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Antique Georgian Walnut Chinese Chippendale-style Side Chair
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Antique Georgian Walnut Chinese Chippendale-style Side Chair

19th century
Description

A Georgian, George III, walnut side chair in the Chinese Chippendale style, dating from the late 18th century.

The chair has a shaped crest rail above an elaborately carved and pierced openwork back, combining pierced geometric patterns with scrolling foliage, carved pendant motifs and a central foliate flourish. It has a later floral upholstered seat and stands on straight front legs with splayed rear legs, the inner edges chamfered.

Dimensions:

• Height: 100.2 cm (39.45 in)

• Width: 55.5 cm (21.85 in)

• Depth: 54.5 cm (21.46 in)

• Seat height: 52 cm (20.47 in)

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Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

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Physical Dimensions
Height
100.2cm (39.45")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Chinese Chippendale Side Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226352
Dealers Notes

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description
A Georgian, George III, walnut side chair in the Chinese Chippendale style, dating from the late 18th century.

The chair has a shaped crest rail above an elaborately carved and pierced openwork back, combining pierced geometric patterns with scrolling foliage, carved pendant motifs and a central foliate flourish.

It has a later floral upholstered seat and stands on straight front legs with splayed rear legs, the inner edges chamfered.
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fig 1. A Georgian Chippendale style dark walnut side chair with carved lattice fretwork on the backrest and a pale blue and gold striped damask seat.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Walnut Chinese Chippendale-style Side Chair

Dimensions:

• Height: 100.2 cm (39.45 in)

• Width: 55.5 cm (21.85 in)

• Depth: 54.5 cm (21.46 in)

• Seat height: 52 cm (20.47 in)

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery - please contact us for a quotation.

Height
100.2cm (39.45")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Chinese Chippendale Side Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226352
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Archive I A Georgian Chippendale style dark walnut side chair with carved lattice fretwork on the backrest and a pale blue and gold striped damask seat.

Antique Georgian Walnut Chinese Chippendale-Style Side Chair

Archive II A Georgian Chippendale style dark walnut side chair with carved lattice fretwork on the backrest and a pale blue and gold striped damask seat. View II
Archive III A Georgian Chippendale style dark walnut side chair with carved lattice fretwork on the backrest and a pale blue and gold striped damask seat. View III
Archive IV A Georgian Chippendale style dark walnut side chair with carved lattice fretwork on the backrest and a pale blue and gold striped damask seat. View IV
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Archive VII A Georgian Chippendale style dark walnut side chair with carved lattice fretwork on the backrest and a pale blue and gold striped damask seat. View VII
Archive VIII A Georgian Chippendale style dark walnut side chair with carved lattice fretwork on the backrest and a pale blue and gold striped damask seat. View VIII
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A Georgian Chippendale style dark walnut side chair with carved lattice fretwork on the backrest and a pale blue and gold striped damask seat.
Antique Georgian Walnut Chinese Chippendale-Style Side Chair
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A Georgian Chippendale style dark walnut side chair with carved lattice fretwork on the backrest and a pale blue and gold striped damask seat.
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Popularised by Thomas Chippendale in the mid-18th century, Chinese Chippendale style integrates East Asian architectural motifs, such as pagodas, lattice fretwork, and geometric forms, into traditional English cabinetmaking.

Craftspeople predominantly used dense hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany, constructing frames with hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery. Backrests featured hand-carved pierced fretwork, paired with upholstered drop-in or fitted fabric seats.

Authentic Georgian examples display hand-saw marks, original joinery held by wooden pegs, and natural patination across the timber. Hand-carved fretwork typically shows slight irregularities characteristic of period hand tools.

A single fretwork chair functions effectively as an accent piece beside a writing desk, in an entryway, or paired with a contemporary dressing table. The geometric latticework provides visual texture that complements neutral modern schemes.

Position wood seating away from direct sunlight and radiator heat to prevent timber shrinkage or split joints. Dust regularly and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft lint-free cloth.
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