Georgian Elm Chippendale Armchair 18th Century

Name: A Geo III Elm Chippendale Style Open Arm Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA669529
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialElm, Fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPierced splat, Serpentine crest rail, Shaped arms, H-stretcher
SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This George III Chippendale style open armchair is country made from warm brown elm with a visible good patina and colour. The chair features a serpentine crest rail, shaped and curved armrests, a pierced strapwork splat back, and a drop in seat upholstered in a patterned gold damask fabric with an ornate damask motif. The straight legs are connected by an H-stretcher, showing honest signs of age and wear from its long history. Measuring 100 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 55 cm deep with a seat height of 45 cm, this antique seating piece serves as a functional and decorative desk chair, a corner accent chair in a living room, or a traditional dining armchair in a study or hallway.

FAQs

Chippendale style furniture from the 18th century incorporates elements of Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese design. Key features include pierced splat backs, serpentine crest rails, and balanced proportions crafted predominantly from dark hardwoods like mahogany or regional woods like elm.

English cabinetmakers favoured mahogany, walnut, and regional timbers such as elm or oak. Frame joinery relied on hand-cut mortise and tenon joints fastened with wooden pegs, while seats often featured drop-in frames webbed and upholstered by hand.

Authentic George III chairs display evidence of hand-craftsmanship, such as slightly irregular hand-cut dovetails, tool marks on unexposed timber, and natural shrinkage across wood grain over time. Original wear patterns on stretchers and feet also help verify age.

A Chippendale open armchair works effectively as a statement desk chair in a home study or placed individually in a hallway or bedroom corner. Pairing traditional timber seating with modern lighting creates a balanced scheme.

Maintain wood finishes by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth. Keep seating away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.

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A Geo III Elm Chippendale Style Open Arm Chair

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