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Description

A superb quality mid 18th century side chair, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. C.1760

Made from the finest Mahogany with wonderfully carved and pierced back rest, raised on blind fretwork forelegs.

A very similar back splat design is shown in T. A. Strange's book of English Furniture, Woodwork, Decoration Etc, under Chippendale Chairs page 131, plate 1.

Seat Height: 45cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Chippendale Dining Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1020875

Description

A superb quality mid 18th century side chair, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. C.1760

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Made from the finest Mahogany with wonderfully carved and pierced back rest, raised on blind fretwork forelegs.

William Carr Antiques

A very similar back splat design is shown in T. A. Strange's book of English Furniture, Woodwork, Decoration Etc, under Chippendale Chairs page 131, plate 1.

Seat Height: 45cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Chippendale Dining Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1020875

About the Dealer

William Carr Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDining Chairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Leather
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPierced splat back, H-stretcher, Upholstered drop-in seat, Carved crest rail
SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

The Chippendale style originates from 18th-century English furniture designer Thomas Chippendale, whose published designs combined Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese influences into sophisticated cabinetry and seating.

Authentic period pieces were predominantly constructed from solid timber such as dense mahogany, featuring intricate hand-carved details, mortise and tenon joinery, and drop-in upholstered seats.

Identification involves examining the wood grain, tool marks, joinery construction, and patina of the timber to distinguish 18th-century craftsmanship from later revival periods.

Such historic seating can serve as a striking focal point paired with a modern minimalist dining table to create an eclectic contrast of eras and textures.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood finish and upholstery, and periodically applying specialized microcrystalline wax.