Sold: An Early 19th Century Wing Chair

Name: An Early 19th Century Wing Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1187369
Price: 2700 GBP
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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Calico, Brass
ColourBeige
MotifsWinged side panels, Square tapered legs, Brass castors
SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 82 cm (32 in)

An early 19th century Georgian wing armchair is upholstered in plain beige calico and lined with original webbing, jute webbing straps, and exposed horsehair padding across its exposed wooden frame. The mahogany legs are square and tapered, terminating in six brass castors that support the chair and its retractable footstool mechanism. Notable details include deep winged side panels, frayed edges revealing the underlying frame and hessian lining, and six turned wooden supports beneath the seat base. Measuring 110 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 82 cm deep with a depth of 136 cm when extended, this armchair fits well in a living room, study, or traditional bedroom setting as an accent seat or reading chair.

FAQs

A Georgian wingback armchair is characterized by its high backrest and prominent side wings, which were originally designed to protect the occupant from room draughts and retain heat from open fireplaces. During the 18th and early 19th centuries, these chairs were crafted with solid timber frames, often mahogany or oak, and raised on turned or square tapered legs.

Chairs from this period typically feature hardwood frames, such as beech, oak, or mahogany. Traditional upholstery utilized coiled steel springs or jute webbing, layered with natural fillings like horsehair, coir fibre, and cotton padding, secured beneath a cotton calico lining before final fabric application.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural wear to the timber legs, and period-correct hardware such as original brass castors. Inspecting the underside often reveals hand-tacked webbing and hand-hewn frame elements rather than modern staple fastenings or machine-milled timber.

A classic wingback armchair works as an accent piece in living rooms, studies, or bedrooms. Reupholstering in contemporary linen, textured wool, or velvet bridges the gap between historical architecture and modern decor schemes.

Keep the timber legs hydrated by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year, buffing gently along the grain. Position the chair away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, joint weakening, and upholstery fading.

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