The Gainsborough chair is a type of armchair that was popular in the 18th century in England. Named after the famous English painter Thomas Gainsborough, who was known for his portraits of the wealthy and fashionable people of the time, the chair was designed as a comfortable and stylish piece of furniture for sitting in front of the fireplace, and it became a popular choice among the wealthy and fashionable people of the day.

The design is characterized by its wide, comfortable seat, curved arms, and high backrest. The backrest typically has a shallow curve and is often carved with decorative details, such as scrolling arms, acanthus leaves, or rosettes. The legs of the chair are typically tapered and may be carved with decorative details as well.

It was typically made from mahogany or walnut, and was upholstered in luxurious fabrics, such as velvet or silk. It was often used more...

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A George III carved mahogany Gainsborough chair English 19th…

George III carved mahogany Gainsborough chair, English 19th century

A George III carved mahogany Gainsborough chair English 19th century 100 cm high, 66.5 cm wide, 72 cm deep, English 19th century, 100 cm high, 66.5 cm wide, 72 cm deep

A George III mahogany Gainsborough chair, English circa 1780 97…

George III Gainsborough Chair, 1780

A George III mahogany Gainsborough chair, English circa 1780 97 cm high, 67 cm wide

George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair, by Gillows of…

Gillows Mahogany Armchair, c. 1765

George III mahogany Gainsborough armchair, by Gillows of Lancaster, c. 1765, the serpentine rectangular padded back, above two shaped padded arms, with brocade upholstery, on square legs joined by 'H' stretcher, height 100 cm. Provenance: Private…

Pair of George III Gainsborough armchairs, with camel back…

Pair of Gainsborough Armchairs

Pair of George III Gainsborough armchairs, with camel back crest rail above over covered rectangular seat, above a pair of padded arms with down swept ends, on four chamfered legs united by h-stretcher (2)

A pair of Australian Gainsborough chairs, Tasmanian blackwood,…

Australian Gainsborough Chairs in Tasmanian Blackwood

A pair of Australian Gainsborough chairs, Tasmanian blackwood, 19th/20th century, 102 cm high, 56 cm across the arms

An exceptional period George II Gainsborough armchair, an early…

George II Gainsborough Armchair, Circa 1730

An exceptional period George II Gainsborough armchair, an early George II period Gainsborough type armchair in walnut, with stuffed square back and seat, raised arm supports, with elaborate carved floral decoration and rondels. The whole on four cabriole…

A George III mahogany and leather library arm chair, circa 1770,…

George III Leather Library Arm Chair

A George III mahogany and leather library arm chair, circa 1770, of typical 'Gainsborough' form, the square back and padded arm-rests with downswept supports above the generous seat, on square-section supports united by peripheral and cross stretchers,…

A George III mahogany Gainsborough chair 18th century…

Purple Upholstered Gainsborough Chair on Castors

A George III mahogany Gainsborough chair 18th century upholstered in rich purple fabric, raised on castors

A pair of contemporary designer ebonised wood and mustard…

Ebonised Wood and Mustard Leather Gainsborough Chairs

A pair of contemporary designer ebonised wood and mustard leather Gainsborough chairs, open arms, brass studded detail to the base edge, the back with Chippendale type irregular trellis design.

A mahogany Gainsborough armchair, early 19th century

19th Century Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair

A mahogany Gainsborough armchair, early 19th century

A pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough chairs

George III Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs

A pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough chairs

Pair of George III style Gainsborough chairs, 20th century,…

Gainsborough Chairs with Carved Arms and Green Upholstery

Pair of George III style Gainsborough chairs, 20th century, with down-swept strapwork carved arms, green tweed upholstery, raised on square legs joined by stretcher, height 96 cm depth 64 cm width 68 cm

A Gainsborough style armchair, 20th century

20th Century Gainsborough Armchair

A Gainsborough style armchair, 20th century

A pair of mahogany framed maroon studded leather upholstered…

Mahogany Gainsborough Chairs with Maroon Leather Upholstery

A pair of mahogany framed maroon studded leather upholstered Gainsborough chairs

A pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough library chairs,…

George III Mahogany Library Chairs, Circa 1770

A pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough library chairs, circa 1770, with shaped crest above a rectangular back, downswept arms, raised on square legs joined by stretchers, upholstered in later heraldic fabric, cream shield shaped emblems amidst foliate…

A pair of George III style Gainsborough armchairs, English,…

19th Century English Gainsborough Armchairs

A pair of George III style Gainsborough armchairs, English, 19th century

A George II mahogany Gainsborough chair, the arched padded back,…

Mahogany Gainsborough Chair with Carved Cabriole Legs

A George II mahogany Gainsborough chair, the arched padded back, with out swept padded carved arms, with a shaped front on carved cabriole legs.

A George III mahogany Gainsborough chair, English 18th century.…

George III Gainsborough Chair, 18th Century

A George III mahogany Gainsborough chair, English 18th century. 102 cm high 66 cm wide and 58 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

A George III style mahogany Gainsborough chair, the buttoned…

Mahogany Gainsborough Chair with Shield Back and Studded Arms

A George III style mahogany Gainsborough chair, the buttoned shield back and seat with studded downswept arms raised on squared supports and cross-stretchers

A George II mahogany Gainsborough chair with arch padded back…

Gainsborough Mahogany Armchair with Carved Legs

A George II mahogany Gainsborough chair with arch padded back and out swept carved arms, a shaped front on carved cabriole legs