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Georgian Mahogany Carver Circa 1820
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Georgian Mahogany Carver Circa 1820

18th century
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A superb mahogany carver - circa 1820 with an attractive, unusual back bar. The drop in seat is in excellent condition having been re-webbed and re-covered.

Would be ideal as an office chair but could be used anywhere in the home.

Height - 83cm / 32.5"

Width - 56cm / 22"

Depth - 43cm / 17"

Height to seat - 43cm / 17"

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Carver Chair to the Georgian era.

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Description
A superb mahogany carver - circa 1820 with an attractive, unusual back bar. The drop in seat is in excellent condition having been re-webbed and re-covered.

Would be ideal as an office chair but could be used anywhere in the home.

Height - 83cm / 32.5"

Width - 56cm / 22"

Depth - 43cm / 17"

Height to seat - 43cm / 17"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Carver Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228212
Dealers Internal Ref
57/78/454
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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A late Georgian mahogany carver chair featuring carved reeded back rails, curved armrests, and a blue patterned drop-in seat.
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Archive I A late Georgian mahogany carver chair featuring carved reeded back rails, curved armrests, and a blue patterned drop-in seat.

Georgian mahogany carver circa 1820

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A late Georgian mahogany carver chair featuring carved reeded back rails, curved armrests, and a blue patterned drop-in seat.
Georgian mahogany carver circa 1820
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A late Georgian mahogany carver chair featuring carved reeded back rails, curved armrests, and a blue patterned drop-in seat.
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A Georgian carver chair is an arm-bearing dining chair originally designed for the head of a dining table to facilitate carving meat. Typically crafted during the eighteenth or early nineteenth century, these chairs feature carved timber frames, curved armrests, and padded drop-in or fixed seats.

During the late Georgian era, dense hardwoods such as mahogany and walnut were favoured for their durability and fine grain. Construction involved hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, reeded timber details, and upholstery using natural fillings covered in woven fabrics or leather.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-carved joinery, hand-planed timber surfaces, and natural age oxidisation on the underside of the frame. Look for hand-cut jointing pins, historical wear along the stretcher rails, and proportions consistent with early 19th-century design.

A single carver chair functions effectively as a standalone accent piece at a writing desk, inside a hallway, or positioned beside a side table. Combining historic mahogany seating with contemporary textiles or neutral room palettes provides a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a pure beeswax polish once or twice a year along the direction of the grain. Avoid placing wood near direct heat sources or in areas with extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent shrinkage and timber splitting.
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