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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chippendale Armchair, C1780
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18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chippendale Armchair, C1780

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Handsome George III Period 18th-century Mahogany Chippendale Armchair

A very fine late 18th-century George III period Chippendale Cuban mahogany armchair, featuring a shaped crest rail with carved 'C' scroll ends above a wide, carved, pierced splat and bold out-scrolling arms. The burgundy leather upholstered seat is supported by moulded Marlborough legs, all united by traditional 'H' stretchers. The seat height is 48 cm. Generously proportioned, this desk chair offers both comfort and aesthetic appeal, retaining its original colour and patina to the frames and ensuring it stands out in any setting.

In good condition and crafted in England circa 1780, this armchair is not only highly functional but also a superb representation of the Georgian craftmanship[ and design.

Height 102cm (40.2in)

Width 72cm (28.3in)

Depth 55cm (21.7in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1239279
Dealers Internal Reference
1619
Description
Handsome George III Period 18th-century Mahogany Chippendale Armchair

A very fine late 18th-century George III period Chippendale Cuban mahogany armchair, featuring a shaped crest rail with carved 'C' scroll ends above a wide, carved, pierced splat and bold out-scrolling arms.

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The burgundy leather upholstered seat is supported by moulded Marlborough legs, all united by traditional 'H' stretchers.
Anthony Short Antiques

The seat height is 48 cm. Generously proportioned, this desk chair offers both comfort and aesthetic appeal, retaining its original colour and patina to the frames and ensuring it stands out in any setting.

fig 1. An 18th-century George III mahogany Chippendale armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, curved arms, and a red leather upholstered seat.
fig 1. 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chippendale Armchair, C1780

In good condition and crafted in England circa 1780, this armchair is not only highly functional but also a superb representation of the Georgian craftmanship[ and design.

Height 102cm (40.2in)

Width 72cm (28.3in)

Depth 55cm (21.7in)

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239279
Dealers Internal Ref
1619
Anthony Short Antiques
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An 18th-century George III mahogany Chippendale armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, curved arms, and a red leather upholstered seat.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE III PERIOD MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE ARMCHAIR, C1780
Ref: SA1239279
An 18th-century George III mahogany Chippendale armchair featuring a carved pierced splat back, curved arms, and a red leather upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown, Red
  • MotifsPierced back splat, Serpentine top rail, Swept armrests, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This George III period mahogany Chippendale armchair dates to circa 1780. Fashioned from dark brown mahogany with a red leather upholstered seat, the piece displays a shaped crest rail with carved 'C' scroll ends above a pierced back splat, swept armrests, moulded legs, and an H-stretcher. The frame exhibits natural signs of age with a retained patina. Dimensions are 102 cm high, 72 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. Position this desk chair in a home study, library, or drawing room as a functional seating option. The generous proportions provide ample seating space while the classic Georgian design integrates smoothly with traditional British interior schemes.

FAQs

A George III Chippendale armchair typically features a carved serpentine top rail, an intricately pierced back splat, shaped armrests, and a sturdy mahogany frame, reflecting mid-to-late 18th-century English cabinetmaking.

Georgian armchairs were predominantly constructed from solid dense mahogany, prized for its fine grain and durability, assembled using mortise and tenon joinery and fitted with leather or woven upholstery.

Authentic 18th-century pieces feature hand-carved decorative work, visible hand-sawn tool marks on the frame, natural timber oxidation, and hand-forged fasteners rather than modern machine-cut screws.

A Georgian carver chair can serve as a desk chair in a home office or operate as a standalone accent piece in an entryway or living room, combining historical craftsmanship with contemporary design schemes.

Position the chair away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust timber elements regularly with a soft cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly to the wood, and treat the leather with a specialist conditioner.
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