To the Georgians a chair was not just a place to sit but was the pinnacle of fashion and style also. There were simple hall chairs for the servants, beautifully carved dining chairs for the table and wide baffled armchairs for the lounge. It was also the era when specialist chairs such as Library Chairs became popular. While the practical hall chairs would remain austere and limited to simple classical carving or painted details, chairs for the family or guests were wide seated, elegantly proportioned and in the case of dining chairs had sweeping fretwork and carved backs and arms which sported interlocking ribbons or stylised wheatsheafs. Cabriole legs were common and lions paw on ball carved feet added a touch of the Orient. When it came to comfy lounge armchairs these too were often well padded and elegantly shaped. When looking at Georgian chairs then it is good to remember that the best were constructed in Mahogany and many firms copied (or modified) the designs found in the popular book by Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite and others. There is always a sense of quality in Georgian chairs, so much so that the designs have been reproduced even through to today.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of antique Georgian chairs for sale as well as later vintage chairs which pay homage to this ever populat style.
Leeds Antiques
Set of Four Georgian Elm Chippendale Country Dining Chairs, George III, Late 18th Century
£ 875
Set of Four Georgian Elm Chippendale Country Dining Chairs, George III, Late 18th Century
£ 875
Leeds Antiques
Witch Antiques
Set of Antique Country Chairs
£ 1,275
Elmgarden Antiques
A Farmhouse Spindle Back Occasional Chair
£ 320
Leeds Antiques
Pair of Early 19th Century English Elm Country Chairs, Circa 1800–1820 (Georgian, George III)
£ 395
Pair of Early 19th Century English Elm Country Chairs, Circa 1800–1820 (Georgian, George III)
£ 395
Leeds Antiques
Walton House Antiques Ltd
19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair
£ 820
£ 3,650
Leeds Antiques
Set of 6 Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs c.1870 – Georgian / George III Style Side Chairs, Horsehair Fabric Upholstery
£ 1,495
Set of 6 Mahogany Hepplewhite Dining Chairs c.1870 – Georgian / George III Style Side Chairs, Horsehair Fabric Upholstery
£ 1,495
Leeds Antiques
Walton House Antiques Ltd
19th Century Yew Wood Windsor Armchair
£ 675
Walton House Antiques Ltd
19th Century Ash & Elm Windsor Armchair
£ 580
FB Antiques
Set of 8 George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 1,250
Millers Antiques
Georgian Armchair Heart Decoration
£ 475
Antique & Modern Living
George III Mahogany Wing Chair
£ 3,950
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Pair of 18th Century English Hall Chairs
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Vibrant Pair of Antique Regency Mahogany Inlaid Pair of Chairs
£ 795
Vibrant Pair of Antique Regency Mahogany Inlaid Pair of Chairs
£ 795
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Set of Six 18th Century Georgian Welsh Oak Chairs
£ 1,115
Antique & Modern Living
Fine Regency Ebonised & Gilt Decorated Armchair
£ 725
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Pair of Chippendale Period Cuban Mahogany Armchairs
£ 1,450
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Set of Six Early Hepplewhite Dining Chairs
£ 850
Stalham Antique Gallery
Pair of Regency Side Chairs of Egyptian Style Design
£ 350
£ 1,275
Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Desk, Elbow Seat, Sheraton Taste, Georgian
£ 1,275
London Fine Ltd
£ 1,175
Antique Morning Room Chair, English, Desk, Elbow Seat, Reception Hall - Regency
£ 1,175
London Fine Ltd
London City Antiques
Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Dining Chairs
£ 2,850
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Sheraton Set of Eight Dining Chairs
£ 5,850
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Antique Georgian Elm Hepplewhite Style Carver Chair
£ 250
Georgian Antiques
George II Walnut Hand Chair
£ 850
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Georgian Mahogany Gateleg Dining Table
£ 696.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique c.1825 Fine Quality Set of 8 Mahogany Dining Chairs (6+2) – 19th Century
£ 3,496.50
Antique c.1825 Fine Quality Set of 8 Mahogany Dining Chairs (6+2) – 19th Century
£ 3,496.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
Millers Antiques
Small Georgian Gainsborough Armchair
£ 1,800
London City Antiques
Antique Set of Six Quality Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
£ 2,450
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Regency Period Brass Inlaid Mahogany & Leather Armchairs
£ 8,500
Pair of Antique Regency Period Brass Inlaid Mahogany & Leather Armchairs
£ 8,500
Marylebone Antiques
Kernow Furniture
Pair Georgian Style Arm Chairs
£ 1,895
Kernow Furniture
Antique Georgian Walnut Corner Chair
£ 545
Kernow Furniture
Single Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Chair
£ 125
Kernow Furniture
Pair Georgian Style Wing Back Armchairs
£ 1,895
Kernow Furniture
Set 5 Georgian Style Stained Beech Dining Chairs
£ 595
£ 7,250
London City Antiques
Set of 4 Antique George III Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 1,485
London City Antiques
Pair of Antique George III Quality Mahogany Desk Chairs
£ 1,850
Georgian Antiques
William IV Rosewood Side Chair
£ 500
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