Carved High Back Armchairs 1900 - 1920

Name: Carved High Back Armchairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA877093
Price: 4800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialTimber, Linen
ColourNeutral Beige
MotifsCabriole legs, Acanthus leaf carving, High backrest, Padded armrests
SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

This pair of high-back armchairs originates from 1910 and displays a French Chateau style. Each armchair uses timber and linen materials, finished in a neutral beige colour. The design includes tall upholstered backrests with arched tops, padded armrests with wooden supports, and cabriole front legs decorated with acanthus leaf carving above pad feet. The wooden frames show visible grain and warm brown tones, while the upholstery provides a textured surface across the seats, backs, and arms. Each chair measures 113 cm high, 78 cm wide, and 72 cm deep, offering comfortable seating dimensions for domestic use. Such armchairs suit placement in a traditional living room, a formal study, or a spacious bedroom as reading chairs or fireside seating. The neutral linen upholstery and carved timber details allow them to complement both period interiors and updated heritage spaces. Their generous proportions provide sturdy support for daily relaxation while maintaining a decorative presence within the room layout.

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High-back armchairs with ornate timber carving gained prominence during the 17th and 18th centuries across Europe, particularly within French Rococo and English Georgian furniture design. These pieces were created to provide comfortable, erect seating in formal reception rooms and libraries while showcasing decorative woodworking skills.

Authentic period armchairs feature frames crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or beech, constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The upholstery traditionally incorporates hand-tied coil springs, webbed supports, natural horsehair padding, and natural fabrics like linen or wool.

Authenticity can be determined by inspecting the exposed timber for hand-carved irregularities, natural patination, and evidence of historical woodworking techniques. Checking the underside of the frame for original pegged joints and hand-cut timber rails also helps verify period construction.

High-back armchairs can be integrated into contemporary spaces as accent seating paired with low-profile modern sofas to create height variation. Reupholstering traditional frames in neutral, textured fabrics like linen allows them to complement minimalist or transitional design schemes.

Exposed carved timber should be lightly dusted with a soft cloth and conditioned periodically with natural beeswax polish. Fabric upholstery requires regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and prompt spot-cleaning with dry-cleaning solvents to prevent staining.

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Carved High Back Armchairs

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