Georgian period mahogany open armchair with fretwork back

This is an elegant Georgian period barrel back armchair found in the boarders of Scotland. It has a wonderful shape and the proportions are very neat. It has always had the fixed sea...

This is a striking designed Arts and Crafts Windsor chair with an unusual wingback shape. The proportions are beautifully neat and the patina to the timber is superb. The elegance of...

This Georgian mahogany armchair is of simple form with square tapered legs. Having shaped front and side rails and typical Georgian swept ...

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...