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18th Century Scottish George III Mahogany Armchair
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18th Century Scottish George III Mahogany Armchair

18th century
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18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR

The pierced ladder back carved with palmettes in scalloped and foliate moulding, over a hand studded stuff-over seat flanked by serpentine arms with scrolled terminals, raised on foliate carved square cabriole legs ending in scroll feet

Upholstered in silk damask by the Gainsborough silk company in Sherignham (a soft olive green).

Dimensions:

65cm wide

94cm high

63cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1236436
Description
18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR

The pierced ladder back carved with palmettes in scalloped and foliate moulding, over a hand studded stuff-over seat flanked by serpentine arms with scrolled terminals, raised on foliate carved square cabriole legs ending in scroll feet

Upholstered in silk damask by the Gainsborough silk company in Sherignham (a soft olive green).

Dimensions:

65cm wide

94cm high

63cm deep

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236436
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Archive I An 18th-century George III carved mahogany ladderback armchair with curved open arms, green damask upholstered seat with brass stud details, and cabriole legs.

18th Century Scottish George III Mahogany Armchair

Archive II An 18th-century George III carved mahogany ladderback armchair with curved open arms, green damask upholstered seat with brass stud details, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century George III carved mahogany ladderback armchair with curved open arms, green damask upholstered seat with brass stud details, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century George III carved mahogany ladderback armchair with curved open arms, green damask upholstered seat with brass stud details, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III carved mahogany ladderback armchair with curved open arms, green damask upholstered seat with brass stud details, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III carved mahogany ladderback armchair with curved open arms, green damask upholstered seat with brass stud details, and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century George III carved mahogany ladderback armchair with curved open arms, green damask upholstered seat with brass stud details, and cabriole legs. View VII
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An 18th-century George III carved mahogany ladderback armchair with curved open arms, green damask upholstered seat with brass stud details, and cabriole legs.
18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARMCHAIR
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An 18th-century George III carved mahogany ladderback armchair with curved open arms, green damask upholstered seat with brass stud details, and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Damask, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown and Green
  • MotifsLadderback splats, Cabriole legs, Acanthus leaf carving, Scrolled arm terminals
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

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George III ladderback design features horizontal, carved cross-rails (or ladders) set within the back frame, often pierced or decorated with shell and acanthus motifs typical of mid-to-late 18th-century British craftsmanship.

These armchairs were constructed using solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints, and upholstered with horsehair padding and woven silk, wool, or damask fabrics secured with brass upholstery tacks.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details with minor asymmetry, hand-cut dovetails or mortise joints, natural dark oxidation in untamed wood areas under the frame, and appropriate wear to the lower feet and arm terminals.

A Georgian armchair works well as a statement accent chair in a contemporary study, paired with a modern desk, or used alongside modern upholstered sofas to create visual balance through contrasting textures and historical eras.

Maintain the mahogany timber by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually, while keeping the chair away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking and fabric fading.
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