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George III 'Cockpen' Armchair
William Carr Antiques
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George III 'Cockpen' Armchair

18th century
Description

A Georgian 'Cockpen' open armchair.

Circa 1800.

A lovely period example and an iconic design.

The chair is crafted mainly from mahogany, with choice veneering to the back rest.

The front legs appear to be cut from laburnum wood, the rear legs have had sympathetic and historic slicing to where the leg terminates, thus priced accordingly.

An interesting use and mixture of woods, slight movement to the arms, otherwise structurally sound.

Minor imperfections to be expected.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Cockpen Armchair to the Georgian era.

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SA1222419
Description
A Georgian 'Cockpen' open armchair.

Circa 1800.

A lovely period example and an iconic design.

The chair is crafted mainly from mahogany, with choice veneering to the back rest.

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The front legs appear to be cut from laburnum wood, the rear legs have had sympathetic and historic slicing to where the leg terminates, thus priced accordingly.
William Carr Antiques

An interesting use and mixture of woods, slight movement to the arms, otherwise structurally sound.

Minor imperfections to be expected.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Cockpen Armchair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222419
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a lattice fretwork backrest, open arms, and a patterned upholstered seat cushion.
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Archive I A George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a lattice fretwork backrest, open arms, and a patterned upholstered seat cushion.

George III 'Cockpen' Armchair

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A George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a lattice fretwork backrest, open arms, and a patterned upholstered seat cushion.
George III 'Cockpen' Armchair
Ref: SA1222419
A George III mahogany Cockpen armchair featuring a lattice fretwork backrest, open arms, and a patterned upholstered seat cushion.
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FAQs

A Cockpen chair is an 18th-century seat design originating in Scotland, inspired by Chinese Chippendale fretwork with interlocking lattice patterns in the backrest and arms.

Georgian Cockpen chairs were predominantly constructed from solid dense mahogany, prized for its strength, dark timber grain, and suitability for precise carving.

Authentic George III armchairs exhibit hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, genuine hand-planed surfaces, historical patina, and period-correct corner spandrels or square legs.

Place the chair as a standalone accent piece beside a reading desk, within a hall scheme, or paired beside a fireplace to add architectural pattern.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax annually along the grain, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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