Antique Inlaid Mahogany Library Chair having a quality mahogany frame with shaped arms and lovely satinwood inlay standing on square tapering legs with brass casters to the front and out swept back legs. Newly reupholstered in a quality fabric.

A very desirable example which has been crafted to the highest standards and in delightful condition.

H 80.5cm

W 61cm

D 61.5cm

Seat height 37cm

1900

Physical Dimensions

Height

80.5cm (31.69")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

61.5cm (24.21")

Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Library Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1238399

Dealers Internal Reference

947

Dealers Notes

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Description

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A very desirable example which has been crafted to the highest standards and in delightful condition.

London City Antiques

H 80.5cm

W 61cm

D 61.5cm

Seat height 37cm

1900

Physical Dimensions

Height

80.5cm (31.69")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

61.5cm (24.21")

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Library Chair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1238399

Dealers Internal Ref

947

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An antique mahogany library armchair upholstered in cream striped fabric, featuring fine timber inlay on the sweeping frame and tapered legs on brass castors.

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An antique inlaid mahogany library chair is an upholstered arm chair featuring a solid mahogany frame decorated with fine decorative wood inlay, such as satinwood or boxwood stringing. Designed primarily for reading rooms and private studies during the 19th and early 20th centuries, these chairs prioritise ergonomic support alongside elegant woodwork.

Traditional library chairs from the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras feature solid mahogany or rosewood frames, often accented with marquetry or stringing inlay. The interior construction typically incorporates horsehair padding, steel coil springs, and webbing, finished with fabric or leather upholstery and brass castors.

Authentic Edwardian pieces display precise joinery, hand-cut inlay work flush with the wood surface, and genuine patination on the mahogany frame. Original chairs from this period usually feature stamped or period-correct brass castors and natural wear around the armrests and leg joints.

A period library chair can be integrated into modern living spaces by placing it alongside a contemporary floor lamp and minimalist side table to create a dedicated reading nook. Neutral or subtle patterned upholstery allows the timber tone to complement both classic and modern interior schemes.

Maintain the timber frame by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding silicone products. Upholstered areas should be vacuumed gently using a soft brush attachment and kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.

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