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Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Inlaid Desk Chair
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Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Inlaid Desk Chair

1900 - 1920
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Fine quality antique mahogany inlaid desk chair having a fine quality mahogany inlaid shield shaped back inlaid with musical instruments in satinwood, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seat in a quality fabric, shaped open arms with satinwood inlay stringing and standing on square tapering mahogany inlaid legs with spade feet and out swept back legs.

A charming chair which has been crafted to the highest standard; the detail and colour being fabulous.

We are able to offer a re-upholstery service on this item at a reasonable cost. We stock a selection of

fabrics for you to choose from, alternatively you may wish to choose your own. Please contact us for further information.

93 x 55 x 45.5cm

Seat height 43cm

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Inlaid Desk Chair to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07137607
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Fine satinwood marquetry decoration: detailed cabinet work typical around 1900.
Slender square tapering legs with spade feet: Sheraton revival styling from the Edwardian period.
Gentle rubbing to the polished arm terminals: honest wear from many years of handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA876801
Dealers Internal Reference
362C
Dealers Notes

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Description
Fine quality antique mahogany inlaid desk chair having a fine quality mahogany inlaid shield shaped back inlaid with musical instruments in satinwood, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seat in a quality fabric, shaped open arms with satinwood inlay stringing and standing on square tapering mahogany inlaid legs with spade feet and out swept back legs.
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A charming chair which has been crafted to the highest standard; the detail and colour being fabulous.
London City Antiques
fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany desk chair featuring a shield-shaped backrest with intricate inlaid marquetry and an upholstered floral seat.
fig 1. Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Inlaid Desk Chair

We are able to offer a re-upholstery service on this item at a reasonable cost. We stock a selection of

fabrics for you to choose from, alternatively you may wish to choose your own. Please contact us for further information.

93 x 55 x 45.5cm

Seat height 43cm

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Mahogany Inlaid Desk Chair to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 07137607
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Fine satinwood marquetry decoration: detailed cabinet work typical around 1900.
Slender square tapering legs with spade feet: Sheraton revival styling from the Edwardian period.
Gentle rubbing to the polished arm terminals: honest wear from many years of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA876801
Dealers Internal Ref
362C
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An Edwardian mahogany desk chair featuring a shield-shaped backrest with intricate inlaid marquetry and an upholstered floral seat.
Fine Quality Antique Mahogany Inlaid Desk Chair
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Marquetry, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShield back, Marquetry inlay, Tapered legs, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 45.5 cm (18 in)

This Edwardian desk chair is fashioned from warm brown mahogany with satinwood inlay stringing. The shield-shaped backrest displays intricate marquetry inlay depicting musical instruments and foliage in pale satinwood against darker timber, flanked by curved open arms. Below sits a serpentine seat newly upholstered in a patterned blue and cream fabric featuring botanical motifs. The structure is supported by square tapering front legs terminating in spade feet alongside outswept rear legs. Practical dimensions are 93 cm high, 55 cm wide and 45.5 cm deep, with a seat height of 43 cm. Position this piece at a writing desk in a home office or library, or use it as a decorative occasional seat in a study or drawing room. The proportions suit daily tasks or reading, while the classic silhouette integrates smoothly into traditional and transitional residential interiors.

FAQs

Originating in the early 20th century, Edwardian shield back chairs draw design elements from 18th-century Neo-classical styles, featuring an open timber backrest shaped like a shield, often embellished with light marquetry inlay and subtle curved armrests.

These chairs are primarily constructed using dense mahogany timber, with delicate inlays composed of lighter woods such as satinwood, boxwood, or fruitwood. Seats are typically padded and covered in woven fabric or leather.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints or timber peg construction, unevenness in hand-inlaid marquetry veneers, natural patination around areas of high contact, and signs of historical hand-planing on the underside.

Integrate an antique mahogany chair into a contemporary space by pairing it with a minimalist glass or steel desk to create visual contrast, or place it individually in a bedroom corner as an accent seat alongside modern textiles.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying beeswax every few months, avoiding direct sunlight and radiators. Vacuum the fabric seat gently using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust build-up.
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