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A George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough/library Arm Chair
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough/library Arm Chair

19th century
Description

A George II style Mahogany Gainsborough/Library arm chair with the downswept arms with foliate carving, carved apron, cabriole legs carved with cabochon and acanthus and carved scroll toes. The chair has recently been beautifully re-upholstered. 1020mm high, 750mm wide, 790mm deep and 450mm seat height. Circa 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair to the 1880s.

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SA757370
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Description
A George II style Mahogany Gainsborough/Library arm chair with the downswept arms with foliate carving, carved apron, cabriole legs carved with cabochon and acanthus and carved scroll toes. The chair has recently been beautifully re-upholstered. 1020mm high, 750mm wide, 790mm deep and 450mm seat height. Circa 1880
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA757370
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A George II style mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in a patterned taupe fabric with carved cabriole legs and scroll feet.
A George II style Mahogany Gainsborough/Library arm chair
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A George II style mahogany Gainsborough library armchair upholstered in a patterned taupe fabric with carved cabriole legs and scroll feet.
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A Gainsborough chair is a traditional British armchair that originated during the eighteenth century, characteristically featuring a broad seat, high back, and open wooden armrests. Designed for comfort while reading or writing in formal studies, these chairs showcase visible timber framing along the legs and arm supports.

George II period furniture predominantly utilised dense mahogany timber imported from the West Indies, valued for its rich grain and suitability for intricate carving. Framing was joined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, whilst internal upholstery comprised natural materials like horsehair, jute webbing, and brass tacks.

Authentic period pieces display signs of hand-craftsmanship, including uneven saw marks on unseen interior framing, hand-cut dovetail or mortise joints, and irregular hand-punched brass studs. The timber will show a deep patina built up through decades of handling and wax application.

A Gainsborough chair acts as an accent piece in modern spaces when positioned alongside minimalist side tables or placed within a contemporary reading corner. Pairing dark mahogany woodwork with light, neutral wall shades creates a balanced visual contrast between classic structure and modern aesthetic.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the wood finish. Keep upholstery away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent textile fading and timber shrinkage.
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