George III Mahogany Library Armchair, English, Late 18th Century

Traditional English George III period mahogany library armchair. Recently upholstered. Having its original finish and original brass casters. In remarkable antique condition. Sturdy ...

An exceptional example of a period 18th century oak armchair with barley twist legs and stretchers. In unusually good condition. Upholstered in the mid 20th century. Sturdy and stron...

A large-scale carved walnut armchair with 19th century loomed tapestry upholstery. Chair is in very good condition, the upholstery is worn in areas, Italy, early to mid-18th century.

A pair of neoclassical carved walnut fauteuils with carved lyre shape backsplat, sitting on carved and fluted legs. Recently re-upholstered, Northern Italy, 18th century.

A pair of Louie XV style hand carved walnut chairs with 17th century wool tapestry upholstery. These are of generous proportions, very sturdy and comfortable....

A classic set of eight early 19th century George III period mahogany chairs in excellent condition. Consisting of two armchairs and six side chairs. Recently re-upholstered and refr...

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...

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...

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 ...

With an arched back and square seat. The down curved arms carved in foliate scrolls, the front legs with carved blind fretwork with interlaced and trefoil motifs, circa 1765. Splayed...

A late 18th to Early 19th Century George III Mahogany upholstered Armchair with X stretcher leg joints. Very sturdy antique condition with newer upholstery. Measures 21.75" in width,...

An 18th-century mahogany Cockpen armchair. George III period, ca 1762. Rare and sophisticated, this antique Cockpen armchair retains its chinoiserie ...