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Style: Georgian
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pair of Walnut Queen Anne Side Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice pair of Queen Anne walnut side chairs with shaped back splat above a drop in seat supported on cabriole leg and pad foot. Very good original condition with the original s...
Category
George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George III Letter Box/Stand, Hand Painted, 18th Century
Located in Norton, MA
The box has a lidded top, and serpentine front, set on a four-legged base with a medial shelf.
Note: This item is one single piece, the top and the stand are fixed together.
Dimens...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Set of Six George III Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely elegant, superb quality set of six George III period mahogany dining chairs. A pair of matching armchairs is available separately.
English, circa 1780–1800
Why we lik...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
An early George I Caquetoire chair Circa 1718
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional example of an early and rare caquetoire chair with carved cresting over an unusually narrow back, inscribed ‘I.M.I., I.H.S., ANNO 1718, G.B.’, with large outward scrol...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of George III Hepplewhite period hall chairs of a good original colour and patina; the oval backs with centres finely decorated with gilded griffins and laurel wreaths on a pa...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Hall Armchairs
Located in Richmond, London
An outstanding pair of George II period hall armchairs in black walnut, of unusual 'Windsor' design.
England, circa 1740–50.
Why we like them
Items that are not merely quirky, but...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Childs High Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crest rail over a pierced splat, drop in seat, square legs and stretcher and foot rest. Raised on a base with square section legs.
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
IMPORTANT PAIR OF JORGE II CHAIRS From the 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF JORGE II CHAIRS
From the 18th century
in Japanese lacquer, decorated with chinoiserie, figure and bird.
Straw back and seat.
Defects of the age
Dim.: 90 x 47 x 43 ...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian
Located in Central England, GB
18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian
This handsome and larger scale George iii wing backed armchair has recently been fi...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Leather
Georgian Mahogany Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent 19th-century mahogany arm chair crafted in the George II taste. From the pierced, intertwined ribbon back and duck-form armrests to the hairy ball-and-claw feet, the qu...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of George II veneered walnut cabriole leg chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A pair of George II veneered walnut chairs of an original colour and patina. Good bold cabriole legs & generous depth, pierced back splats; the seats covered in fragments of 18th Cen...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs in Red Damask; Manner of John Linnell
By John Linnell
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Pair of George III mahogany armchairs in red damask; manner of John Linnell.
The upholstered backs and seats are covered in red s...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George I Walnut Shepherds Crook Armchair with Period Needlework
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A wonderfully drawn early 18th century George I walnut shepherd's crook armchair covered in period needlework, circa 1730. England.
A simply exquisite example of an early 18th-cen...
Category
English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Elm Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive George II Period, 18th century Elm carver armchair, Retaining Exceptional Colour & Patina Throughout, Having Elegant Ribbon Carved Pierced Splat Back And Scrolling ...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Elm
Circa 1750, English Georgian ii Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Spoon Back Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Pair of spoon back side chairs, 18th century.
A pair of George III spoon back mahogany side chairs. Upholstered in green velvet with bronze nailing...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Lattice Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
George III Mahogany Lattice back armchair. Seat with new top fabric. The rectangular lattice back above an upholstered tight seat with mahogany arms on sq...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important pair of George III circa 1780-1800 hand carved library armchairs with ornate Lions Hairy Paw feet covered in grapevines
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.
These are the finest pair of library reading armchairs I have ever seen, they are circa 1780-1800, the legs are long and elegant, they start with grapevine carvings to the top and follow down with an extremely elegant curve to the Lions hairy paw feet, they are an absolute work of art
The upholstery is early embroidery, this was very much the fashion of the day and still is, the idea was for the lady of the house to prove she could keep herself quiet and occupied and not disturb her husband, the way she achieved this was by doing embroidery in her parlour, the more ornate and exquisite the higher the skill of the lady
Condition wise, there will be some age and use related patina marks here and there to the fabric, you can see the worst of it in the pictures, as ever with this type of furniture it really doesn't matter, the fact that it still exists is the important thing. the timber all has its original finish so it will be drenched in character, we have cleaned waxed and polished the wood
Dimensions
Height:- 103.5cm
Width:- 86cm
Depth:- 74.5cm
Seat height:- 62cm
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.
This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. We can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland Wales and Ireland. Please contact me via email or my contact information is under the business seller section of the listing with your postcode for a delivery quotation. Please be sure to include which item you would like to buy as the price is determined on size and distance, if you would like more than one piece of furniture we offer a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international shipping please view the below information.
ABOUT US
Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on.
CONDITION
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed.
Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity.
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual 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.
COURIER, LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CAN’T BE POSTED
We can arrange delivery nationwide, mostly with our nominated couriers, for Europe we use one reasonably priced professional company that we trust, for the rest of the world we use international shippers that can send any size item crated via air freight within 7-14 days after crating or soft packed and container shipped via sea freight within 30-60 days. The time frames outlined are guides only, non-domestic shipping is almost entirely governed by the airlines, sea freight loading times and custom clearances.
Whomever delivers will always require help on the larger items to unload, the price you will be quoted will always be based on this assumption, if this is not possible, please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two-person team.
Delivery is to the ground floor only, again if you need help upstairs or in flats etc that's absolutely not a problem, the couriers...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Rare Set of Six 18th Century circa 1760 Dutch Elm Marquetry Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare set of six totally original 18th century circa 1760 hand carved Dutch Elm Marquetry i...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Elm, Walnut
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare 18th-century mahogany Cockpen open armchair of very good quality. George III period, ca 1760.
This antique armchair is in mahogany with a chinoiserie open-fretwork (or Chines...
Category
George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George III Silverleaf Giltwood & Pink Chenille Side Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique George III silverleaf giltwood & pink chenille side chair.
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood, Rayon Chenille
Color: Pink
Period: 18th century.
Styles: Georg...
Category
Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Fully Restored Antique George III circa 1780 Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original fully restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield library armchair from the George III era circa 1780
A fantastic look...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Leather
18th Century English George III Period Mahogany Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Chair, Oak Hall Chair, Scotland 1790, H262
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Georgian chair, oak hall chair, Scotland 1790, H262
Scotland 1790
Solid oak
Original finish
Shaped top rail
Solid wooden seat
On turne...
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Scottish Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare 18th Century Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An 18th-century mahogany Cockpen armchair. George III period, ca 1762.
Rare and sophisticated, this antique Cockpen armchair retains its chinoiserie ...
Category
George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Large George III Wing Arm Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large George III wing arm chair, the shaped deep-buttoned back with scrolling arms, reupholstered in distressed blue-black leather, raised on four cab...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Leather
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee
What a find, I have never seen another ...
Category
Italian George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique George III Carved Mahogany Elbow / Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III carved mahogany elbow/desk chair having a wonderful shaped carved top and rail with open lattice work splat and shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat....
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Other
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
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...
Category
George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Wingback Chairs Pair English 18th Century Grey Velvet Brown Legs England
Located in New York, NY
A pair of wingback chairs made during the 18th century in England. Dark brown wooden legs. Reupholstered in a grey vintage velvet. Decorative...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1700s Tilt Top Oak Chair Table with Storage
Located in Germantown, MD
Storage seat, Maple stain on pine, pegged up, all tight and sturdy, breakfast table or tilt up for foyer chair. Very good vintage condition with wear appro...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Oak
Good Set of Eight George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs with Distinctive Hoof
Located in Reepham, GB
A good set of eight George II style mahogany dining chairs with distinctive hoof feet. The set comprising two elbow chairs and six side chairs, dating from the early 20th Century but of mid 18th Century design (c. 1740), with shaped top rail, plain vase...
Category
European George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730
By William Kent
Located in London, GB
An elegant George II walnut side chair with scrolled crest rail, pierced splat and shell carved cabriole legs. C.1730. Similar chair design...
Category
British George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
A very fine Georgian chair, clearly made by Gillows however as its not stamped we have classed it as attributed to. The piece has all the normal master craftsman details, the recessed back handle, the very fine carved back rest, this piece just screams understated English fine...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of George III Mahogany Side Chairs with Well-Carved Crestrails
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Period Chippendale Armchair
Located in London, GB
An excellent Georgian period armchair in the Chippendale style. This very fine example was made in England, it dates from around 1760-80’s period.
It is of absolutely fabulous quali...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of George I Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The crestings above solid vase-shaped splats, the waisted uprights above shaped drop-in seats raised on cabriole legs with pad feet. Possibly American.
Category
English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pair of Georgian Carved Armchairs circa 1780 Lovely Carvings Throughout
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of antique Georgian circa 1760 carver armchairs
A very good looking and well made pair, these are a his and hers pair so ever so slightl...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Six Imporatant George III 1760 Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads
Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is. Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history.
A similar suite of twelve chairs with one reproduction that were attributed to Chippendale...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 18th Century Irish Miniature Chairs, Attributed to Butler of Dublin
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A pair of neat-sized 18th century Irish miniature chairs attributed to Butler of Dublin. Featuring a bow-shaped top rail, pierced tapering splat, simple back legs. To the front highl...
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Irish Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Carved Oak Corner Chair
Located in High Point, NC
18th century carved oak corner chair from Scotland with a wonderfully carved back, supports and arms, all depicting whimsical faces and leaves....
Category
Scottish Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb pair of early 18th-century carved George I mahogany chairs, circa 1720.
Each chair is of rich colour, patination and carved throughout.
The shaped crest rails have two...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Lovely 18th Century Engligh Painters Artists Stool Handle Cut Out in the Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 18th century English oak artist bar stool with handle top
A very good looking period 18th century Dutch stool, it has the rare han...
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Danish Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century English George III Side Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 18th century English George III ladder-back oak side chair with beautiful details including curved backsplats, a solid plank seat, trumpet...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century Antique Open Armchair, Late Georgian Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, early 19th century open armchair with previous purpose.
A talking point in glorious English oak, this chair reveals its previous purpose when lifting the needl...
Category
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fine George III Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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...
Category
George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
An early-18th century walnut wing armchair. George I period, ca 1715.
This fine English walnut wingback chair is raised on well-drawn carved cabriole legs. With a lovely kick on the back legs.
Remarkably, after some 300 years, it still retains its original gros-point needlework upholstery in vibrant colors.
Of superb proportions, color, figuring and patination.
Measures:
H 106 cm (42'')
D 68 cm (27'').
W 87.5 cm (34 1/2'').
Literature:
Herbert Cescinsky 'English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century', George Routledge & Sons (1911) vol. I, p. 81, fig. 105. ''A walnut easy chair'' dated 1710.
Nb. A slightly earlier antique walnut and beech wing armchair with contemporary needlework, circa 1710, sold in Christies, Lot 164, October 2015 @ £48,350 -The Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Sothebys sold a George II needlework...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Childs Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine crestrail over a pierced ribbon back, drop in seat and straight square legs.
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning 18th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair Primate Design Stick Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime mid-18th century circa 1760 solid Yew wood Windsor stick back armchair
If you are loo...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Yew
George III Mahogany Ladder Back Childs Armchair
Located in New York, NY
George III mahogany ladder back child's armchair, seat and needlework contemporary with period.
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century Danish Country Elm Armchair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A late 18th century Danish armchair in elmwood, with graceful curves and carved details. Flower and leaf motifs decorate the cartouche-shaped back on the crest rail and the pierced s...
Category
Danish George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Elm
Lovely Original 18th Century Herve Liege Belgium Carved Wood Armchair Wainscot
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare totally original Herve Liege Belgium hand carved oak Wainscot oak armchair circa 1760
A very well made original piece, the chair ...
Category
Belgian George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Oak
English George II Period Leather Lounging Chair, Backstool, Walnut Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English George II period walnut, leather upholstered backstool or lounging chair of generous proportions. Acanthus leaf and shell carved cabriole legs with pad feet and fine rich lea...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Burr Chestnut Hand Carved Primate French Milking or Children's Chair circa 1760
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1780 Primate French milking or children’s chair in burr chestnut
What a stunning ...
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French George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
British Country Armchair in Ash
Located in Houston, TX
British country armchair in ash. This Georgian period chair's design is unusual and is attributed to an anonymous craftsman operating in the Lancashire parish of Wigan during the late 18th century. This chair features turned uprights, with domed and nipple finials, connected by wavy line slats and boldly turned stretchers and legs. The patina of its dark honey-brown color finish is excellent. Chair's low seat is ideal for fireside seating...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Lovely George II circa 1760 Primitive Carver Armchair Original Period Repairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George II circa 1760 oak carver chair with period repairs
A very good looking and well made chair...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
By Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in GB
We are delighted to this very rare pair of Thomas Chippendale era circa 1760 Library chairs with period embroidered upholstery
These are a very rare and highly collectible pair of Library chairs, they were made in the Chippendale era and closely after his designs, the fret work carving, ornate legs, all very finely executed by a master craftsman
The upholstery is all original embroidery, the colours are very much of the period and not seen on later reproduction pieces. These are an exceptional example and would be highly prized in any collection
The chairs have been lightly restored to include some work to the carvings, the timber has been sympathetically French polished to ensure none of the original charm and patina has been lost
A period pair of Chippendales by the great man himself (which these could be) would retail for the high hundreds of thousands, however alas Chippendales are only originals if they come with iron clad provenance, a difficult thing to keep hold of for nearly 250 years. One of the chairs has a plaque to the base for Charles Tozer of 25 Brook street London, Mr Tozer was a very well respected Antiques dealer in the early 20th to mid 20th century that specialised in 18th century furniture
Dimensions:
Height 97cm
Width 64cm
Depth 65cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point
Thomas Chippendale (1718–1779) was born in Otley in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England in June 1718. He became a cabinet-maker in London, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director, upon which success he became renowned. The designs are regarded as representing the current British fashion for furniture of that period and are now reproduced globally. He was buried 16 November 1779, according to the records of St Martin-in-the-Fields, in the cemetery since built upon by the National Gallery. Chippendale furniture is much valued; a padouk cabinet that was offered for auction during 2008 sold for £2,729,250.
Life
"A Design for a State Bed" from the Director, 1762. Chippendale was born the only child of John Chippendale (1690–1768), joiner, and his first wife Mary (née Drake) (1693–1729). He received an elementary education at Prince Henry's Grammar School. The Chippendale family had long been involved with the wood working trades and so he probably received his basic training from his father, though it is believed that he was also trained by Richard Wood in York, before he relocated to London. Wood later ordered eight copies of the Director. On 19 May 1748 he married Catherine Redshaw at St George's Chapel, Mayfair and they had five sons and four daughters.
During 1749 Chippendale rented a modest house in Conduit Court, near Covent Garden. In 1752 he relocated to Somerset Court, off the Strand. In 1754 Chippendale relocated to 60–62 St Martin's Lane in London, where for the next 60 years the family business operated, until 1813 when his son, Thomas Chippendale (Junior), was evicted for bankruptcy. During 1754 he also began a partnership with James Rannie, a wealthy Scottish merchant, who put money into the business at the same time as Chippendale produced the first edition of the Director. Rannie and his bookkeeper, Thomas Haig, probably cared for the finances of the business. His wife, Catherine, died during 1772. After James Rannie died in 1766, Thomas Haig seems to have borrowed £2,000 from Rannie's widow, which he used to become Chippendale's partner. One of Rannie's executors, Henry Ferguson...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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