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Description

English child's armchair, all well carved in mahogany, in the Chippendale taste, but dating to the 19th Century. Good colour and excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Chippendale Style Childs Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Reference Numbers

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SA947259

Description

English child's armchair, all well carved in mahogany, in the Chippendale taste, but dating to the 19th Century. Good colour and excellent condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Chippendale Style Childs Armchair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

73cm (28.74")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA947259

About the Dealer

Youlls Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A nineteenth century Chippendale style childs armchair crafted from dark brown mahogany featuring a pierced splat back and scroll arms.

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Telephone 01488 682 046

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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom

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ObjectChildrens Armchairs
Period19th century
StyleChippendale
MaterialMahogany
ColourBrown
MotifsPierced splat back, Scroll arms, H-stretcher
SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

The Chippendale style originates from the mid-18th century, popularised by cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale through his publication The Gentleman and Cabinet-Makers Director, combining Gothic, Rococo and Chinese influences.

Chippendale pieces were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods, most notably mahogany, valued for its strength, rich colour and ability to hold intricate carved details.

Authentic items are evaluated through wood patina, construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetails and mortise-and-tenon joints, tool marks, and historical wear patterns consistent with age.

Period seating introduces historical texture and contrast when paired with modern minimalism, serving as a sculptural accent piece or display object in living spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and applying occasional applications of microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes.