Description
A pair of finely carved mahogany armchairs in the Chippendale style, featuring pierced and carved back splats with a central rosette motif and scrolling acanthus details. The scrolling arms terminate in carved eagles or mythical birds' heads, and the cabriole legs are adorned with acanthus carving at the knees, ending in ball-and-claw feet. The chairs retain their original or period red velvet upholstery, showing some wear consistent with age and use. The dark, rich patination of the mahogany highlights the intricate carving. These chairs exhibit characteristics of 18th-century English furniture design, particularly the rococo influences within the Chippendale period. A white wall socket visible in one image indicates a height of approximately 12-16 inches from the floor to the bottom of the socket, suggesting the chair seat height is around 18 inches, and the overall height approximately 38-40 inches. Red markings "17-25" are visible on the underside frame of one chair, likely an auction or inventory number.
Dimensions:
Height - 39"
Width - 29"
Depth - 24"
Weight - 25 lbs
Condition:
Good - Very Good. The chairs show overall wear consistent with age and use, including minor abrasions and some loss to the finish. The red velvet upholstery is original or period and shows some fading and wear, but no major tears. Joints appear solid. The carving maintains good detail. One chair has "17-25" written in red on the underside. The socket visible in images provided a good estimation for height dimensions.
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Dimensions:
Height - 39"
Width - 29"
Depth - 24"
Weight - 25 lbs
Condition:
Good - Very Good. The chairs show overall wear consistent with age and use, including minor abrasions and some loss to the finish. The red velvet upholstery is original or period and shows some fading and wear, but no major tears. Joints appear solid. The carving maintains good detail. One chair has "17-25" written in red on the underside. The socket visible in images provided a good estimation for height dimensions.
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Local pickup is the only available shipping option. If you would like your won lots shipped to you, please bid on LiveAuctioneers using this link: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/417620_colorado-ranch-estate/
- Low Estimate: 1200.00
- High Estimate: 2000.00
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Pair of Carved Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchairs
Estimate $1,200-$2,000
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Colorado Ranch Estate
May 18, 2026 7:00 PM EDTMoffat, CO, United States
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