The Georgian period describes the era in Britain between the reigns of King George I starting in 1714 to the death of George IV in 1830. It also often includes the Reign of William IV up to 1837. Interest in the aesthetics of classical proportion and form were transforming 18th Century architecture, and these principles spilled over into the design of furniture. Among the luminaries who would leave their mark on history were designers such as Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, Thomas Sheraton, Thomas Hope & William Kent. Each published popular books of their designs, and it is these (more than the physical commissions they undertook) which would inspire the styles which still bear their names.
For many, great Georgian furniture is accented by elegant cabriole legs, carved or inlaid classical motifs such as shells, busts and geometric patterns, as well as the use of brass as an inlay or for hardware. Chair backs had detailed fretwork designs, the feet had carved lions paws and the arms were wide and sweeping. Tables were elegant and understated. Not only were the finest exotic timbers such as Jamaican Mahogany, Rosewood and Satinwood being imported and used in the construction, but the designs often hinted at a love for the Orient. While the later Victorians would revel in decoration for its own sake, the Georgian era was one of refined hand-made quality and simplicity. It is this sense of physical poise and practical elegance which makes Georgian furniture still highly prized around the world today.
At Love Antiques we have one of the largest and best curated selections of genuine Georgian Antiques for sale anywhere on the internet.
Fincraigs Antiques
George III Small Mahogany Tilt Top Table
£ 480
Fincraigs Antiques
Antique Mahogany Georgian Desk c.1805
£ 850
Hingstons Antiques
Antique Oak Dresser Base with Multiple Drawers
£ 2,475
Antique & Modern Living
Rosewood & Brass Inlay Side Cabinet
£ 2,250
Walton House Antiques Ltd
18th Century Mahogany Silver Table
£ 4,650
Rawlings Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Gentleman's Wardrobe
£ 695
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Regency Brass Studded Leather Camphor Wood Lined Trunk on Hairy Paw Feet
£ 985
Regency Brass Studded Leather Camphor Wood Lined Trunk on Hairy Paw Feet
£ 985
Beresford Antiques Ltd
Rawlings Antiques
Regency Rosewood Sewing/lamp Table
£ 395
Victoria Antiques
Mahogany Georgian Wing Armchair
£ 450
Rawlings Antiques
Set of 6 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 695
Antique & Modern Living
Regency Rosewood Canterbury in the Manner of J C Loudon
£ 1,450
Antique & Modern Living
Small Regency Rosewood Writing Table
£ 975
Salisbury Antiques Centre
George II Walnut Bureau
£ 2,350
Martlesham Antiques
Early 18th Century Oak Tridarn
£ 3,250
Salisbury Antiques Centre
18th Century Small Mahogany Writing Table
£ 1,450
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Regency Cylinder Desk
£ 2,950
Carse Antiques
Rare Georgian Ships Hanging Shelves
£ 450
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Matched Pair of Yew Wood Windsor Armchairs
£ 1,650
Salisbury Antiques Centre
George III Mahogany Revolving 3 Tier Dumbwaiter
£ 950
Wickersley Antiques
Georgian Bow Front Corner Cupboard Mahogany Inlaid
£ 295
London City Antiques
Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Two Part Chest of Five Drawers
£ 1,885
Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Two Part Chest of Five Drawers
£ 1,885
London City Antiques
Wick Antiques Ltd
Large Fine Pair of Rosewood Regency Armchairs
£ 8,800
Wickersley Antiques
Good Georgian 4 High Chest of Drawers
£ 690
Walton House Antiques Ltd
George III Oak Tripod Table
£ 680
Wickersley Antiques
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
£ 695
Wickersley Antiques
18th Century Demi Lune Bedroom Chest Mahogany Inlaid
£ 590
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Pair of George III Period Mahogany Armchairs
£ 975
Wickersley Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Silver Chest
£ 490
Wickersley Antiques
Good Set of 4 Georgian Dining Chairs
£ 490
Wick Antiques Ltd
George III Mahogany Display Bookcase
£ 18,500
Walton House Antiques Ltd
George III Oak Tripod Table
£ 680
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
£ 2,650
London City Antiques
Superb Quality Large Antique George III Figured Mahogany Sideboard
£ 11,850
Superb Quality Large Antique George III Figured Mahogany Sideboard
£ 11,850
London City Antiques
Walton House Antiques Ltd
George III Solid Mahogany Breakfast Table
£ 1,150
Georgian Antiques
George III Serpentine Fronted Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
£ 2,750
Walton House Antiques Ltd
18th Century Mahogany Bedside Commode
£ 875
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Mid 18th Century George II Period Mahogany Tallboy
£ 3,850
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Georgian Elm Blanket Box
£ 250
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Rosewood & Brass Open Bookcase c.1815
£ 4,400
Georgian Antiques
Pair of George IV Library Chairs
£ 4,500
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