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Gainsborough Upholstered Open Armchair
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €1,872     $2,032
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Gainsborough Upholstered Open Armchair

18th century
Description

A fine Louis XV Chippendale mahogany open armchair C1740 with carved scallop shells to the freize and the top of the legs terminating in scrolled feet. Good carved detail to the arms, a very fine quality and comfortable chair. Possibly by Paul Saunders. Chippendale Directory, Plate XIX 3rd Edition, French Taste.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Gainsborough Upholstered Open Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA848780
Dealers Internal Reference
8266
Description
A fine Louis XV Chippendale mahogany open armchair C1740 with carved scallop shells to the freize and the top of the legs terminating in scrolled feet. Good carved detail to the arms, a very fine quality and comfortable chair. Possibly by Paul Saunders. Chippendale Directory, Plate XIX 3rd Edition, French Taste.
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Gainsborough Upholstered Open Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA848780
Dealers Internal Ref
8266
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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An upholstered open armchair featuring dark mahogany carved cabriole legs and patterned beige fabric upholstery.
Gainsborough Upholstered Open Armchair
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An upholstered open armchair featuring dark mahogany carved cabriole legs and patterned beige fabric upholstery.
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A Gainsborough chair, also known as a library chair, is a type of wide-seated armchair featuring a tall upholstered back, open padded arms, and carved wooden legs, originating in 18th-century England.

These chairs typically feature carved hardwood frames, predominantly mahogany or walnut, paired with woven fabric upholstery such as damask, velvet, or needlework.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs on the knees and feet, mortise-and-tenon joinery, original wood patination, and proportional wide seating designed for 18th-century attire.

Place the chair as a standalone accent piece alongside a contemporary side table, or pair it within a formal living room or home library setting to create visual contrast.

Keep the timber frame clean using a soft dry cloth and natural beeswax, while gently vacuuming fabric upholstery with a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation.
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