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Macintosh Antiques

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A George 111 Mahogany Shield Back Armchair Circa 1790

Name: A George 111 Mahogany Shield Back Armchair Circa 1790
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1116351
Price: 190 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Sold 29 March 2025 · Macintosh Antiques

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Description

A George 111 mahogany shield back armchair circa 1790 in the Hepplewhite style.

Size: 22.5 inches wide, 20 inches deep 31 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Reference Numbers

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SA1116351

Dealers Internal Reference

MA4146

Description

A George 111 mahogany shield back armchair circa 1790 in the Hepplewhite style.

Size: 22.5 inches wide, 20 inches deep 31 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Armchair to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1116351

Dealers Internal Ref

MA4146

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Macintosh Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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An antique George III mahogany armchair featuring an open shield-shaped backrest with carved splats, curved arms, and an upholstered drop-in seat.

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Macintosh Antiques

Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811

Location

The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany
ColourDark Brown
MotifsShield-shaped backrest, Pierced splat, Strapwork carving, H-stretcher base
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

The George III period spans from 1760 to 1820, characterised by a transition from heavy baroque influences to more classical, elegant forms popularised by designers like Hepplewhite and Sheraton.

Cabinet makers predominantly used imported dense hardwoods such as mahogany, alongside native timbers like oak and beech, frequently utilizing mortise and tenon joinery for structural integrity.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut joinery, timber patination, tool marks from hand tools, and traditional construction methods such as pegged joints and hand-stitched upholstery webbing.

Pairing a traditional wooden chair with minimalist modern architecture or a neutral colour palette creates a striking focal point that highlights the historical craftsmanship.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and apply periodic treatments of natural beeswax to nourish the timber surface without building up synthetic residues.