SOUTHWOOD Gainsborough Mahogany Chippendale Style Fretwork Armchairs - Pair

A very good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1760. This is a lovely example of an early-George III Gainsborough library 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 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...

The Chippendale Gainsborough armchair. This handsome carved mahogany library or “Gainsborough” armchair has a gently curving back and shaped a...

A fine quality mid-19th century Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough armchair, having serpentine back above acanthus leaf and blind fret carved set-back arms supported on fret car...

Beautiful Chippendale arm chair with fancy back. Very steady and stable. Measures 24" in width and 22" in depth and 35.5" in height. This unique chair offers a Generous size. Seat h...