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19th Century Gainsborough Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Gainsborough chair with profusely carved ebonised wood frame featuring foliate motifs
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19th Century European Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Gainsborough Chair
19th Century Gainsborough Chair
H 37.5 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
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
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17th Century British Rococo Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Antique Rococco Gainsborough Chair
H 39.57 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
A George II Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
By (circle of) Thomas Gainsborough
Located in London, GB
A mid 18th Century mahogany Gainsborough chair, of broad and low proportions, with shaped stop rail
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique A George II Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
A George II Carved Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Pair of 19th Century Gainsborough Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century English Gainsborough chairs made from walnut. The frames are expertly hand
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19th Century English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Pair of 19th Century Gainsborough Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Gainsborough Chairs
H 40.5 in W 28 in D 28.5 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
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1770s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Suede, Mahogany

An Exceptional Pair of Early George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
By (circle of) Thomas Gainsborough
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Pair of Early George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs Of robustly drawn form; the
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Late 18th Century English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine pair of early 19th century Georgian mahogany Gainsborough chairs. Recently reupholstered.
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

A Pair of George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs, with Needlepoint Upholstery
By (circle of) Thomas Gainsborough
Located in London, GB
A Pair of George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs, with Needlepoint Upholstery With shaped
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 20th century Gainsborough chairs
Located in Malton, GB
These are a very elegant pair of early 20th century English Gainsborough style open armchairs
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1920s Antique Gainsborough Chair

Materials

Beech

Antique Pair of 20th century Gainsborough chairs
Pair of 20th century Gainsborough chairs
H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
A Pair of George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
Located in London, GB
Upholstered in matte black leather, with moulded downswept arms, and dark patinated mollasses coloured mahogany. With square chamfered legs joined by stretchers, on leather casters. ...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

A fine pair of 19th century Chinese Chippendale mahogany Gainsborough chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of large 19th century Chinese Chippendale carved mahogany Gainsborough style armchairs
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Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

19th Century Chippendale Style Gainsborough Armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough chair having serpentine-topped
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Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Pair Georgian Gainsborough Arm Chairs Leather Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Georgian Revival Gainsborough chairs Circa 1900 These chairs stand upon square tapered legs
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Early 1900s Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Wood

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
. Gainsborough chair.
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

Materials

Mahogany

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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1880s English Georgian Antique Gainsborough Chair

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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
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Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

18th Century Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, 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.
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1790s Irish George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

Materials

Upholstery

ANTiQUE RESTORED GAINSBOROUGH HAND DYED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
England circa 1900 fully restored Whisky brown leather Gainsborough carver desk armchair Please note the
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Leather, Beech

Pair of George III Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs and Accompanying Stool
Located in London, GB
A Pair of George III Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs and Accompanying Stool The arms and legs with
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair Georgian style Leather Gainsborough library chairs, having deep buttoned brown leather backs
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Early 20th Century British Antique Gainsborough Chair

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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
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19th Century Irish George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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
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19th Century English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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

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Leather

George III Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
George III mahogany Gainsborough library chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale, the rectangular
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

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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 Charleston, SC
Pair of English Chippendale mahogany gainsborough leather arm chairs with original brass casters.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gainsborough Chair

Pair of English Leather Arm Chairs
Pair of English Leather Arm Chairs
H 35 in W 24 in D 25 in
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
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Gainsborough Chair

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
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1920s British Regency Antique Gainsborough Chair

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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
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Gainsborough Chair

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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
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of antique Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Toronto, ON
Distinguished pair of antique 19th century Gainsborough upholstered Arm Chairs in carved mahogany
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19th Century English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Wood, Fabric

Pair  of antique Gainsborough  Chairs
Pair  of antique Gainsborough  Chairs
H 41.5 in W 29 in D 30 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
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18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany, Leather

Early 19th c. "Gainsborough" Chair.
Located in London, GB
Chair upholstered in antique French linen.
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19th Century British Antique Gainsborough Chair

Early 19th c. "Gainsborough" Chair.
Early 19th c. "Gainsborough" Chair.
H 37.41 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
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
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18th Century English George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

Georgian Style Gainsborough Chair
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A fine quality late 19th century George 111 style mahogany Gainsborough library chair with lovely
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1880s English George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

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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
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gainsborough Chair

18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair
18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair
H 43.3 in W 27.2 in D 26.8 in
Antique mahogany Gainsborough armchair
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is pleased to offer a wonderful Georgian Gainsborough chair, circa 1800
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Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Antique mahogany Gainsborough armchair
Antique mahogany Gainsborough armchair
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in D 27.96 in
Pair of 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Period Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A pair of carved mahogany Chippendale gainsborough chairs with ball and claw feet, acanthus carved
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Silk, Mahogany

19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century mahogany Gainsborough style antique library armchair. This chair follows the form of
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Walnut Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Classic and elegant George III-style Gainsborough chair, mahogany, on casters. Sturdy mortise and
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19th Century English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Walnut Armchair
Walnut Armchair
H 38 in W 28 in
WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, GEORGE II WALNUT LIBRARY (GAINSBOROUGH) ARM CHAIR STANDING ON CABRIOLE LEGES
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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
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Early 18th Century European George I Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Swedish Painted Gainsborough Armchair
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century painted Swedish Gainsborough armchair, with carved rosettes to the arms an
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Early 1800s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Wood

Pair of Early George III Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of early George III Gainsborough open armchairs in light colored mahogany with reeded arms
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Late 18th Century English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

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
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Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality early 20th century George II style mahogany Gainsborough open armchair or library
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Early 20th Century English George II Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of George III Gainsborough Open Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of early George III Gainsborough open arm chairs in well carved mahogany of excellent
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1760s English George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of George III Gainsborough Open Armchairs
Pair of George III Gainsborough Open Armchairs
H 38.19 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
Early 20th Century Fine Quality Georgian Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
An early 20th century fine quality Georgian style mahogany Gainsborough armchair. This chair
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional pair of late 19th-early 20th century George II style mahogany Gainsborough open
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Late 19th Century George II Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Upholstered George III Period Arm Chair, c. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A upholstered arm chair of the type often called "Gainsborough" or "Library" chairs in references
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality 18th century mahogany Gainsborough chair, the upright back with swept arm supports
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Gainsborough Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Gainsborough Chair Mahogany 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Chippendale Style Mahogany Gainsborough Chair. Circa 1920 This Chair Stands Upon Carved Cabriole
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1920s Chippendale Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough chairs with straight legs joined by stretchers and
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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Gainsborough Chair

Pair of Gainsborough Chairs
Pair of Gainsborough Chairs
H 40 in W 27 in D 27 in
PERIOD GEORGE II WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
Period Irish Walnut Armchair, Lolling or Gainsborough, Chair
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18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Gainsborough Chair

George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III mahogany Gainsborough chair, the shaped back over arms with rosette and trailing
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany, Wool

Pair of Georgian Gainsborough Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine pair of generous-sized George III mahogany Gainsborough chairs. A very eye-catching and
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Early 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Gainsborough Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Georgian Gainsborough Chairs
Pair of Georgian Gainsborough Chairs
H 39 in W 29.5 in D 34 in
Pair of Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-18th century George III period mahogany Gainsborough chairs, of attractive small
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18th Century English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
Pair of Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs
H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 15.36 in
18th Century Gainsborough Chair Circa 1790
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18TH CENTURY GAINSBOROUGH CHAIR CIRCA 1790, UPHOLSTERED IN RED LEATHER WITH RED VELVET CUSHION
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gainsborough Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of Georgian Carved Mahogany and Leather Upholstered Gainsborough Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Georgian mahogany Gainsborough chairs, with rectangular backs, downswept foliate
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Gainsborough Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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Antique Gainsborough Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique gainsborough chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and animal skin, every antique gainsborough chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique gainsborough chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique gainsborough chair bearing Georgian, Victorian or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique gainsborough chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Howard & Sons Ltd produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Gainsborough Chair?

Prices for an antique gainsborough chair start at $1,250 and top out at $185,000 with the average selling for $6,500.

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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Questions About Antique Gainsborough Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.