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A Gillows Style Mahogany Gentleman's Club or Library Side Chair, C.1835
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A Gillows Style Mahogany Gentleman's Club or Library Side Chair, C.1835

19th century
Sold 20 August 2025 · Jeckyll & Co
This “Gillows Style Mahogany Gentleman's Club or Library Side Chair, C.1835” found a buyer.

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Description

The seat is unusually deep and not intended as a dining chair. The proportions encourage/ compel the sitter to adopt a more relaxed and informal seating position, with a book, cigar or glass of claret...

It's in original condition, well made and rock solid.

Seat height 46cm

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price, with Edinburgh delivery free of charge. Please let me know if you would like a quote or have any other questions.

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Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Mahogany Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1062797
Description
The seat is unusually deep and not intended as a dining chair.
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The proportions encourage/ compel the sitter to adopt a more relaxed and informal seating position, with a book, cigar or glass of claret.
Jeckyll & Co

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fig 1. A dark mahogany library side chair with a looped backrest and turned front legs, featuring exposed horsehair upholstery.
fig 1. A Gillows Style Mahogany Gentleman's Club or Library Side Chair, C.1835

It's in original condition, well made and rock solid.

Seat height 46cm

Reliable transport throughout the UK can be easily arranged at cost price, with Edinburgh delivery free of charge. Please let me know if you would like a quote or have any other questions.

Follow us on Instagram: jeckyll_and_co

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Mahogany Library Chair to the 19th Century.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1062797
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

Instagram: jeckyllandco

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Archive I A dark mahogany library side chair with a looped backrest and turned front legs, featuring exposed horsehair upholstery. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Gillows Style Mahogany Gentleman's Club or Library Side Chair, C.1835

Archive II A dark mahogany library side chair with a looped backrest and turned front legs, featuring exposed horsehair upholstery. View II
Archive III A dark mahogany library side chair with a looped backrest and turned front legs, featuring exposed horsehair upholstery. View III
Archive IV A dark mahogany library side chair with a looped backrest and turned front legs, featuring exposed horsehair upholstery. View IV
Archive V A dark mahogany library side chair with a looped backrest and turned front legs, featuring exposed horsehair upholstery. View V
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Jeckyll & Co
Telephone 07735 072466
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Edinburgh
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Verified Since May 2022
Items For Sale 61
Items Sold 314
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A dark mahogany library side chair with a looped backrest and turned front legs, featuring exposed horsehair upholstery.
A Gillows style mahogany Gentleman's Club or Library side chair, c.1835
Ref: SA1062797
A dark mahogany library side chair with a looped backrest and turned front legs, featuring exposed horsehair upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Horsehair, Textile
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLooped backrest, Turned front legs, Exposed horsehair stuffing
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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Gillows of Lancaster and London was renowned for high-quality craftsmanship, functional designs, and understated elegance, often incorporating refined turned legs and sculptural mahogany frames.

These pieces were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring traditional joinery, horsehair stuffing, and heavy textile or leather upholstery.

Authenticity is assessed through hand-cut joinery, timber oxidisation, tool marks, and construction methods consistent with pre-industrial cabinet making.

It functions effectively as an accent piece in a study or living area, pairing well with contemporary minimalist furnishings to highlight its historic craftsmanship.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the wood nourished with appropriate wax polishes, and avoid direct placement near heat sources or strong sunlight.
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