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Macintosh Antiques

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A Pair of George IV Gonzalo Alves Sabre Leg Side Chairs

Name: A Pair of George IV Gonzalo Alves Sabre Leg Side Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1116385
Price: 390 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 7 February 2026 · Macintosh Antiques

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Description

A pair of George IV Gonzalo Alves sabre leg side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster circa 1830 with cane seats in good solid order.

Size: 18 inches wide 23 inches deep 32.5 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these George IV Side Chairs to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

83cm (32.68")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

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SA1116385

Dealers Internal Reference

MA4158

Description

A pair of George IV Gonzalo Alves sabre leg side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster circa 1830 with cane seats in good solid order.

Size: 18 inches wide 23 inches deep 32.5 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these George IV Side Chairs to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

83cm (32.68")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1116385

Dealers Internal Ref

MA4158

About the Dealer

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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Macintosh Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA

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A pair of antique George IV wooden side chairs with carved scrolled backs and green patterned upholstery.

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Macintosh Antiques

Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811

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The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom

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ObjectSide Chairs
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialGonzalo Alves, Upholstery Fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSabre legs, Carved scrollwork, Drop-in upholstered seat, Channeled top rail
SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

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The George IV period, spanning the 1820s, bridges late Regency and early Victorian aesthetics, heavily influenced by classical Greek, Roman, and Gothic revivals, characterised by substantial proportions and meticulous craftsmanship.

Cabinet makers of this era favoured dense exotic hardwoods such as gonzalo alves, rosewood, and mahogany, frequently incorporating brass inlay, carved scrollwork, and upholstered drop-in seats.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-correct joinery, dense patination on the timber, hand-carved decorative motifs without modern tooling marks, and traditional animal glue or hand-forged fixings.

Pairing historic hardwood seating with minimalist modern dining tables or placing them as accent pieces against neutral walls creates a striking juxtaposition that highlights their sculptural form.

Maintain timber condition by keeping pieces away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly, and avoiding silicone-based polishes that can degrade the historic finish.