George II Corner Armchair 18th Century

Name: George 11 Mahogany Corner Armchair.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA274727
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorge II
MaterialMahogany, Fabric
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPierced splats, Cabriole front leg, Horseshoe backrest, Drop-in seat
SizeH 81.2802 cm (32 in) x W 76.2002 cm (30 in) x D 55.8801 cm (22 in)

This George II corner armchair belongs to the 1750 period and adopts a classic English Country House style. Constructed from dark brown mahogany, the piece displays a curved horseshoe backrest with scrolled ends and a shaped raised centre, balanced by three turned supports and two pierced splats. The frame includes a drop-in seat upholstered in patterned cream fabric, deep rails with shaped aprons, and a distinctive cabriole front leg paired with three turned rear legs ending in pad feet. The dimensions measure 76.20 cm wide by 55.88 cm deep and 81.28 cm high overall, with a seat height of 44.45 cm. Suitable for everyday use in a domestic setting, this corner chair functions well as a desk chair, an occasional seat in a living room, or an accent piece in a hallway. The sturdy mahogany construction provides reliable seating support, while the compact corner design fits neatly into room angles or alcoves. The neutral cream patterned upholstery blends readily with various interior colour schemes and textile choices. Routine care involves standard dusting of the timber surfaces and gentle maintenance of the upholstered drop-in seat pad.

FAQs

Originating in the 18th century, a George II corner armchair features a curved horseshoe backrest and a square seat angled diagonally to fit into a room corner, frequently used as a writing or desk chair.

These chairs are predominantly crafted from solid mahogany, featuring hand-carved pierced splats, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and turned upright supports paired with a drop-in upholstered seat.

Authentic period pieces display hand-saw marks on secondary framing, hand-cut joinery, natural oxidisation on unpolished under-surfaces, and period-correct construction such as pinned tenons.

A corner armchair functions effectively in compact spaces, serving as an accent chair in a study, reading nook, or hall corner to provide architectural structure and historical context.

Mahogany surfaces should be dusted regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and conditioned annually with beeswax polish, while kept clear of direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity.

E W Cousins and Son

George 11 Mahogany Corner Armchair.

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