Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

FiNE PAIR OF BROWN LEATHER CARVED GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS GILES GRENDEY 1693-1780

$19,117.37per set
£13,950per set
€16,274.94per set
CA$26,186.02per set
A$29,124.57per set
CHF 15,207.94per set
MX$354,414.98per set
NOK 194,228.64per set
SEK 182,152.20per set
DKK 121,466.12per set
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved, brown leather, very large Gainsborough Library armchairs depicting Lions and Hairy Paw legs, after the original by Giles Grendey 1693-1780 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price A very good looking, well made and decorative pair of large Library armchairs, they are also exceptionally comfortable having a deep and wide seating area. The carving is second to none, absolutely lovely throughout, these are pure art furniture from every angle They are of course modern versions of the originals by Grendey which if they ever came up for auction would achieve a price in the six figures, they are unobtainable for anyone of than the faboulsy wealthy and museums Condition wise we have cleaned waxed and polished them from top to bottom, there will be good honest patina as mentioned but nothing negative to note, the leather has a lovely look and feel to it, if the new owners prefer a crisper finish I can have the hide fully restored by my leather polishers Dimensions Height:- 98.5cm Width:- 83cm Depth:- 83cm Seat height:- 45cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Similar to:
    Giles Grendey (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.78 in (98.5 cm)Width: 32.68 in (83 cm)Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Georgian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823342189812

More From This Seller

View All
FINE PAiR OF LARGE CARVED GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS AFTER GILES GRENDEY 1693-1780
By Giles Grendey
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Gainsborough Library armchairs depicting Lions and Hairy Paw legs...
Category

20th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RESTORED THRONE ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique Italian Carolean throne armchairs in hand dyed brown leat...
Category

20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

PAIR OF ANTIQUE HEAVILY CARVED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RESTORED THRONE ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique throne armchairs i...
Category

20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Pair of Antique Regency Bolster Arm Brown Leather Library Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of circa 1810-1820 Antique Regency fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with Bolster arms A fantastic looking a...
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Important Pair of Antique Thomas Chippendale Carved Claw & Ball Tub Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important pair of Thomas Chippendale style, heavily carved with Claw & Ball Cabriolet legs, brown leather, library tub armchairs. These are t...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

FINE & IMPORTANT PAIR OF ANTiQUE HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important pair of Museum quality, fully restored Antique Victorian circa 1860 hand dyed Cigar brown lea...
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

You May Also Like

Pair of Early Georgian Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of early eighteenth century style walnut and leather upholstered armchairs, Edwardian, the central splat crossbanded, with carving to the seat rail and cabriole legs. In excel...
Category

Early 20th Century British George II Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Highback Walnut Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisite pair of 17th-century Italian Louis XIV highback armchairs, crafted from rich walnut and upholstered in sumptuous silk velvet. These chairs feature exceptional hand-carved d...
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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: Carved Wood Condition: Newly Upholstered Style: French Louis XV Year: 1940s $3...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Exceptional Pair George II Carved Walnut Library Armchairs
Located in Lymington, GB
An exceptional pair of English George II-period carved walnut library armchairs. Raised on very well-carved cabriole legs with stylised ball-and-claw feet, each chair with rectangul...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Pair Leather Vintage French Louis XV Carved Oak Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great carved pair of leather Louis XV French-made armchairs with gorgeous carved oak frames and bright brass nailhead trim. The chairs are in good antique condition with mo...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of English George III 1730s Stamped Burl Walnut Armchairs with Eagle Heads
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of English George III period burl walnut armchairs from the first half of the 18th century, with stamped initials, carved splats, eagle motifs, cabriole legs and claw-and-ball...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut