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Set of 6 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs
Athey Antiques
for sale €462     $502
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Set of 6 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

A set of six ( 5 chairs plus 1 carver ) 19th century mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs with shield backs and pierced splats, the generously proportioned horsehair stuffed serpentine seats upholstered in a burgundy flock type fabric.

With marks, scuffs, scratches and historic repairs as one would expect with furniture in everyday use but overall this lovely set of chairs and in good condition.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height - Carvers 38" 97cm ... chairs 37" 95cm

Width - Carvers 24" 61 cm... chairs 22" 56 cm

Depth - Carvers 18" 46 cm... 17" 43 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1015818
Description
A set of six ( 5 chairs plus 1 carver ) 19th century mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs with shield backs and pierced splats, the generously proportioned horsehair stuffed serpentine seats upholstered in a burgundy flock type fabric.
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With marks, scuffs, scratches and historic repairs as one would expect with furniture in everyday use but overall this lovely set of chairs and in good condition.
Athey Antiques
fig 1. A set of six mahogany Hepplewhite dining chairs featuring carved shield backs and red patterned velvet upholstered seats.
fig 1. Set of 6 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height - Carvers 38" 97cm ... chairs 37" 95cm

Width - Carvers 24" 61 cm... chairs 22" 56 cm

Depth - Carvers 18" 46 cm... 17" 43 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015818
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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A set of six mahogany Hepplewhite dining chairs featuring carved shield backs and red patterned velvet upholstered seats.
Set of 6 Hepplewhite dining chairs
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The Hepplewhite style originated in late 18th-century England, named after cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite. It is defined by lightweight, graceful lines, shield-shaped backrests, and delicate neoclassical motifs such as wheat sheaves, urns, or water leaves.

Traditional Hepplewhite chairs are primarily constructed from solid mahogany or satinwood, joined with mortise and tenon timber joints. The drop-in or over-the-rail upholstered seats were traditionally filled with horsehair and supported by jute webbing.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved details, subtle irregularities in saw marks, and original timber patination. The backrests exhibit distinctive shield, heart, or wheel shapes with tapered square legs, often connected by H-stretchers.

These classical chairs pair well with simple contemporary dining tables made of timber or marble to create a balanced contrast. Re-upholstering the seat cushions in contemporary neutral fabrics or bold geometrics also modernises their traditional silhouette.

Mahogany frames should be dusted with a soft cloth and polished annually with natural beeswax to preserve the timber patina. Fabric upholstery should be vacuumed regularly with a gentle brush attachment and spot-cleaned using appropriate upholstery cleaners.
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