Antique Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Chair from Waugh & Son, 1830

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Fine Waugh & Son Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Chair, circa 1830 Material: Giltwood, Gesso, Silk, Brass An exceptionally fine and beautifully … Read more Fine Waugh & Son Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Chair, circa 1830 Material: Giltwood, Gesso, Silk, Brass An exceptionally fine and beautifully proportioned Chinese Chippendale design giltwood chair by Waugh & Son, London, dating to circa 1830 and retaining its original maker’s brass label. The chair displays a particularly striking Chinese Chippendale-inspired design, combining an elegantly shaped frame with intricate geometric detailing and a wonderfully decorative silhouette. Of particular importance is the surviving original gilding, traditionally applied over gesso and red bole. The aged gilt surface has developed considerable depth and character while retaining the richness and decorative presence of the original finish. The chair is complemented by elegant silk upholstery, providing a refined contrast against the richly gilded frame and reinforcing the sophisticated character of the design. It retains its original brass trade label for Waugh & Son of the London rug Warehouse, Goodge Street, providing an important connection with the noted London furnishing and decorating firm. The Waugh family business can be traced to Goodge Street in London during the late 18th century, operating as high-quality rug manufacturers, upholsterers and decorative furniture makers. The firm subsequently developed into an important furnishing business serving distinguished clients and later exhibited its work internationally. During the 19th century, Waugh & Son became associated with high-quality cabinetmaking, upholstery and interior decoration, with the business later collaborating with prominent designer E. W. Godwin. Dating to approximately 1830, this chair represents an attractive example of the firm’s early 19th-century work and demonstrates the quality of design and craftsmanship associated with bespoke London furniture of the period. The combination of its elaborate Chinese Chippendale design, original gilt decoration, silk upholstery and surviving Waugh & Son label makes this a particularly distinctive and collectible piece. Presented in superb antique condition considering its circa 1830 origin, with the original gilded surface displaying the character and gentle signs of age expected from a piece approaching two centuries old. A highly decorative and unusual 19th-century giltwood chair by Waugh & Son, combining documented maker attribution, exceptional craftsmanship and a striking Chinese Chippendale-inspired design.

Dimensions: Height: 26 inches (66 cm) Width: 19 inches (48.3 cm) Depth: 18 inches (45.7 cm) Seat Height: 14 inches (35.6 cm) Seat Depth: 16 inches (40.6 cm) Height from Seat to Top of Back: 12 inches (30.5 cm) Weight: Approximately 8 kg (18 lb). See less