Georgian Yew Wood Armchair 18th Century

Name: Antique Georgian Yew Wood Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237820
Price: 195 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialYew, Velvet
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPierced splat, Shaped crest rail, Curved arms, Square legs with stretchers

This Georgian armchair is constructed from yew wood displaying a warm brown timber colour and an attractive grain with visible age-related marks. The design includes a shaped crest rail above a pierced back splat, flowing curved arms, and straight square legs joined by structural stretchers. The seat is generously padded and upholstered in a neutral taupe velvet fabric. The chair stands 94 cm high with a seat height of 52 cm, a width of 63 cm, and a depth of 47 cm. Ideal for placement in a traditional study, bedroom, or beside an antique writing desk, the seat provides a comfortable addition to an English country house interior. The exposed wood reveals a rich patina developed through age, complementing the soft texture of the upholstered cushion. This seating piece integrates smoothly into various home workspaces or reading corners while maintaining period character.

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Georgian seating from the 18th century is defined by formal proportions, pierced vertical back splats, curved arms, and sturdy joinery. Designs often incorporate motifs inspired by Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, and Thomas Sheraton.

Cabinetmakers during the Georgian period utilised native and imported hardwoods, including yew wood, mahogany, oak, and walnut. Seats were typically upholstered in horsehair, wool velvet, or silk, constructed over webbing and hand-tied springs or stuffed horsehair pads.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints with wooden pegs, irregular hand-sawn mark surfaces beneath the frame, and natural patina or wear patterns on arms and stretchers.

A single Georgian carver chair can serve as an accent piece alongside a contemporary desk, in a reading corner, or at the end of a modern dining table. Updating the seat cover in a neutral fabric allows the wood figure to complement modern colour schemes.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and preserve the surface patina. Position the item away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.

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Antique Georgian Yew Wood Armchair

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