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Grand George III 18th Century Gentleman's Library Armchair

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  • George III Mahogany Library Armchair, English, Late 18th Century
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    A commodious Georgian style mahogany library armchair with down swept arms, brass tacking accenting the vintage mohair upholstery, the square beam legs ending in substantial brass cu...
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    Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs

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  • George III Period 18th Century Mahogany Library Armchair
    Located in London, GB
    A mid-18th century George III period mahogany armchair having “saddled” top rail and shaped, pierced splats with set-back arms with scrolled decoration above leather stuff-over seat ...
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    Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

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    Mahogany

  • 18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
    Located in Chicago, IL
    This is a finely carved 1760 English George III armchair. The George III period was named after the English monarch of the time. It was popular among the elite and mercantile class of people, due to its excellent material and intricate carvings. Due to the multiple King Georges, each George developed its own look. The George III period is also referred to as the Chippendale style. This period was often characterized by drawing on both the Rococo and Gothic styles. Pieces sported curves, arches, Chinese influences, and cabriole legs. This chair has been entirely carved out of mahogany; a premiere wood choice known for its durability, longevity, and rich coloring. The back has an elegant splat, a principal element of eighteenth-century English chairs. Splats are the center support for a chair’s open back and originated from the importation of Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...
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    Antique 1760s English George III Armchairs

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    Mahogany

  • 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 example of an early-George III Gainsborough armchair in the sophisticated Chinese taste of the period. With well-executed blind-fret carving to the square legs and arm supports. Note the unusual treatment of the gently-outswept padded arms. Furthermore there is subtle shaping to the top of the back. The 'H' stretcher with pierced Gothick (or 'Gothic') carving. Professionally upholstered to a high standard and overstuffed in a neutral soft velvet, with float buttons and close nailed. Raised on old brass castors. Lovely, rich, old colour and patina. In excellent condition with a sturdy frame throughout. These Georgian library armchairs are sometimes also known as Martha Washington chairs...
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    Antique Mid-18th Century George III Armchairs

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    Mahogany

  • Early 19th Century English George III Mahogany Library Armchair Circa 1810
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    Traditional English George III period mahogany library armchair. Recently upholstered. Having its original finish and original brass casters. In remarkable antique condition. Sturdy ...
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    Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs

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    Mahogany

  • Gentleman’s Library Chair
    Located in Norwell, MA
    Exuding opulence, the leather library chair boasts a luxurious allure, adorned with a skillfully crafted reptilian aesthetic reminiscent of alligator ski...
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    Early 2000s North American Chairs

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