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A George 111 Chippendale Period Mahogany Elbow Arm Chair C1780
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A George 111 Chippendale Period Mahogany Elbow Arm Chair C1780

18th century
Description

A George 111 Chippendale Period Mahogany Elbow Arm Chair C1780.

A very fine looking late 18th century, English arm chair of the Chippendale period, displaying several design characteristics of the era that support a reputable workshop.

A handsome George 111 elbow chair, with shaped top rail and ornate ribbon back splat with scrolling crook arms and channelled square legs, later upholstered during the mid to latter 20th century with 100% green cotton fabric.

A well constructed chair that sits well, no wobbles or loose joints, back from our workshop after an even polish and usual check over, minimal conservation.

Dimensions

Height 93cm

Height of seat 43.5cm

Width 55cm

Depth 53cm

A superbly stylish antique chair of great function and form that can complement a classic or contemporary space.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We can recommend a whole of UK weekly delivery service £60, please enquire for Scotland.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1215832
Description
A George 111 Chippendale Period Mahogany Elbow Arm Chair C1780.
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A very fine looking late 18th century, English arm chair of the Chippendale period, displaying several design characteristics of the era that support a reputable workshop.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat.
fig 1. A George 111 Chippendale Period Mahogany Elbow Arm Chair C1780

A handsome George 111 elbow chair, with shaped top rail and ornate ribbon back splat with scrolling crook arms and channelled square legs, later upholstered during the mid to latter 20th century with 100% green cotton fabric.

fig 2. A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat.
fig 2. A George 111 Chippendale Period Mahogany Elbow Arm Chair C1780

A well constructed chair that sits well, no wobbles or loose joints, back from our workshop after an even polish and usual check over, minimal conservation.

Dimensions

Height 93cm

Height of seat 43.5cm

Width 55cm

fig 3. A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat.
fig 3. A George 111 Chippendale Period Mahogany Elbow Arm Chair C1780

Depth 53cm

A superbly stylish antique chair of great function and form that can complement a classic or contemporary space.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We can recommend a whole of UK weekly delivery service £60, please enquire for Scotland.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Chippendale Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215832
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat.

A George 111 Chippendale Period Mahogany Elbow Arm Chair C1780

Archive II A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat. View II
Archive III A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat. View III
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Archive V A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat. View VI
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A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat.
A George 111 Chippendale Period Mahogany Elbow Arm Chair C1780
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A George III mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept armrests, and a green upholstered seat.
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George III Chippendale armchairs, originating in the mid-to-late 18th century, are defined by their pierced central back splats, sweeping crest rails, and curved arm supports. They typically feature solid mahogany construction paired with straight or cabriole legs.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, valued for its rich grain and structural stability. Seats were traditionally upholstered in wool, silk damask, or leather over timber frames.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved details, hand-cut splat backs, and original mortise-and-tenon joints secured with wooden pegs. Tool marks on the unexposed timber underside and natural oxidisation of the wood grain also indicate period authenticity.

A Chippendale elbow chair serves as a functional accent piece beside a contemporary writing desk, in a hallway, or alongside modern upholstered furniture. The dark wood tones create visual structure when set against modern light neutral backgrounds.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying high-grade beeswax once or twice annually. Keep the chair away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, joint loosening, and fabric fading.
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