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Chippendale Style Gainsborough Arm Chair, After William Vile, Circa 1900
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Chippendale Style Gainsborough Arm Chair, After William Vile, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A very good quality 18th Century Georgian style Mahogany Gainsborough arm chair, having wonderful classical scrolling foliate, lattice work and floral carved decoration to the show wood, raised on square section legs also with carved decoration. Stuff over upholstered back and seat with brass studding.

A copy of the St. Giles House chairs, made by William Vile.

https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-1479221

Provenance researcher; Christopher Coles

Batch 71 61638 DNDKZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair to the 1900s.

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SA959490
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SKU00001663
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Description
A very good quality 18th Century Georgian style Mahogany Gainsborough arm chair, having wonderful classical scrolling foliate, lattice work and floral carved decoration to the show wood, raised on square section legs also with carved decoration. Stuff over upholstered back and seat with brass studding.

A copy of the St. Giles House chairs, made by William Vile.

https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-1479221

Provenance researcher; Christopher Coles

Batch 71 61638 DNDKZ

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
79cm (31.10")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA959490
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001663
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

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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Archive I A Chippendale style Gainsborough armchair featuring carved mahogany legs and arm supports, upholstered in green patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming.

Chippendale style Gainsborough arm chair, after William Vile, circa 1900

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A Chippendale style Gainsborough armchair featuring carved mahogany legs and arm supports, upholstered in green patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming.
Chippendale style Gainsborough arm chair, after William Vile, circa 1900
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A Chippendale style Gainsborough armchair featuring carved mahogany legs and arm supports, upholstered in green patterned damask fabric with brass stud trimming.
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A Gainsborough armchair, also known as a broad arm chair, is an English upholstered armchair characterised by a tall rectangular back, padded armrests, and open sides, originating during the 18th century.

Traditional Chippendale style armchairs were constructed using dense solid mahogany for the exposed frame, carved with intricate motifs, and upholstered in textiles such as silk damask, velvet, or wool needlework.

Identification involves examining construction methods, such as hand-cut corner joints, detailed hand-carved relief on the legs and aprons, natural age-related oxidation on the timber, and traditional upholstery techniques.

A Gainsborough armchair serves as an accent piece when placed alongside contemporary minimalist furnishings, positioned next to a modern side table, or integrated into a reading corner to contrast modern architectural lines.

Maintain the mahogany frame by dusting regularly with a lint-free cloth and applying beeswax annually, while protecting fabric upholstery from direct sunlight and cleaning spills promptly with appropriate textile care products.
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