Georgian Barrel Back Armchair 18th Century

Name: Georgian Barrel Back Armchair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA890624
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Fabric
ColourCream
MotifsBarrel back, Cabriole legs, Shell carving, Ball and claw feet
SizeH 116 cm (46 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Georgian barrel back armchair is an English Country House style seating piece constructed from mahogany and fabric. The upholstery is a cream diamond-patterned fabric with a yellow pattern, and the timber exhibits a dark finish. The chair stands on dark mahogany cabriole legs featuring shell-carved knees and ball and claw feet, supporting a high barrel back with sweeping wings and curved arms. The seat measures 116 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, providing generous proportions and a heavy construction. Today, this armchair serves as a comfortable seating option in a living room, study, or traditional bedroom. The fully refurbished piece integrates easily into various room placements, offering a classic silhouette for daily use or as a decorative anchor in a traditional interior scheme.

FAQs

A Georgian barrel back armchair features a continuous curved backrest that wraps around the sitter, originally designed to enclose the body and shield against draughts in 18th-century homes.

Georgian armchairs were built with solid hardwood frames, predominantly mahogany or oak, stuffed with natural materials such as horsehair, and fitted with hand-carved legs.

Authentic pieces feature detailed hand-carved elements, such as acanthus or shell knees and ball and claw feet, alongside visible hand-carved joinery and genuine age-related patination on the timber.

Place the armchair alongside a modern floor lamp or minimalist side table to create a focal reading area that combines historic structure with clean modern elements.

Clean the fabric regularly using a soft brush vacuum attachment, nourish the timber legs with natural beeswax polish, and avoid placement near direct sunlight or heat sources.

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