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19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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£5,800

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19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

19th century
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A Fine quality mid-19th century Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough armchair, having serpentine back above acanthus leaf and blind fret carved set-back arms supported on fret carved frieze and square legs with pierced corner brackets with square stretchers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA882501
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4973
Description
A Fine quality mid-19th century Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough armchair, having serpentine back above acanthus leaf and blind fret carved set-back arms supported on fret carved frieze and square legs with pierced corner brackets with square stretchers.
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair to the 19th Century.

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SA882501
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4973
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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Archive I A 19th-century Chippendale style Gainsborough armchair featuring dark carved mahogany legs with blind fretwork, brass castors, and red and gold damask upholstery.

19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

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Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
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A 19th-century Chippendale style Gainsborough armchair featuring dark carved mahogany legs with blind fretwork, brass castors, and red and gold damask upholstery.
19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
Ref: SA882501
A 19th-century Chippendale style Gainsborough armchair featuring dark carved mahogany legs with blind fretwork, brass castors, and red and gold damask upholstery.
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Originating in 18th-century Britain, a Gainsborough chair is a wide, high-backed armchair featuring exposed wooden arms and legs, traditionally upholstered in patterned fabrics. Named after the painter Thomas Gainsborough due to its appearance in period portraits, it was originally designed for library or parlour seating.

Chippendale style armchairs were typically constructed from solid mahogany, favoured for its strength and carving qualities. Frames incorporate mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved blind fretwork along the aprons or legs, and traditional webbing upholstery.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-carved decorative motifs such as fretwork or foliage, subtle tool marks on unexposed wood, and natural patination on the mahogany frame. Inspecting the undersides for antique joinery, hand-cut screws, and original brass castors also assists identification.

A Gainsborough armchair serves as a focal point in a modern study, living room, or hallway when placed against neutral walls. Combining the chair with clean-lined side tables or contemporary floor lamps balances modern aesthetics with historical woodwork.

Mahogany frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and polished periodically with beeswax, avoiding silicone-based sprays. Upholstery requires gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and prompt spot cleaning with fabric-safe solutions.
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