Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century

Name: Pair Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1020757
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourDark Brown, Red
MotifsTurned legs, Carved splat, Studded upholstery, Curved uprights
SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

A pair of Victorian dining chairs in mahogany, originating from circa 1830 in a traditional English country house style. Each chair stands upon turned forelegs with a rich dark brown wood finish, paired with curved uprights and intricately carved central backrail splats. The drop-in seats are upholstered in a deep red leather, finished along the seat rail with decorative brass studding around the perimeter. Signs of age and historic use appear across the surfaces, consistent with genuine period wear on antique timber and leather. These dining chairs measure 89 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 38 cm deep according to the provided specifications. Position them around a formal dining table in a traditional dining room or use them as accent seating in a study or living space today.

FAQs

Victorian dining chairs from the mid-to-late 19th century are characterised by solid mahogany frames, curved back uprights, decorative central splats or crossbars, and turned or cabriole front legs.

These chairs were typically constructed using dense Cuban or Honduras mahogany timber, mortise and tenon joinery, horsehair seat stuffing, and leather or wool upholstery secured with brass studs.

Authentic period pieces display natural hand-carving irregularities, original timber shrinkage around joints, rich aged oxidisation beneath the frame, and traditional hand-cut joinery.

Pairing dark mahogany chairs with a contemporary oak or stone dining table creates visual contrast, while using individual chairs as occasional seating beside a desk adds character to modern spaces.

Apply a natural beeswax polish to the timber annually along the grain, treat leather upholstery with specialized hide conditioner, and position away from direct heat sources to prevent timber warping.

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