What is a carved splat armchair?

A carved splat armchair is a seating piece featuring a shaped vertical wooden slat in the backrest adorned with decorative carving. These chairs range from formal Georgian dining carvers to country Windsor seating. Cabinet makers shaped these central splats from timbers like mahogany, walnut, and oak to provide ergonomic back support while showcasing ornamental woodworking skills.

How do I identify a Chippendale style chair?

Chippendale style chairs typically feature intricate pierced splats, often incorporating ribbon, interlaced, or Gothic tracery patterns. The top rail frequently curves into Cupid bow shapes. Original eighteenth-century pieces display hand-carved detailing and dense mahogany timber, whilst nineteenth-century revivals often utilise similar proportions and ball and claw feet.

Where should I place a carver chair?

Carver chairs function effectively as desk chairs, library seating, or accent pieces in a hallway or bedroom. Their sturdy arms provide additional comfort for reading or writing. In a dining setting, they traditionally sit at the head and foot of a table, paired with matching side chairs to create a balanced arrangement.

How do I care for antique timber chairs?

Maintain antique wooden chairs by keeping them away from direct heat sources and dramatic humidity changes to prevent timber splitting. Regular dusting with a dry lint-free cloth preserves the surface. Apply quality beeswax sparingly to nourish the wood and maintain the natural patina without building up excessive residue on the carved details.

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A carved splat armchair brings sculptural timberwork and lumbar support together, making it a focal point in any room.

19th century

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A 19th Century Shield Back Sofa

From Henry Fowler Antiques

£2,000

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19th century

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Victorian Elm Kitchen Armchair

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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19th century

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Chippendale Style Carver Chair

From A Brookes

£265

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1900 - 1920

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Chinese Lacquered Arm Chair

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£275

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19th century

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Pair of Early C19th Regency Period Carved Mahogany Armchairs with Stylish 'Swag ' or Lambrequin Back Splats.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,600

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19th century

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Set of 12 Late C19th Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Revival Style .

From M Lees and Sons

£6,000

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1900 - 1920

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Set of Eight Walnut Dining Chairs

From Shackladys Antiques

£2,675

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18th century

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Set of Eight Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs

From Deva Antiques

£8,950

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19th century

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19th-century Chinese Hardwood Folding Horseshoe-back Throne Chair

From Colton Antiques

£1,350

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19th century

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Victorian Elm Smokers Bow Armchair

From Affordable Old Furniture

£350

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Listings feature eighteenth-century pieces alongside Victorian revivals, incorporating materials from dense mahogany and walnut to native elm and fruitwood.

A Late C19th Carved Mahogany Armchair in the Mid C18th George II Chippendale Period Style, Together with a Matching Single Chair.

19th century

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A Late C19th Carved Mahogany Armchair in the Mid C18th George II Chippendale Period Style, Together with a Matching Single Chair.

From M Lees and Sons

£900

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19th century

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Good 19th Century Set of 14 Chippendale Style Dining Chairs 2 Carvers 12 Singles

From A Brookes

£11,250

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18th century

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Mahogany Chippendale 18th Century Armchair

From S and S Timms Antiques Ltd

£2,175

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Elegant Chippendale Revival Mahogany Elbow Chair

19th century

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Elegant Chippendale Revival Mahogany Elbow Chair

From Mersham Manor Antiques

£295

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1920 - 1940

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Child's Oak Windsor Armchair

From Roger King Antiques

£165

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19th century

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Georgian Mahogany Armchair

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£495

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Carved Splat Armchair

A 19th Century Shield Back Sofa

Victorian Elm Kitchen Armchair

Chippendale Style Carver Chair

Chinese Lacquered Arm Chair

Pair of Early C19th Regency Period Carved Mahogany Armchairs with Stylish 'Swag ' or Lambrequin Back Splats.

Set of 12 Late C19th Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Revival Style .

Set of Eight Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th-century Chinese Hardwood Folding Horseshoe-back Throne Chair

Victorian Elm Smokers Bow Armchair

A Late C19th Carved Mahogany Armchair in the Mid C18th George II Chippendale Period Style, Together with a Matching Single Chair.

Good 19th Century Set of 14 Chippendale Style Dining Chairs 2 Carvers 12 Singles

Mahogany Chippendale 18th Century Armchair

Elegant Chippendale Revival Mahogany Elbow Chair

Child's Oak Windsor Armchair

Georgian Mahogany Armchair

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