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George III Mahogany & Dutch Marquetry Chair
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George III Mahogany & Dutch Marquetry Chair

19th century
Description

An attractive George III Period Dutch Marquetry inlaid elbow or desk chair. Profusely inlaid throughout with shaped and pierced splat, shaped open arms, drop in needle point seat and all raised on square chamfered legs joined by marquetry inlaid frieze. Good original condition, no breaks or repairs. Dimensions:- Height…37.75’’/ 96cm. Width…24’’/ 61cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Seat Height…18.5’’/ 47cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £48.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Dutch Marquetry Armchair to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242690
Dealers Internal Reference
52027
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Description
An attractive George III Period Dutch Marquetry inlaid elbow or desk chair.
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Profusely inlaid throughout with shaped and pierced splat, shaped open arms, drop in needle point seat and all raised on square chamfered legs joined by marquetry inlaid frieze.
John Howkins Antiques

Good original condition, no breaks or repairs. Dimensions:- Height…37.75’’/ 96cm. Width…24’’/ 61cm. Depth…23’’/ 58.5cm. Seat Height…18.5’’/ 47cm. Delivery by furniture carrier £48.

Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Dutch Marquetry Armchair to the 1800s.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
58.5cm (23.03")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242690
Dealers Internal Ref
52027
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
Dealer Profile

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An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat.
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Archive I An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat.

George III Mahogany & Dutch Marquetry Chair

Archive II An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View II
Archive III An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View VI
Archive VII An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View VII
Archive VIII An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View VIII
Archive IX An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View IX
Archive X An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View X
Archive XI An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View XI
Archive XII An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat. View XII
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 475
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An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat.
George III Mahogany & Dutch Marquetry Chair
Ref: SA1242690
An antique mahogany armchair featuring floral marquetry wood inlays throughout the frame and splat, fitted with a floral needlepoint upholstered seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Fruitwood, Tapestry
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Pierced vase splat, Curved arms, Needlepoint seat
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 58.5 cm (23 in)

This George III period Dutch marquetry armchair dates from around 1800. Constructed from dark brown mahogany with lighter fruitwood floral marquetry inlay, the timber shows a warm polished finish. The frame displays a pierced vase splat, shaped open arms, and square chamfered legs joined by a decorated frieze. A drop-in needlepoint seat features a beige ground with pink, yellow, and blue flowers, complementing the floral motifs inlaid across the crest rail, splat, arms, and front rail. The chair measures 96 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 58.5 cm deep. Suitable for use as a desk chair or an elbow chair in a study, library, or drawing room today, this piece provides comfortable seating while introducing traditional craftsmanship to an interior. The sturdy frame stands securely on square legs, while the upholstered drop-in seat offers a practical surface for everyday use in a domestic setting.

FAQs

Dutch marquetry refers to decorative furniture featuring intricate timber veneers and floral inlays, originating in the Netherlands during the 17th and 18th centuries and widely copied across Europe.

These chairs typically feature a solid mahogany frame inlaid with contrasting fruitwoods or boxwood to form detailed floral motifs, often paired with needlepoint or tapestry seat covers.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, historical wear to the underside of seat rails, uneven hand-sawn veneers, and genuine timber shrinkage along construction joints.

Position the chair as a standalone accent piece in a contemporary study, hallway, or reading nook to allow the intricate wood inlays and floral upholstery to contrast against neutral walls.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax sparingly along the mahogany frame to nourish the timber, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer movement.
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