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Chinoiserie 'Cockpen' Armchair
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Chinoiserie 'Cockpen' Armchair

1900 - 1920
Description

A very decorative and stylish black chinoiserie decorated 'cockpen' armchair.

Circa 1900.

Structurally sound and ready for use.

Losses to paintwork, seat pad would benefit from re-webbing.

SH 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair to the Edwardian era.

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SA1223202
Description
A very decorative and stylish black chinoiserie decorated 'cockpen' armchair.

Circa 1900.

Structurally sound and ready for use.

Losses to paintwork, seat pad would benefit from re-webbing.

SH 45cm

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Cockpen Armchair to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223202
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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An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat.
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Archive I An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat.

Chinoiserie 'Cockpen' Armchair

Archive II An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat. View II
Archive III An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat. View III
Archive IV An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat. View IV
Archive V An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat. View V
Archive VI An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat. View VI
Archive VII An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat. View VII
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
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Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder
Verified Since Feb 2022
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William Carr Antiques
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An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat.
Chinoiserie 'Cockpen' Armchair
Ref: SA1223202
An antique ebonised Chinoiserie Cockpen armchair featuring a dark geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, straight legs, and a light-coloured fabric seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Chinoiserie
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Lacquer, Textile
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsGeometric lattice back, Fretwork arm supports, Corner spandrels, Straight square legs
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Edwardian armchair follows the Georgian Chinoiserie style, constructed from ebonised wood and lacquer in a black colour. The piece takes the traditional 'cockpen' form with a geometric lattice backrest, fretwork arm supports, corner spandrels under the seat frame, and straight square legs. Visible details include losses to the black paintwork and a light-coloured fabric seat pad that requires re-webbing. The chair measures 88 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, with a seat height of 45 cm. Position this armchair in a study, drawing room or bedroom to add character as a decorative seating option or reading chair. The historic finish and open lattice design suit traditional interiors and English Country House aesthetics alike.

FAQs

Dust gently with a clean microfibre cloth, avoid silicone-based polishes, keep the item away from direct heat sources, and maintain stable indoor humidity to prevent wood shrinkage and lacquer flaking.

A Cockpen armchair functions well as a singular accent piece in a study, hallway, or drawing room, where its strong geometric lines contrast against modern minimalist or classic tailored upholstery.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, subtle variations in the geometric lattice width, hand-carved corner brackets, and historic wear or craquelure on lacquered surfaces.

These chairs are traditionally constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany or beech, often finished with ebonising, black lacquer, or gilded Chinoiserie decoration paired with woven cane or upholstered seats.

A Cockpen chair is an 18th-century style of seating originating from Cockpen Parish Church in Scotland, defined by its Chinese-inspired geometric lattice back and fretwork construction.
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