Lovely George II circa 1760 Primitive Carver Armchair Original Period Repairs

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved mahogany framed George II style Gainsborough armchair with claw and ball feet A very...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored, hand dyed, very rare George II circa 1760 Wingback armchair Please note the ...

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...

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...