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Superb 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Armchair
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Superb 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Armchair

18th century
Sold 19 September 2026 · Holmes Antiques
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A most wonderful 18th Century Mahogany Armchair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale of outstanding golden faded colour, having a beautiful and elegantly carved back with fine details to the flowing acanthus leaf and C scrolls which adorn the crest legs and splat. The shaped arms and uprights flowing in perfect harmony and terminating with finely carved scrolls. In perfect original condition remaining solid and strong and having lost no height from the feet. Circa 1760.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chippendale Armchair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1222048
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

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A most wonderful 18th Century Mahogany Armchair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale of outstanding golden faded colour, having a beautiful and elegantly carved back with fine details to the flowing acanthus leaf and C scrolls which adorn the crest legs and splat. The shaped arms and uprights flowing in perfect harmony and terminating with finely carved scrolls. In perfect original condition remaining solid and strong and having lost no height from the feet. Circa 1760.
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chippendale Armchair to the 18th Century.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1222048
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a floral needlepoint drop-in seat. SOLD19 SEP 26
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a floral needlepoint drop-in seat. SOLD19 SEP 26

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Archive II An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a floral needlepoint drop-in seat. View II
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An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a floral needlepoint drop-in seat.
Superb 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Armchair
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An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale mahogany armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a floral needlepoint drop-in seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Tapestry, Timber
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, Serpentine crest rail, H-stretcher, Carved arm supports
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This 18th century Georgian Chippendale armchair is constructed from dark brown mahogany timber and upholstered with a floral needlepoint tapestry drop-in seat. The design incorporates a serpentine crest rail, a carved pierced splat back, shaped arms with finely carved scroll terminals, and an H-stretcher uniting the straight legs. The visible decorative elements include flowing acanthus leaves and C scrolls carved into the crest and splat. The chair measures 99 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Such a piece suits placement in a living room, study, or hallway as a seating option or a decorative accent. It integrates well within an English country house interior style while providing a functional armchair for daily use or occasional sitting.

FAQs

A mahogany carver chair functions effectively as a focal desk chair in a home study, an accent chair in an entry hall, or mixed with modern dining furniture for an eclectic aesthetic.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax annually while keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved details with minor irregularities, hand-sawn timber marks on unseen framework, original H-stretchers, and natural oxidation on unvarnished underside surfaces.

These chairs were primarily constructed from solid dense mahogany, featuring mortise and tenon joinery, corner block reinforcements, and frequently incorporating drop-in seats upholstered in needlepoint or damask fabric.

Chippendale armchairs, originating in the mid-to-late 18th century, are defined by intricate carved splats, serpentine crest rails, and structural proportions influenced by Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese design traditions.
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