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A Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Style Elbow / Desk Chair
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A Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Style Elbow / Desk Chair

19th century
Description

A good quality Circa 1820, Georgian Mahogany elbow or Desk chair in the Country Chippendale style. Drop-in seat and with elegantly shaped arms sitting on straight legs.

Seat Height: 44 cm

Height: 97 cm

Width: 66 cm

Depth: 47 cm

Price includes delivery to most of the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Wherever possible, we personally deliver items to ensure they arrive in excellent condition and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

We offer a 14-day returns policy for your peace of mind. If you are not fully satisfied, you may return the item for a full refund. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Elbow Chair to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234832
Dealers Internal Reference
HFRA1256
Description
A good quality Circa 1820, Georgian Mahogany elbow or Desk chair in the Country Chippendale style. Drop-in seat and with elegantly shaped arms sitting on straight legs.

Seat Height: 44 cm

Height: 97 cm

Width: 66 cm

fig 1. A Georgian Chippendale style mahogany elbow chair with a pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a green velvet seat.
fig 1. A Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Style Elbow / Desk Chair

Depth: 47 cm

Price includes delivery to most of the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

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Wherever possible, we personally deliver items to ensure they arrive in excellent condition and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
Pear Tree Antiques
fig 2. A Georgian Chippendale style mahogany elbow chair with a pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a green velvet seat.
fig 2. A Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Style Elbow / Desk Chair

We offer a 14-day returns policy for your peace of mind. If you are not fully satisfied, you may return the item for a full refund. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Elbow Chair to the 19th Century.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234832
Dealers Internal Ref
HFRA1256
Pear Tree Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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Archive I A Georgian Chippendale style mahogany elbow chair with a pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a green velvet seat.

A Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Style Elbow / Desk Chair

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A Georgian Chippendale style mahogany elbow chair with a pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a green velvet seat.
A Georgian Mahogany Chippendale Style Elbow / Desk Chair
Ref: SA1234832
A Georgian Chippendale style mahogany elbow chair with a pierced splat back, shaped arms, and a green velvet seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Chippendale
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown, Green
  • MotifsPierced back splat, Serpentine crest rail, S-shaped sweeping arms, Square straight legs
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This 19th-century elbow or desk chair is rendered in the Country Chippendale style from warm brown mahogany. The piece incorporates a pierced splat back, a serpentine crest rail, S-shaped sweeping arms, and square straight legs supporting a drop-in seat pad upholstered in green velvet. Dimensions are 97 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 47 cm deep, with a seat height of 44 cm. Such a chair functions effectively as a study or desk seat in a gentleman's library or home office. The open armrests and upholstered cushion provide practical comfort for writing or administrative tasks, while the classic timber construction matches traditional or period interior schemes.

Originating in the eighteenth century, Chippendale style furniture is defined by detailed woodwork, serpentine top rails, intricate pierced back splats, and sturdy cabriole or square legs.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense mahogany or native hardwoods, often paired with drop-in upholstered seats featuring natural woven textiles or velvet.

Authentic construction typically displays hand-carved joinery, hand-sawn timber marks on hidden surfaces, traditional mortise and tenon joints, and naturally aged timber patination.

This design functions effectively as a statement desk chair in a home study, an accent chair in a hallway, or alongside contemporary dining furniture for contrast.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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