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Good Quality Pair of Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Elbow Chairs
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Good Quality Pair of Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Elbow Chairs

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 January 2026 · John Howkins Antiques
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A stunning Pair of Hepplewhite Style mahogany armchairs. The shield shaped backs having carved cornucopia and harebells supporting the open arms with acanthus carved detail. The serpentine shaped sprung seats above leaf and berry friezes and flanked by carved patrea above turned and fluted legs. Both in very good original condition, cleaned and burnished in our own workshop. Dimensions:- Height… 38''/ 96.5cm. Width…23.25''/ 59cm. Depth…25''/ 63.5cm. Seat Height…19''/ 48cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Elbow Chairs to the 1910s.

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SA1010257
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24407
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A stunning Pair of Hepplewhite Style mahogany armchairs.
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The shield shaped backs having carved cornucopia and harebells supporting the open arms with acanthus carved detail.
John Howkins Antiques

The serpentine shaped sprung seats above leaf and berry friezes and flanked by carved patrea above turned and fluted legs. Both in very good original condition, cleaned and burnished in our own workshop. Dimensions:- Height… 38''/ 96.5cm. Width…23.25''/ 59cm. Depth…25''/ 63.5cm. Seat Height…19''/ 48cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £55.

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Elbow Chairs to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1010257
Dealers Internal Ref
24407
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A pair of carved mahogany Hepplewhite style elbow chairs featuring upholstered shield backs and seats with patterned fabric.
Good Quality Pair of Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Elbow Chairs
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A pair of carved mahogany Hepplewhite style elbow chairs featuring upholstered shield backs and seats with patterned fabric.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleHepplewhite
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShield back, Carved patera, Tapered fluted legs, Outswept armrests
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 63.5 cm (25 in)

FAQs

The Hepplewhite style originated in 18th-century England, popularised by cabinet maker George Hepplewhite, and is characterised by elegant proportions, slender tapered legs, and graceful shield or oval chair backs.

Authentic pieces primarily utilise fine timbers such as mahogany, often featuring hand-carved details, mortise and tenon joints, and traditional upholstery techniques.

Identification involves examining the timber grain, tool marks, joint construction, and signs of natural oxidisation and wear consistent with 18th-century or 19th-century manufacturing methods.

These chairs can be integrated into contemporary settings by pairing them with a minimalist dining table to create a striking contrast between classic craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Preservation requires keeping wooden furniture out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying appropriate furniture wax to protect the timber finish.
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