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Rococco Gainsborough Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Rococco design Gainsborough chair in the French taste. Shown in a bleached out finish but
Category

Antique 17th Century British Rococo Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rococco Gainsborough Chair
H 39.57 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Matched Pair of George III Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine matched pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough chairs with shaped backs, the arms with blind
Category

Antique 1770s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 1920’s Georgian style Gainsborough chairs in mahogany upholstered in beige leather with
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine pair of early 19th century Georgian mahogany Gainsborough chairs. Recently reupholstered.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gainsborough Chairs in the Chippendale manner
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
These handsome carved mahogany library or ‘Gainsborough’ armchairs have a gently curving back and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Exemplary George II Mahogany Gainsborough Chair c.1750
Located in Heathfield, GB
A particularly fine quality Georgian Gainsborough chair. This exceptional example in superb
Category

Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Cluster Column Leg Gainsborough Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
this chairs is the delicate proportions, the finely executed carved swag arms, the cluster column and
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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Cluster Column Leg Gainsborough Chair
Cluster Column Leg Gainsborough Chair
H 40.35 in W 29.52 in D 29.13 in
19th Century Chippendale Style Gainsborough Armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough chair having serpentine-topped
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Titchmarsh & Goodwin English Georgian Style Executive Office Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Goodwin Suffolk, England. The large mahogany frame made in the manner and style of a British Gainsborough
Category

20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gainsborough Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Vosselaar, BE
As we found a small but amazing batch of root walnut we decided to make a pair of chairs suitable
Category

2010s Belgian Georgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Gainsborough Style Lounge Chairs
Pair of Gainsborough Style Lounge Chairs
H 38.19 in W 27.17 in D 32.68 in
An 18th Century Gainsborough arm chair, circa 1780
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 18th Century Mahogany Gainsborough arm chair. With yellow Damask silk fabric to the
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Antique Late 18th Century English George II Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George I / George II Tapestry Gainsborough Style Chair, 1725-1735
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exceptional example of an early George I / George II Gainsborough mahogany chair upholstered in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European George I Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Gainsborough Library chairs in the Chippendale taste
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
benefit from re-upholstery in a more approprieate fabric. A stunning pair of chairs to compliment even the
Category

20th Century English Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

20th C. Red Leather, English, Six, GainsBorough Style, Nailhead Trim Armchairs!
Located in Austin, TX
" height, 23.5" width 21" depth, with a seat height of approximately 18" height! A Gainsborough chair is a
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20th Century British Other Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Imposing Pair 18th Century Georgian Style Gainsborough Wing Arm Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing and good quality pair of 18th century style Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough wing arm
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Antique 1880s English Georgian Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale style Gainsborough arm chair, after William Vile, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 18th Century Georgian style Mahogany Gainsborough arm chair, having wonderful
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with an upholstered seat, shaped back, and padded open armrest. With blind fretwork on the arms, and with square legs and a pierced H-stretcher.
Category

Antique 1790s Irish George III Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Nice Pair of Oxblood Leather Vintage Chesterfield Gainsborough Side Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Gainsborough side chairs A very good looking and expertly crafted pair, they are side chairs
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

English Mid-19th Century Gainsborough Carved Lounging Chair with Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century Gainsborough mahogany lounging chair with carved cabriole legs, arms and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George Smith "Gainsborough" Unbuttoned Carver Armchair - In Tan-Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an outstanding George Smith "Gainsborough" Unbuttoned Carver Armchair
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Leather

VINTAGE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAiR
Located in GB
England circa 1950's fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair Please note
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

ANTiQUE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Located in GB
England circa 1900 fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair Please note the
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of George III Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs and Accompanying Stool
Located in London, GB
by family descent. Pair of chairs Measures: Height 98 cm Width 71 cm Depth 72 cm En suite
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Black Leather Thomas Chippendale Style Gainsborough Carver Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage black leather chrome stud Gainsborough
Category

20th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair 19th Century Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th Century Gainsborough Library Chairs, the shaped backs over padded arms with scrolled and
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs, having deep buttoned green leather backs
Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Leandre Poisson Modernist Bent Plywood Upholstered Chair in Schumacher Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist bent plywood chair and ottoman, designed by architect Leandre Poisson. The chair is
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Plywood, Velvet

George 11 style Mahogany Gainsborough arm chair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century George 11 style Mahogany Gainsborough arm chair, having a saddle
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George 11 style Mahogany Gainsborough arm chair
George 11 style Mahogany Gainsborough arm chair
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 21.26 in
Antique English Mahogany Gainsborough George III Style Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
An ample chair. Good for your library, den or living room.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gainsborough Armchair 19th century
Located in Vosselaar, BE
of chair was named after the famous painter Thomas Gainsborough who often depicted these in his works
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gainsborough Armchair 19th century
Gainsborough Armchair 19th century
H 37.8 in W 27.5 in D 28.3 in
Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs Country: French Materials
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gainsborough Arm Chair of Leather and Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English leather and mahogany Gainsborough armchair - featuring a high back, open sides and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

George Smith Buttoned Side Occasional Office Desk Chair Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in GB
Gainsborough side chair in brown leather with mahogany frame This is a very well made, luxury occasional
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of English Chippendale '18th Century' Large Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Chippendale (18th century) large Gainsborough carved open arm library chairs with
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Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Gainsborough Library Chairs in the Irish Georgian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS and INTRIGUING Pair of Gainsborough Library Chairs in the Irish Georgian
Category

20th Century American Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Leandre Poisson Modernist Bent Plywood Upholstered Ottoman in Schumacher Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1982. Fabric is Schumacher Gainsborough Velvet in English Green. Fabric sample provided upon request
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Plywood

Pair of Gainsborough Library Armchairs English, Circa 1890
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Pair of George III style Gainsborough library chairs. Vintage brown leather upholstery. with solid
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
A good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough library armchair, circa 1760. This is a lovely
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary pair of 19th century English Georgian style mahogany Gainsborough library armchairs
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Large English Chippendale Gainsborough Armchair, mid-18th Century
By Wright & Elwick
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III period Gainsborough armchair of superb quality and large scale, attributable
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Silk

18th Century Pair George III Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
green damask fabric. This pair of chairs features blind fretwork on the arms and legs. Circa 1790.
Category

Antique 18th Century Irish George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Eight Antique Howard & Son's Brown Leather Carver Gainsborough Dining Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
street London Gainsborough carver armchairs, fully stamped and restored, circa 1900 It is
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 IRISH GEORGE III STYLE HEAViLY CARVED GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
1880 hand carved Georgian Irish style Gainsborough armchair with heavily carved frame Please note the
Category

Antique 1880s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

George II Gainsborough Carver Chesterfield Leather Armchair Claw and Ball Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Gainsborough armchair with claw and ball feet A very good looking well made and decorative armchair, the
Category

20th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

George III Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
George III mahogany Gainsborough library chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale, the rectangular
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Chair
George III Mahogany Library Chair
H 39.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Pair of English Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English Chippendale mahogany gainsborough leather arm chairs with original brass casters.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Pair of English Leather Arm Chairs
Pair of English Leather Arm Chairs
H 35 in W 24 in D 25 in
Fine Georgian Giltwood Arm Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
Located in Heathfield, GB
Newly upholstered in a spring green pure silk from the Gainsborough Silk Weaving Company (thickly
Category

Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century Walnut Carved Leather Upholstery Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
A well drawn early 20th Century walnut Gainsborough type leather upholstered desk - armchair on
Category

20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Raimundo de Madrazo Y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Portrait of Isabelle McCreery” depicting an elegant woman gracefully exiting a litter (Sedan Chair
Category

Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Important Pair of Georgian Gainsborough Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An important pair of Georgian Gainsborough chairs, with H-shaped stretchers and mahogany frames
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs

Pair of Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
A good pair of green leather mahogany Gainsborough chairs of Georgian design. Standing on a square
Category

Vintage 1920s British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
Pair of Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
18th Century Cabriole Leg Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A George II cabriole leg mahogany Gainsborough chair, the carved detail enriched with original
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany, Giltwood

George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chair with Needlework Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
A George III carved mahogany Gainsborough chair with needlework upholstery, the downswept molded
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of antique Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Distinguished pair of antique 19th century Gainsborough upholstered Arm Chairs in carved mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair  of antique Gainsborough  Chairs
Pair  of antique Gainsborough  Chairs
H 41.5 in W 29 in D 30 in
Early 19th c. "Gainsborough" Chair.
Located in London, GB
Chair upholstered in antique French linen.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs

Early 19th c. "Gainsborough" Chair.
Early 19th c. "Gainsborough" Chair.
H 37.41 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
English Mahogany and Dark Brown Leather Gainsborough Chair
Located in New York, NY
This is a mahogany Gainsborough chair of graceful proportions. The chair has a curved upper back
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

George II Carved Mahogany and Needlework Gainsborough Chair
Located in Knutsford, GB
A fine George II carved mahogany Gainsborough chair upholstered in a period 18th century needlework
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs

Georgian Style Gainsborough Chair
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A fine quality late 19th century George 111 style mahogany Gainsborough library chair with lovely
Category

Antique 1880s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Gainsborough Chair
Georgian Style Gainsborough Chair
H 38.19 in W 27.96 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant late 18th century mahogany Gainsborough chair recovered in a off white herring bone
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair
18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair
H 43.3 in W 27.2 in D 26.8 in
Ole Wanscher AJ Iversen Mahogany and Leather Easy Chair Danish Vintage Modern
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
based on an English Gainsborough chair and features solid mahogany frame as well as nice patina to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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Gainsborough Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the gainsborough chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and animal skin, every gainsborough chair was constructed with great care. There are 104 variations of the antique or vintage gainsborough chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gainsborough chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right gainsborough chair, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made gainsborough chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard & Sons Ltd, Baker Furniture Company and Chesterfield are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gainsborough Chair?

A gainsborough chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,873, while the lowest priced sells for $963 and the highest can go for as much as $140,800.

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