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George III Gainsborough Armchair
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George III Gainsborough Armchair

18th century
Sold 13 October 2025 · William Carr Antiques
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Description

A fine Georgian mahogany Gainsborough armchair with Chinese influence, crisp blind fretwork to the legs and arms.

Circa 1760.

Raised on square chamfered forelegs and elegantly raked back legs, terminating in original brass roller casters.

Traditionally upholstered in a beautiful silk damask fabric.

Seat Height: 42cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Gainsborough Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1160138
Description
A fine Georgian mahogany Gainsborough armchair with Chinese influence, crisp blind fretwork to the legs and arms.

Circa 1760.

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Raised on square chamfered forelegs and elegantly raked back legs, terminating in original brass roller casters.
William Carr Antiques

Traditionally upholstered in a beautiful silk damask fabric.

Seat Height: 42cm

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this George III Gainsborough Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1160138
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I A front-facing view of a George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair upholstered in a yellow damask fabric with fretsawn stretchers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Gainsborough Armchair

Archive II A front-facing view of a George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair upholstered in a yellow damask fabric with fretsawn stretchers. View II
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Archive IV A front-facing view of a George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair upholstered in a yellow damask fabric with fretsawn stretchers. View IV
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Archive VIII A front-facing view of a George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair upholstered in a yellow damask fabric with fretsawn stretchers. View VIII
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
Location
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/chairfinder
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 37
Items Sold 418
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A front-facing view of a George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair upholstered in a yellow damask fabric with fretsawn stretchers.
George III Gainsborough Armchair
Ref: SA1160138
A front-facing view of a George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair upholstered in a yellow damask fabric with fretsawn stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Silk damask, Horsehair
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsOpen padded arms, Fretsawn stretchers, Damask upholstery, Square section legs
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

FAQs

Named after the painter Thomas Gainsborough who frequently depicted similar seating, this chair style features a wide, upholstered seat and back with open padded arms, popular during the mid-to-late 18th century.

These chairs are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, featuring mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved details, and traditional horsehair or webbing upholstery foundations.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut joinery, timber ageing characteristics, hand-forged fixings, and historical upholstery techniques beneath modern fabric layers.

Pair this piece with minimalist contemporary furnishings to create a striking contrast, allowing the traditional craftsmanship and textile pattern to act as a focal point.

Keep the wood conditioned with appropriate microcrystalline wax and protect the fabric from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent fibre degradation and fading.
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