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George 1st Style Irish Armchair in Tapestry Fabric
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George 1st Style Irish Armchair in Tapestry Fabric

19th century
Sold 24 July 2026 · TallBoy Interiors
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This is a very unusual, extremely high quality 19th century Irish country house armchair in George I style. It is upholstered in original tapestry which has a wonderfully worn colour to it. The chair itself is quite large and had a beautiful shape to its back. The frame is mahogany and has small hoof feet. Overall condition is very good with attractive wear throughout and perfectly useable.

Height 105cm Width 72cm (arms) 74cm (legs) Depth 75cm Depth of seat 50cm Height of seat 43cm

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this George I Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1216313
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SKU00002530
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This is a very unusual, extremely high quality 19th century Irish country house armchair in George I style. It is upholstered in original tapestry which has a wonderfully worn colour to it. The chair itself is quite large and had a beautiful shape to its back. The frame is mahogany and has small hoof feet. Overall condition is very good with attractive wear throughout and perfectly useable.

Height 105cm Width 72cm (arms) 74cm (legs) Depth 75cm Depth of seat 50cm Height of seat 43cm

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this George I Armchair to the 19th Century.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216313
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002530
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An antique George I style armchair upholstered in patterned tapestry fabric with carved cabriole legs and scroll arms. SOLD24 JUL 26
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Archive I An antique George I style armchair upholstered in patterned tapestry fabric with carved cabriole legs and scroll arms. SOLD24 JUL 26

George 1st Style Irish Armchair in Tapestry Fabric

Archive II An antique George I style armchair upholstered in patterned tapestry fabric with carved cabriole legs and scroll arms. View II
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Archive IX An antique George I style armchair upholstered in patterned tapestry fabric with carved cabriole legs and scroll arms. View IX
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An antique George I style armchair upholstered in patterned tapestry fabric with carved cabriole legs and scroll arms.
George 1st Style Irish armchair in Tapestry fabric
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An antique George I style armchair upholstered in patterned tapestry fabric with carved cabriole legs and scroll arms.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Mahogany, Tapestry fabric]
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, H-stretcher, Scroll arms, Tapestry upholstery
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

The George I style, spanning the early 18th century, is characterised by heavy use of walnut and early mahogany, graceful cabriole legs, pad feet, and a transition from heavy baroque ornamentation to cleaner, more curved lines.

Authentic pieces typically feature dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques, with hand-carved details and horsehair or wool stuffing beneath the upholstery.

Identification relies on examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, construction joints, hand-forged fixings, and the natural oxidisation of the wood beneath the finish.

Such pieces function well as statement seating in contemporary spaces, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls and minimalist architecture to add historical depth and texture.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting and fabric degradation, alongside gentle vacuuming with a textile attachment.
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