Antique corner chairs, George II and later

Corner chairs were popular in the 18th and 19th century and is a type of chair that is designed to fit into the corner of a room. These chairs were typically made of mahogany, walnut or oak, and were often ornately carved and decorated. They typically have a high back and armrests that curve outwards to form the "corner" of the chair. The seats of 18th and 19th century corner chairs were often upholstered in velvet or other luxurious fabrics.

In the 18th century, corner chairs were typically designed in the Rococo style, which was characterized by curving lines, asymmetrical designs, and ornate decorations such as scrolls, shells, and foliage. These chairs were often gilded or painted in bright colors.

In the 19th century, corner chairs were typically designed in the Neoclassical or Victorian styles. The Neoclassical style was characterized by simpler, more geometric designs, and often featured motifs from more... ancient Greece or Rome. Victorian corner chairs, on the other hand, were typically more ornate and heavily decorated, with a variety of different materials and textures used to create a sense of opulence. less...