English George II Style Mahogany Open Armchair

A good English George II period walnut wing armchair with cushion, upholstered in gros and petit needlepoint material, the chair dating from the early part of the 18th century. The n...

An English George II period sterling silver sauce boat of typical form, the base hallmarked JB with other hallmarks, (except the lion passant) rubbed. Monogrammed on one side. An ele...

An English George II period provincial oak lowboy or dressing table of typical form, the overhanging top with a molded edge above 3 fitted drawers over a shaped apron. The piece is s...

A pair of English Georgian late 18th century mahogany side chairs, each with a shaped and well-carved crestrail over a carved central open splat, the drop in seats covered in striped...

A rare and charming French Charles X period mahogany child's armchair, the carved triangular crest rail above downswept arms with acanthus leaf details, all resting on curved legs. Now upholstered in a vintage green...

A set of 4 English George II period walnut side chairs of good scale, the undulating crestrail above a vasiform splat with carved volutes, terminating in a balloon seat with drop-in ...

A superb 19th century antique English armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey, the pierced stylised shell splat back and scrolled armrests with bas-relie...

Circa 1750 English Georgian II period mahogany armchair. The George II period was most noted for its intricate chairs. Like the other Georgian periods, this one was named after the monarch during the time. Under George II, mahogany became the predominant wood used for fine furniture. Many of the styles were symmetrical and had architectural curves, inspired by the Gothic. These works were very expensive and only the rich could afford and buy them. This specific armchair has a frame entirely carved from mahogany, which was a strong and durable wood that was also naturally water resistant and offers natural resistance against pests. The back of the chair has a splat design. Splats were an important element of eighteenth-century English chairs, offering support. It originated from the importation of Chinese Ming Dynasty chairs...

In the George II Irish taste. Great colour, proportion and quality.

Of generous proportions with thick carved crest rail with generous scroll carved details, the pierced carved splat and scrolled arms, loose fitted seat raised on cabriole legs joined...

A mahogany open armchair in George I manner, with scroll carving of real style and panache having fine eagle head terminals to each arm, with distinctive scroll and feather work to t...

Raised on four square molded legs the rear legs back swept, these stairs feature a seat later recovered with Gobelin style fabric. A great choice. The carved and curved armrests, the...