an attractive decorative appearance while retaining the character of the original form.

The seat has been recently reupholstered in a period appropriate damask fabric using traditional methods, complementing the painted finish well.

An elegant and versatile Georgian armchair, well suited for use as a desk chair, dressing table chair or occasional hall chair, making it equally at home in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Dimensions:

Height: 95 cm (37 1/2")

Width: 58 cm (22 3/4")

Depth: 56 cm (22 1/4")

Seat Height: 48.5 cm (19")

Condition:

This chair is in good condition commensurate with age and is structurally sound and sturdy with no loose joints. The frame has been painted, lightly distressed and wax finished. The seat has been recently reupholstered in a traditional manner using a quality woven damask fabric.

As with all antique and vintage furniture there will be signs of age, use, marks and wear consistent with its history.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Leeds Antiques has dated this Georgian Chippendale Desk Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214462
Dealers Internal Reference
LA01000104
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Description
Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair c.1780–1800, Painted Distressed Desk Chair
A Georgian period mahogany armchair dating from the late eighteenth century, circa 1780–1800, of elegant Chippendale taste.
Leeds Antiques

The chair features a finely pierced splat back with shaped crest rail, open scrolled arms and a drop-in upholstered seat, covered in a quality woven damask fabric in a pale blue-green tone.

fig 1. A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair C.1780–1800 Painted Distressed Desk Chair

The square front legs and gently shaped rear legs are united by an H-form stretcher, giving the chair a pleasing sense of proportion and stability. The frame has been finished in a pale grey painted surface with light distressing and wax polish, creating an attractive decorative appearance while retaining the character of the original form.

fig 2. A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat.
fig 2. Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair C.1780–1800 Painted Distressed Desk Chair

The seat has been recently reupholstered in a period appropriate damask fabric using traditional methods, complementing the painted finish well.

An elegant and versatile Georgian armchair, well suited for use as a desk chair, dressing table chair or occasional hall chair, making it equally at home in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 3. A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat.
fig 3. Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair C.1780–1800 Painted Distressed Desk Chair

Dimensions:

Height: 95 cm (37 1/2")

Width: 58 cm (22 3/4")

Depth: 56 cm (22 1/4")

Seat Height: 48.5 cm (19")

Condition:

This chair is in good condition commensurate with age and is structurally sound and sturdy with no loose joints. The frame has been painted, lightly distressed and wax finished. The seat has been recently reupholstered in a traditional manner using a quality woven damask fabric.

As with all antique and vintage furniture there will be signs of age, use, marks and wear consistent with its history.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Leeds Antiques has dated this Georgian Chippendale Desk Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214462
Dealers Internal Ref
LA01000104
Leeds Antiques
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Archive I A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat.

Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair C.1780–1800 Painted Distressed Desk Chair

Archive II A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat. View II
Archive III A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat. View III
Archive IV A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat. View IV
Archive V A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat. View V
Archive VI A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat. View VII
Archive VIII A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat. View VIII
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A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat.
Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Armchair c.1780–1800 Painted Distressed Desk Chair
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A Georgian Chippendale style armchair featuring an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, a pierced back splat, and a patterned fabric seat.
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Originating in the mid-to-late 18th century, Georgian Chippendale armchairs typically feature a yoke-shaped crest rail, a decorative pierced back splat, sturdy square legs reinforced with H-stretchers, and elegantly curved armrests.

Chippendale seating was traditionally crafted from solid mahogany or local hardwoods, utilizing mortise and tenon joinery alongside drop-in upholstered seats supported by webbed timber frames.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved architectural splats, hand-planed surfaces on unexposed undersides, traditional corner block joinery, and genuine age wear surrounding joint intersections.

A painted Chippendale chair serves effectively as an accent piece for a study desk, a carver at the head of a dining table, or a sculptural seat within a bedroom corner to contrast against modern furnishings.

Dust painted woodwork using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid solvents or abrasive polish that could erode distressed paint layers or destabilize timber joints.
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