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Imposing Pair 18th Century Georgian Style Gainsborough Wing Arm Chairs.
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Imposing Pair 18th Century Georgian Style Gainsborough Wing Arm Chairs.

19th century
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A very imposing and good quality pair of 18th Century Style Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough wing arm chairs, each with fine hand carved decoration to the arms, frieze and elegant cabriole legs. Silk velvet upholstery (showing some ware)

Batch 71 61642 UNKZZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Georgian Gainsborough Wing Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA959360
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SKU00001660
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Description
A very imposing and good quality pair of 18th Century Style Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough wing arm chairs, each with fine hand carved decoration to the arms, frieze and elegant cabriole legs. Silk velvet upholstery (showing some ware)

Batch 71 61642 UNKZZ

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these Georgian Gainsborough Wing Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA959360
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001660
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of Georgian style Gainsborough wing armchairs upholstered in red velvet with carved mahogany frames and ball and claw feet.
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Archive I A pair of Georgian style Gainsborough wing armchairs upholstered in red velvet with carved mahogany frames and ball and claw feet.

Imposing Pair 18th Century Georgian Style Gainsborough Wing Arm Chairs.

Archive II A pair of Georgian style Gainsborough wing armchairs upholstered in red velvet with carved mahogany frames and ball and claw feet. View II
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A pair of Georgian style Gainsborough wing armchairs upholstered in red velvet with carved mahogany frames and ball and claw feet.
Imposing pair 18th Century Georgian style Gainsborough wing arm chairs.
Ref: SA959360
A pair of Georgian style Gainsborough wing armchairs upholstered in red velvet with carved mahogany frames and ball and claw feet.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsBall and claw feet, Cabriole legs, Acanthus leaf carvings, Studded border detail
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This imposing pair of 19th Century Georgian style Gainsborough wing arm chairs brings traditional British craftsmanship into the home. Each armchair is constructed from rich mahogany timber and upholstered in deep red silk velvet, complete with a studded border detail along the lower seat rail and armrests. The frames display fine hand-carved acanthus leaf decorations along the wooden arms, the front seat frieze, and the elegant cabriole legs that terminate in detailed ball and claw feet. The high-backed wing design provides ample support and creates a distinguished focal point, suiting a gentleman's library or a formal study in a period property. Practical seating dimensions measure 108 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 65 cm deep, offering substantial proportions for everyday use in a domestic setting. These armchairs function well as fireside seating or as statement armchairs positioned beside a traditional desk or bookcase. The visible signs of wear on the velvet upholstery add an authentic antique character to the pair while maintaining their structural integrity and period elegance.

FAQs

A Gainsborough wing armchair, originating in 18th-century England, is a wide, deep-seated armchair characterised by a high back, padded armrests, and side wings designed to block draughts near fireplaces.

Georgian armchairs were typically constructed with solid mahogany or walnut frames, joined using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and upholstered with natural horsehair padding and velvet or damask fabrics.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved details such as cabriole legs with acanthus leaf motifs or ball and claw feet, irregular hand-carved joinery marks, and natural timber oxidisation on the frame underside.

Position a pair of Georgian wing chairs flanking a fireplace or opposite a contemporary neutral sofa to create a structured conversation zone that combines historical and modern design elements.

Vacuum velvet upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment, brush the fabric pile in the direction of the nap, and treat exposed mahogany frames with natural beeswax polish.
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