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George III Mahogany Open Armchair / Elbow Chair
For sale by Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
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George III Mahogany Open Armchair / Elbow Chair

18th century
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Handsome George III mahogany open armchair / elbow chair; of substantial generous proportions; the shaped top rail with carved scrolled mouldings above a wide pierced splat. The out swept arms with protruding carved scrolled knuckles on very shapely moulded arm supports. The upholstered drop in seat in a plain seat frame raised on square legs united by traditional 'H' stretcher. The seat upholstered in useable damask; can be reupholstered to client specification if desired.

English circa 1780

Good original condition with warm colour and patina

Dimensions (ins) 29.5 wide x 39 high x 21 deep, seat height 17.5

Physical Dimensions
Height
99.1cm (39.02")
Width
74.9cm (29.49")
Depth
53.3cm (20.98")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the Georgian era.

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SA1238233
Dealers Internal Reference
R1287
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Description
Handsome George III mahogany open armchair / elbow chair; of substantial generous proportions; the shaped top rail with carved scrolled mouldings above a wide pierced splat. The out swept arms with protruding carved scrolled knuckles on very shapely moulded arm supports.
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The upholstered drop in seat in a plain seat frame raised on square legs united by traditional 'H' stretcher.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

The seat upholstered in useable damask; can be reupholstered to client specification if desired.

English circa 1780

Good original condition with warm colour and patina

Dimensions (ins) 29.5 wide x 39 high x 21 deep, seat height 17.5

Height
99.1cm (39.02")
Width
74.9cm (29.49")
Depth
53.3cm (20.98")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238233
Dealers Internal Ref
R1287
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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George III Mahogany Open Armchair / Elbow Chair

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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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5 Fosseway Business Park
Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany open armchair featuring a carved pierced back splat, curved armrests, and a patterned fabric seat.
George III mahogany open armchair / elbow chair
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat, Serpentine crest rail, H-stretcher, Curved arms
  • SizeH 99.1 cm (39 in) x W 74.9 cm (29 in) x D 53.3 cm (21 in)

This George III open armchair displays substantial proportions in warm brown mahogany with a visible aged patina. The construction includes a shaped top rail with carved scrolled mouldings, a wide pierced splat, outswept arms with protruding carved scrolled knuckles on moulded supports, a drop-in seat frame raised on square legs united by an H-stretcher, and damask upholstery in muted green and cream. Measuring 99.1 cm high, 74.9 cm wide, and 53.3 cm deep, this elbow chair provides a functional seating option for a living room, study, or hallway. Traditional English Country House styling allows this Georgian seat to integrate smoothly with classic or transitional interior schemes. The solid timber framework and clean lines support daily use around a dining table, desk, or reading corner. Reupholstering the fabric remains an option to match existing domestic colour palettes, while the original frame offers historic character and sturdy construction.

FAQs

Popularised during the 18th century, George III mahogany open armchairs typically feature serpentine crest rails, pierced central splats, and sweeping arms, reflecting Chippendale and classical influences.

Craftsmen utilised dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, joining timber with traditional mortise and tenon joints, supported by H-stretchers and drop-in upholstered seats.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, original patination on unexposed timber, hand-carved decorative splats, and signs of age such as shrinkage or wear around stretchers and feet.

Position the armchair as an accent seat in a bedroom, place it beside a study desk, or pair it with contemporary upholstery to contrast rich timber tones against modern schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply high-quality beeswax twice yearly to protect the finish, and keep the chair away from direct sunlight or central heating radiators to prevent wood warping.
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