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Superb 19th.c. Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair
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Superb 19th.c. Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · John Howkins Antiques
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A superb 19th.Century Chippendale style mahogany library armchair. The sprung back and seat upholstered in a fine silk fabric which is in very good condition. The serpentine shaped top leading to the well carved and shaped open arms with scroll carved ends and applied patrae. Below the seat is a wonderful carved Vitruvian scroll frieze joining the fine cabriole legs with tied ribbon and paw feet carving. Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Height…37.5’’/ 95.5cm. Width…27’’/ 69cm. Depth…27’’/ 69cm. Seat Height…19’’/ 48cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair to the 19th Century.

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SA1057890
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24536
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A superb 19th.Century Chippendale style mahogany library armchair. The sprung back and seat upholstered in a fine silk fabric which is in very good condition.
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The serpentine shaped top leading to the well carved and shaped open arms with scroll carved ends and applied patrae.
John Howkins Antiques

Below the seat is a wonderful carved Vitruvian scroll frieze joining the fine cabriole legs with tied ribbon and paw feet carving. Condition- Very good. Dimensions:- Height…37.5’’/ 95.5cm. Width…27’’/ 69cm. Depth…27’’/ 69cm. Seat Height…19’’/ 48cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
69cm (27.17")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1057890
Dealers Internal Ref
24536
John Howkins Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb 19th.c. Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair

Archive II A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. View X
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NR15 2NR
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A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.
Superb 19th.C. Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair
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A 19th-century mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in patterned crimson red damask, featuring carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Damask, Silk
  • ColourCrimson Red
  • MotifsClaw and ball feet, Cabriole legs, Carved arm supports, Serpentine backrest
  • SizeH 95.5 cm (38 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 69 cm (27 in)

This 19th-century Chippendale style mahogany library armchair comes in a Georgian Revival design. The dark wood timber complements the patterned crimson red silk damask upholstery covering the sprung back and seat. The serpentine-shaped top leads to open arms with scroll-carved ends and carved arm supports. Below the seat, a carved Vitruvian scroll frieze joins cabriole legs decorated with tied ribbon and claw and ball feet. The piece stands 95.5 cm high, 69 cm wide and 69 cm deep, with a seat height of 48 cm. Place this chair in a traditional gentleman's library, study or living room for comfortable seating by a desk or fireplace. The sturdy construction and classic silhouette allow it to blend seamlessly with existing antique or traditional interior schemes while offering practical daily use as a reading chair.

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A Gainsborough chair, also known as a broad glass chair or library chair, is a type of wide, deep open armchair developed in 18th-century Britain, featuring a tall upholstered back, open carved arms, and exposed timber legs.

These chairs were primarily constructed with solid mahogany or walnut frames, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques, and upholstered in woven fabrics such as silk damask, velvet, or natural leather.

Authentic pieces feature crisp hand-carved decorations on the knee and arm supports, period-correct joinery underneath the frame, and traditional upholstery foundations such as horsehair padding and hand-tied springs.

A Gainsborough chair functions effectively as a focal accent chair in a study, reading nook, or living space, pairing well alongside minimalist side tables or neutral contemporary upholstery.

Maintain the timber frame by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax polish annually along the grain, while keeping textile upholstery out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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