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An Elegant George II Walnut Side Chair, C.1730
Spitalfields House
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An Elegant George II Walnut Side Chair, C.1730

18th century
Description

An elegant George II walnut side chair with scrolled crest rail, pierced splat and shell carved cabriole legs. C.1730.

Measures - 94cm H x 56cm D x 61cm W x 44cm Seat Height.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this George II Walnut Side Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA952161
Description
An elegant George II walnut side chair with scrolled crest rail, pierced splat and shell carved cabriole legs. C.1730.

Measures - 94cm H x 56cm D x 61cm W x 44cm Seat Height.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this George II Walnut Side Chair to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA952161
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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A George II period walnut side chair featuring a carved splat back, yellow damask seat cushion, and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet.
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Archive I A George II period walnut side chair featuring a carved splat back, yellow damask seat cushion, and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet.

An Elegant George II Walnut Side Chair, C.1730

Archive II A George II period walnut side chair featuring a carved splat back, yellow damask seat cushion, and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet. View II
Archive III A George II period walnut side chair featuring a carved splat back, yellow damask seat cushion, and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet. View III
Archive IV A George II period walnut side chair featuring a carved splat back, yellow damask seat cushion, and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet. View IV
Archive V A George II period walnut side chair featuring a carved splat back, yellow damask seat cushion, and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet. View V
Archive VI A George II period walnut side chair featuring a carved splat back, yellow damask seat cushion, and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet. View VI
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A George II period walnut side chair featuring a carved splat back, yellow damask seat cushion, and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet.
An elegant George II walnut side chair, c.1730
Ref: SA952161
A George II period walnut side chair featuring a carved splat back, yellow damask seat cushion, and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet.
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George II furniture, dating from roughly 1727 to 1760, is defined by substantial proportions, detailed hand-carving, and the transition from Queen Anne simplicity to early Rococo motifs. Key features include cabriole legs, carved shell details, claw-and-ball feet, and shaped splat backs.

Walnut was the predominant timber in early 18th-century England, favoured for its rich figure and warmth before mahogany became widely used. Chair frames were constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, topped with upholstered drop-in or fixed seats in silk damask or wool needlework.

Authentic period chairs display evidence of hand-tooling, irregular hand-cut dovetails or joinery, and natural timber oxidisation on unpolished under-surfaces. Look for original carving details such as knee shells and claw-and-ball feet, alongside expected timber shrinkage over time.

A period side chair functions as an accent piece alongside an office desk, positioned in a hallway, or placed in a bedroom corner. Combining the warm walnut frame with minimalist walls or simple linen upholstery creates a clear visual focus.

Keep walnut furniture away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent wood warp or joint loosening. Apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish along the grain annually, and clean upholstery gently using soft vacuum attachments.
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