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Description

A rare pair of 18th century mahogany library armchairs. With original horse hair and raised on slender mahogany legs with original brass castors to back and front. Tight frame for re-upholstery. Circa 1790

Seat Height: 43.25 - 17"

Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these 18th Century Library Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

65.5cm (25.79")

Depth

92cm (36.22")

Reference Numbers

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SA1095896

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Description

A rare pair of 18th century mahogany library armchairs.

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With original horse hair and raised on slender mahogany legs with original brass castors to back and front.

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Tight frame for re-upholstery. Circa 1790

Seat Height: 43.25 - 17"

Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these 18th Century Library Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

65.5cm (25.79")

Depth

92cm (36.22")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1095896

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Herefordshire
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Horsehair, Brass
ColourBrown
MotifsPadded arms, Tapered legs, Brass castors, Upholstered frame
SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 65.5 cm (26 in) x D 92 cm (36 in)

FAQs

Eighteenth-century library armchairs typically feature robust frames, supportive upholstered backs, and padded arms designed for long hours of reading and study in private residences.

These pieces were constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring traditional joinery, webbed foundations, horsehair stuffing, and brass castors on the legs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate timber ageing, traditional upholstery methods underneath, and handmade brass hardware consistent with eighteenth-century craftsmanship.

An antique armchair can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing it with minimal upholstery or contrasting fabrics, allowing its historic wooden frame to serve as a focal point.

Preservation involves keeping wooden frames conditioned, protecting fabrics from direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity, and consulting professional conservators for structural repairs.