Georgian Mahogany Ribbon Carved Back Splat, English, 19th Century

Georgian style library armchair. Solid mahogany with some mahogany veneers over oak secondary wood Bench made (hand crafted) by a master craftsman likely in the late 19th or very ear...

A rare type or style of desk chair. Elaborately carved oak with leather seat. Excellent refreshed original finish. New padding and leather seat Very sturdy and comfortable. Original ...

Georgian Style Mahogany Open Elbow Chair. Having Square Legs with an "H" Frame (for extra strength) circa 1860 Featuring Carved Supports to the Shaped Arms, a Pretty Open Pierced ...

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...