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Edwardian Inlaid Elbow Chair Circa 1905
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Edwardian Inlaid Elbow Chair Circa 1905

1900 - 1920
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Very pretty edwardian inlaid elbow chair suitable for a hallway or bedroom. The chair measures 22 ins (56 cms) at the widest point across the seat X 33 ins (84 cms) high. It is in good original condition with the original upholstery, although it has been in storage for many years. Dating from around 1905 this lovely chair would enhance any interior.

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Marion David Decorative Arts has dated this Edwardian Inlaid Elbow Chair to the 1900s.

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Very pretty edwardian inlaid elbow chair suitable for a hallway or bedroom. The chair measures 22 ins (56 cms) at the widest point across the seat X 33 ins (84 cms) high.
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It is in good original condition with the original upholstery, although it has been in storage for many years.
Marion David Decorative Arts

Dating from around 1905 this lovely chair would enhance any interior.

Date of Manufacture

Marion David Decorative Arts has dated this Edwardian Inlaid Elbow Chair to the 1900s.

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SA1242271
Marion David Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

We specialise in quality decorative items from the arts & crafts/art nouveau and art deco periods

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An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat.
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Archive I An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat.

Edwardian Inlaid Elbow Chair Circa 1905

Archive II An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat. View II
Archive III An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat. View VII
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An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat.
EDWARDIAN INLAID ELBOW CHAIR CIRCA 1905
Ref: SA1242271
An Edwardian dark mahogany elbow chair featuring inlaid wood detail on the backrest, curved armrests, and a light beige upholstered seat.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry inlay, Curved armrests, Vase splat, Upholstered seat

This Edwardian elbow chair dates from around 1905 and belongs to the English Country House style. Constructed from dark brown mahogany with contrasting satinwood marquetry inlay, the piece displays a vase splat, curved armrests, and an upholstered seat covered in light beige textured fabric trimmed with braided fringe. Further ornamental details include floral marquetry panels on the crest rail and central splat, alongside moulded front legs. The chair measures 56 cm wide at the widest point across the seat by 84 cm high, and remains in good original condition with the original upholstery, though it has spent many years in storage. Suitable for placement in a hallway or bedroom, this armchair provides comfortable seating while complementing traditional interior schemes. The compact proportions allow it to fit into smaller corners or accent spaces without overwhelming the room. Householders can use the chair as a practical seat for putting on shoes near an entryway or as a decorative bedroom furnishing. The dark timber finish and subtle inlaid motifs blend harmoniously with period furniture collections.

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Edwardian seating, produced between 1901 and 1910, frequently drew inspiration from 18th-century Neo-Classical and Sheraton designs. Pieces typically feature lighter mahogany frames, delicate satinwood marquetry inlays, sweeping arms, and slender leg proportions.

Mahogany served as the primary timber for chair framing, decorated with contrasting satinwood or boxwood marquetry inlays. Seats were traditionally upholstered using webbed bases and natural fillings, finished in woven fabrics, damask, or silk.

Authentic Edwardian furniture displays precise joinery such as mortise and tenon joints with light signs of natural timber shrinkage around frame connections. True marquetry features wood veneers flush-set into the mahogany surface rather than printed or surface-applied motifs.

An Edwardian chair functions as a distinct accent piece when placed in a modern hallway, study, or alongside contemporary upholstered sofas. Re-covering the seat pad in a contemporary linen or textured neutral fabric bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern decor.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and veneer lifting. Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain to preserve the wood finish.
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