Restauration Period Mahogany Armchairs

Early 19th century Restauration (Consulat) period armchairs. Amazing hand-carved, solid mahogany, ebonized frames with patined gold leaf details and a lustrous French polish finish. ...

A French Restauration mahogany armchair from the 19th century, with carved rams' heads and new upholstery. Born in France during the Restauration period, this mahogany armchair featu...

French restauration armchair, France, 1810-1820, mahogany veneer. Original armchair with beautiful wood carved details on the armrests. The chair is in very good condition. It has a...

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...

English Georgian mahogany Chippendale armchair with carved shaped central splat, H stretcher, slip seat (fabric is not new but is usable), square legs. The c...

An English Regency period mahogany horseshoe back armchair from the 19th century, with balusters, large scrolling arms, carved volutes, turned legs, petite casters and red upholstery...