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Fabulous Quality 19th Century Walnut Gainsborough Fauteuil Open Elbow Library Occasional Reading Upholstered Armchair Chair of French Design
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Fabulous Quality 19th Century Walnut Gainsborough Fauteuil Open Elbow Library Occasional Reading Upholstered Armchair Chair of French Design

19th century
Sold 6 September 2024 · CJ Antiques
This “Fabulous Quality 19th Century Walnut Gainsborough Fauteuil Open Elbow Library Occasional Reading Upholstered Armchair Chair of French Design” found a buyer.

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RETIREMENT SALE. 25% OFF. WAS £1675. NOW £1258.

A superb walnut Gainsborough armchair of generous proportions on shaped cabriole legs headed with shell details and acanthus carving. The everted arms with scale details. Upholstered in a light good quality fabric this piece is ready to grace your home.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

CJ Antiques has dated this Walnut Gainsborough Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA736268
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RETIREMENT SALE. 25% OFF. WAS £1675. NOW £1258.
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A superb walnut Gainsborough armchair of generous proportions on shaped cabriole legs headed with shell details and acanthus carving.
CJ Antiques

The everted arms with scale details. Upholstered in a light good quality fabric this piece is ready to grace your home.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated this Walnut Gainsborough Armchair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA736268
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Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous Quality 19th Century Walnut Gainsborough Fauteuil Open Elbow Library Occasional Reading Upholstered Armchair Chair of French Design

Archive II An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms. View II
Archive III An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms. View III
Archive IV An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms. View IV
Archive V An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms. View V
Archive VI An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms. View VI
Archive VII An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms. View VII
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United Kingdom
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An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms.
Fabulous quality 19th century walnut Gainsborough Fauteuil open elbow library occasional reading upholstered armchair chair of French design
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An antique walnut Gainsborough armchair upholstered in pale blue damask fabric with carved cabriole legs and open arms.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Silk Damask
  • ColourPale Blue
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved scroll arms, Floral damask upholstery, Scrolled crest rail
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

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A Gainsborough armchair is a wide, upholstered seat with open arms, short legs, and a high back, typically associated with 18th-century English furniture design and often used in libraries or studies.

These chairs are traditionally built from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, featuring hand-carved detailing and traditional horsehair or modern high-density upholstery stuffing beneath silk or damask fabric.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, natural timber aging, subtle tool marks on the underside, and period-appropriate upholstery tacks or webbing rather than modern staples.

Pair this classic seating option with a minimalist wooden desk, a contemporary sleek sofa, or place it in an empty corner as an accent piece to add textural contrast and historical character.

Keep the wood nourished with appropriate microcrystalline wax, protect the fabric from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and vacuum the upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment.
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