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Georgian Chippendale Style Elm Chair Circa 1780
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Georgian Chippendale Style Elm Chair Circa 1780

18th century
Description

A Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair circa 1780. Made from a beautifully figured elm with a nicely carved, pierced back. The seat is in very good condition.

A good sturdy chair that could be used anywhere in the home.

Height - 99cm / 35"

Height to seat - 43cm / 17"

Width - 51cm / 20"

Depth - 46cm / 18"

Declaration

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Side Chair to the 18th Century.

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SA1234684
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213/09/536
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Description
A Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair circa 1780. Made from a beautifully figured elm with a nicely carved, pierced back. The seat is in very good condition.

A good sturdy chair that could be used anywhere in the home.

Height - 99cm / 35"

Height to seat - 43cm / 17"

Width - 51cm / 20"

Depth - 46cm / 18"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Side Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234684
Dealers Internal Ref
213/09/536
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat.
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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat.

Georgian Chippendale Style Elm Chair Circa 1780

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat. View X
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An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat.
Georgian Chippendale style elm chair circa 1780
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An 18th-century Georgian Chippendale style elm side chair featuring a carved pierced splat back, square legs with an H-stretcher, and a patterned green upholstered seat.
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Georgian Chippendale style furniture originates from the mid-to-late 18th century, named after the cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale. Key visual traits include pierced back splats, yoked or serpentined crest rails, square or cabriole legs, and precise joinery.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, oak, and regional timbers like elm or fruitwood. Upholstery seats were commonly filled with horsehair and covered in woven wool, silk damask, or needlework textiles.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, hand-planed underside surfaces, and natural timber oxidisation. The proportions typically feature a lower centre of gravity and subtle variations in carving compared to machine-made reproductions.

A single Georgian side chair functions well as an occasional accent piece positioned beside a writing desk, placed within an entryway alcove, or positioned in the corner of a bedroom to provide texture and structural contrast.

Maintain historical timber by wiping with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year along the grain. Avoid placing solid wood items near direct heat sources or in environments with fluctuating humidity levels to prevent timber shrinkage.
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