Antique English Georgian Chippendale Ribbon Back Mahogany Dining / Armchair / Carver Chair (Circa 1800)

Summary:

• Item: Georgian Mahogany Carver
• Circa: 1800
• Period: George III
• Provenance: England, United Kingdom
• Style: Chippendale
• Quantity: One
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Shaped top rail
• Pierced “ribbon” back
• Sturdy vertical supports
• Scroll-shaped arms
• Moulded front legs
• Sturdy “H” stretchers
• Sabre rear legs
• Upholstered seat
• Pale red draylon upholstery
• Good quality heavy frame
• Stunning colour
• Solid in joint
• Excellent condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English Georgian mahogany carver, in the style of Chippendale, with a “ribbon back” design, ideal as a dining / desk or occasional chair, with an upholstered red seat, circa 1800, in excellent original condition.  This strong and heavy chair is constructed of solid mahogany and feature a shaped top rail, with pierced “ribbon back”, flanked by vertical rails, which secure the shaped arms.  The Georgian mahogany carver features a drop-in seat within a fine twin-moulded seat frame.  The chair frame is raised on chamfered block front legs, with sabre legs to the rear and the legs are united by a sturdy “H” stretcher.  The drop-in seat is upholstered in a pale red draylon upholstery.  The seat is generously padded and firm, but comfortable at the same time – you do not sink into the seat.  The existing upholstery is clean and free from wear and marks.  If you do not like the fabric, we can re-cover the seat in a fabric of your choice.  We charge £25 labour for this upholstery service.

This Georgian mahogany armchair boasts the original polish; therefore, it has a good depth of colour and patination, displaying a lovely mellow brown colour.

This Georgian mahogany carver, would look good anywhere, in either a traditional or contemporary setting, for formal or everyday use, as an occasional, office, desk or dining chair.  It would certainly grace any home or office and is a great investment, as it is extremely functional.

History of Thomas Chippendale:

These chairs have been produced in the style of the Chippendale period. The period, from 1755 – 1780, is named for the famous English cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, who published a book of furniture designs in 1754, entitled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director. It had a strong influence on the cabinetmakers of the day, which incorporated the styles within the book into the furniture they produced. The Chippendale style contained influences from Roman and Gothic styles, including Gothic arches, Chinese fretwork, columns, capitals, C-scrolls, S-scrolls, ribbons, flowers, leaves, scallop shells, gadrooning and acanthus leaves. Construction predominantly made use of materials such as mahogany, walnut, maple and cherry.  Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Chippendale

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Georgian mahogany carver, in the style of Chippendale, with a “ribbon back” design, ideal as a dining / desk or occasional chair, with an upholstered red seat, circa 1800, in excellent original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the chair but nothing significant considering their age.  The Georgian mahogany carver has been glued solid in joint and the chair frame has been French polished in our workshop by hand, to a professional standard, therefore, the colour and patination is of an excellent standard.  The seat is upholstered in a pale red draylon upholstery.  If you do not like the fabric, we charge £25 labour to re-cover the seat in a fabric of your choice.  The existing upholstery is clean and free from wear and marks.  This Georgian mahogany chair is solid in joint and ready to be used.

Dimensions:

External Height = 98.5cm / 38¾” / 3ft 2¾”
External Width (Arms) = 59cm / 23¼” / 1ft 11¼”
External Depth = 55cm / 21⅝” / 1ft 9⅝”
Seat Height (Front Rail) = 43.3cm / 17” / 1ft 5”
Seat Height (Seat Centre) = 50cm / 19⅝” / 1ft 7⅝”
Seat Width = 52cm / 20½” / 1ft 8½”
Seat Depth = 44cm / 17¼” / 1ft 5¼”
Back Height = 56cm / 22” / 1ft 10”
Arm Height = 69cm / 27⅛” / 2ft 3⅛”

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