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Antique Gentleman's Elbow Chair, English, Morning Room Seat, Georgian, C.1800
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Antique Gentleman's Elbow Chair, English, Morning Room Seat, Georgian, C.1800

18th century
Description

This is an antique Gentleman's Elbow chair. An English, mahogany desk or morning room seat in Chippendale taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

A wonderful example of Thomas Chippendale-inspired craftsmanship, offering elegance, comfort and refined decorative interest.

Select stocks display fine grain interest with warm caramel hues

Presents a desirable aged patina, the cushion with some light marking

Ideal for the morning room, study or refined reception spaces

Professionally reupholstered in the traditional manner for lasting comfort

Chippendale influence to the crest rail in cupid's bow or yoke form

The famous Chippendale Ears adorn each side of the crest rail

Decorative back splat with striking pierced fretwork artistry

Graceful arms extend outward, terminating in scrolled knuckles over serpentine supports

Deeply cushioned drop-in seat cushion furnished in a champagne gold foliate upholstery

Quality silk cotton fabric presents a shimmering finish to the broad acanthus pattern

Standing upon square section front legs, with gently splayed legs to the rear

Each leg united front to back with a robust double H-stretcher

This is a fine antique gentleman's elbow chair, graced with appealing Chippendale overtones and quality craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 72cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Height: 86cm (33.75'')

Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Seat Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Elbow Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229290
Dealers Internal Reference
26206
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Description
This is an antique Gentleman's Elbow chair.
An English, mahogany desk or morning room seat in Chippendale taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
London Fine Antiques

A wonderful example of Thomas Chippendale-inspired craftsmanship, offering elegance, comfort and refined decorative interest.

fig 1. An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept arms, and a cream patterned upholstered seat.
fig 1. Antique Gentleman's Elbow Chair, English, Morning Room Seat, Georgian, C.1800

Select stocks display fine grain interest with warm caramel hues

Presents a desirable aged patina, the cushion with some light marking

Ideal for the morning room, study or refined reception spaces

Professionally reupholstered in the traditional manner for lasting comfort

fig 2. An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept arms, and a cream patterned upholstered seat.
fig 2. Antique Gentleman's Elbow Chair, English, Morning Room Seat, Georgian, C.1800

Chippendale influence to the crest rail in cupid's bow or yoke form

The famous Chippendale Ears adorn each side of the crest rail

Decorative back splat with striking pierced fretwork artistry

Graceful arms extend outward, terminating in scrolled knuckles over serpentine supports

fig 3. An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept arms, and a cream patterned upholstered seat.
fig 3. Antique Gentleman's Elbow Chair, English, Morning Room Seat, Georgian, C.1800

Deeply cushioned drop-in seat cushion furnished in a champagne gold foliate upholstery

Quality silk cotton fabric presents a shimmering finish to the broad acanthus pattern

Standing upon square section front legs, with gently splayed legs to the rear

fig 4. An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept arms, and a cream patterned upholstered seat.
fig 4. Antique Gentleman's Elbow Chair, English, Morning Room Seat, Georgian, C.1800

Each leg united front to back with a robust double H-stretcher

This is a fine antique gentleman's elbow chair, graced with appealing Chippendale overtones and quality craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 72cm (28.25'')

Max Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Max Height: 86cm (33.75'')

Seat Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Seat Depth: 47cm (18.5'')

Seat Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Elbow Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229290
Dealers Internal Ref
26206
London Fine Antiques
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An antique Georgian mahogany elbow chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, swept arms, and a cream patterned upholstered seat.
Antique Gentleman's Elbow Chair, English, Morning Room Seat, Georgian, C.1800
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Georgian elbow chairs, popular throughout the 18th century, are defined by their balanced proportions, mahogany construction, swept arm supports, and intricate back splats often featuring fretwork carving influenced by designers like Thomas Chippendale.

Primary cabinet woods included dense mahogany joined using traditional mortise and tenon carpentry. Seats were frequently upholstered in natural fibres such as wool damask, silk, or needlepoint tapestry.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut joinery, hand-sawn timber marks on internal rails, natural oxidisation beneath seat frames, and original corner block construction rather than modern screws or machine dowels.

A period elbow chair can serve as an accent piece in a modern study or hallway, juxtaposed against plain walls or paired with contemporary upholstered fabrics to balance the dark timber tones.

Maintain timber finishes by applying a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year, buffing gently with a soft cloth. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent drying and timber shrinkage.
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