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19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
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19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

19th century
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Superb Quality 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

A superb quality late 19th century carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair, the camel high back flanked by arms with upholstered elbow pads and carved animal figures raised on carved scrolled uprights, the drop in seat above a wide foliate carved frieze and raised on correspondingly carved cabriole legs terminating in scrolled carved animal figure feet. The beautiful carving on all the mahogany show parts of the frame are an important indication of the outstanding quality of this rare example. England circa 1880. The upholstery has not been changed as is in good condition, of a neutral tone, this could however easily be changed to a fabric of choice once purchased. This armchair is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
84.5cm (33.27")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA916003
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641
Description
Superb Quality 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

A superb quality late 19th century carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair, the camel high back flanked by arms with upholstered elbow pads and carved animal figures raised on carved scrolled uprights, the drop in seat above a wide foliate carved frieze and raised on correspondingly carved cabriole legs terminating in scrolled carved animal figure feet.

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The beautiful carving on all the mahogany show parts of the frame are an important indication of the outstanding quality of this rare example.
Anthony Short Antiques

England circa 1880. The upholstery has not been changed as is in good condition, of a neutral tone, this could however easily be changed to a fabric of choice once purchased. This armchair is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair to the 19th Century.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
84.5cm (33.27")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA916003
Dealers Internal Ref
641
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
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19th Century Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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A 19th-century carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair upholstered in red fabric with cabriole legs.
19TH CENTURY CARVED MAHOGANY GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIR
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A 19th-century carved mahogany Gainsborough armchair upholstered in red fabric with cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved frame, Upholstered armrests, Scrolled details
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 84.5 cm (33 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

This nineteenth-century Georgian Revival Gainsborough armchair is constructed from dark brown mahogany with vibrant red fabric upholstery on the camel-shaped high back, drop-in seat and elbow pads. The piece measures 104 cm high, 84.5 cm wide and 72 cm deep. Elaborate hand-carved details cover the show frame, including scrolled animal figures forming the arm terminals, foliate motifs along the wide apron frieze, and matching cabriole legs ending in scrolled carved animal feet. The structural framework remains solid and stable with the original red textile covering intact in good condition. Position this gentleman's library chair within a study, living room or formal reading corner as a statement seat. The generous proportions offer supportive upright seating for daily reading or fireside relaxation while introducing traditional British woodworking craftsmanship to an interior scheme.

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A Gainsborough armchair is a wide, upholstered seat with an open-padded arm design originating in mid-18th century Britain, typically associated with writing tables and libraries.

These chairs were traditionally crafted using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring mortise and tenon joinery and stuffed upholstery with horsehair and linen webbing.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-carved detailing, timber patination, traditional joinery methods, and the type of secondary woods used in the interior frame construction.

This chair functions effectively as a statement reading seat in a study or as an accent piece paired with clean-lined contemporary furnishings to create textural contrast.

Preservation requires keeping the piece out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable relative humidity levels, treating the wood with microcrystalline wax, and using professional cleaning methods for the upholstery.
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