Antique Mahogany Side Chair 19th Century

Name: A Period Mahogany Occasional Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA903107
Price: 225 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Chairs
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Tapestry, Fabric, Wood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPierced splat back, Drop-in upholstered seat, Square tapered legs, Needlepoint tapestry
SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This nineteenth-century occasional side chair is constructed from warm brown mahogany with a polished finish and stands on square tapered legs. The design incorporates a pierced splat back with vertical slats above an open-work scroll base, and a drop-in upholstered seat covered in a cream fabric with a multicoloured floral needlepoint tapestry featuring pink, blue, and gold tones, bordered by a patterned pink woven trim. The woodwork shows minor surface grain texture characteristic of period timber. Measuring 96 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 44 cm deep, this piece serves as an occasional side chair suitable for placement around a dining table, beside a desk, or as an accent seat in a living space to bring a traditional English country house aesthetic to an interior.

FAQs

A Georgian mahogany occasional chair is an armless seating piece designed to be moved easily around a room as needed. These pieces typically feature decorative carved splat backs, straight or tapered legs, and drop-in upholstered seats.

Traditional period chairs were constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany for the frame. Seats were upholstered using natural materials including horsehair padding, linen webbing, and hand-worked needlepoint or tapestry fabrics.

Authentic period chairs feature hand-cut joinery, asymmetrical hand-carved details on the splat back, and natural wood oxidation on untreated undersides. Looking beneath the seat frame will often reveal hand-sawn timber marks and original corner blocks.

A single antique side chair serves as an effective accent piece when placed in an entryway, bedroom corner, or beside a writing desk. The dark mahogany timber creates visual contrast when set against light, neutral wall palettes or modern decor.

Dust the wooden frame regularly with a dry cloth and apply beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Clean the tapestry seat gently using a soft brush vacuum attachment, ensuring the chair is kept away from direct sunlight to prevent textile fading.

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A Period Mahogany Occasional Chair

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