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George III Giltwood Arm Chair - Thomas Chippendale C.1770
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George III Giltwood Arm Chair - Thomas Chippendale C.1770

18th century
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Newly upholstered in a spring green pure silk from the Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company (thickly woven from an original 18th century fabric pattern) and with double piped and button back original detailing.

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With anthemion and ribbon carving to the arms, fluted tapered legs with leafy terminals and lovely tied ribbon cartouche to the back, all indicative of a high quality 18th century maker and with some decorative elements in the manner of Thomas Chippendale.

Photographs showing the complete and original frame prior to re-upholstery are available on request.

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A beautiful and elegant chair, solid, comfortable and usable. Some light wear to the gilt, tiny nibbles and minor restorations consistent with a chair of this age which has been very well cared for all of its life.

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No weakness in any joints, no significant repairs, a very fine armchair with beautiful oval overstuffed seat on ribbon carved rails.

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Dimensions are:

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Height is 38 inches, max width is 27 inches and depth is 26 inches.

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Height from floor to top of seat is 17 inches. Height from floor to top of arms is 25 inches

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Width between the arms is 23 inches and depth of seat is 19 inches.

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For metric please multiply by 2.5

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Webberley Antiques has dated this George III Giltwood Armchair to the 18th Century.

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Newly upholstered in a spring green pure silk from the Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company (thickly woven from an original 18th century fabric pattern) and with double piped and button back original detailing.
fig 1. An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail.
fig 1. George III Giltwood Arm Chair - Thomas Chippendale C.1770

With anthemion and ribbon carving to the arms, fluted tapered legs with leafy terminals and lovely tied ribbon cartouche to the back, all indicative of a high quality 18th century maker and with some decorative elements in the manner of Thomas Chippendale.

fig 2. An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail.
fig 2. George III Giltwood Arm Chair - Thomas Chippendale C.1770

Photographs showing the complete and original frame prior to re-upholstery are available on request.

A beautiful and elegant chair, solid, comfortable and usable.

Some light wear to the gilt, tiny nibbles and minor restorations consistent with a chair of this age which has been very well cared for all of its life.
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fig 3. An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail.
fig 3. George III Giltwood Arm Chair - Thomas Chippendale C.1770

No weakness in any joints, no significant repairs, a very fine armchair with beautiful oval overstuffed seat on ribbon carved rails.

Dimensions are:

Height is 38 inches, max width is 27 inches and depth is 26 inches.

Height from floor to top of seat is 17 inches. Height from floor to top of arms is 25 inches

Width between the arms is 23 inches and depth of seat is 19 inches.

For metric please multiply by 2.5

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George III Giltwood Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229409
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Archive I An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail.

George III Giltwood Arm Chair - Thomas Chippendale C.1770

Archive II An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail. View VIII
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An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail.
George III Giltwood Arm Chair - Thomas Chippendale c.1770
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An 18th-century George III giltwood armchair featuring a button-tufted oval back rest upholstered in light green damask fabric with carved gold leaf detail.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

George III Neoclassical seating from the late 18th century is characterised by classical symmetry, straight fluted legs, oval or medallion backs, and refined low-relief carving influenced by Roman and Greek antiquty.

These armchairs were constructed using carved wood frames coated in gesso and decorated with gold leaf gilding. Upholstery traditionally consisted of natural materials such as horsehair padding, burlap webbing, and silk damask or velvet fabric.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved joinery with pegged mortise and tenon joints, irregular backboard tool marks, and natural wear to the gold leaf showing the reddish bole layer underneath.

Position the chair as an accent piece in a modern living space or bedroom alongside neutral tones and contemporary art to create a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern minimalism.

Dust giltwood frames gently using a soft dry brush, avoiding water or chemical polishes that strip gilding. Clean silk damask upholstery professionally and position the chair away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.
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