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Set of Eight Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Chairs Circa 1800
Beresford Antiques LTD
for sale €1,141     $1,238
£975
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Set of Eight Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Chairs Circa 1800

19th century
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A country made set of eight dining chairs in solid mahogany with drop on seats and carved shield backs The seats are traditionally upholstered and covered in green crushed velvet There are two carvers and six dining chairs in the set. A lovely colour and mellow finish A few of the chairs have signs of old repairs but they are all strong with tight joints This is not surprising in a set of chairs over 200 years old

Dimensions Carver

H 99 cm w 57 cm D 55 cm

H to seat 47 cm

Dining chairs

H 99 cm W 54 cm D 51 cm

H to seat 47 cm

If you wish to know more details please give us a ring 07778 898062

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated these Georgian Shield Back Chairs to the 1800s.

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SA1052542
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Description
A country made set of eight dining chairs in solid mahogany with drop on seats and carved shield backs The seats are traditionally upholstered and covered in green crushed velvet There are two carvers and six dining chairs in the set.
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A lovely colour and mellow finish A few of the chairs have signs of old repairs but they are all strong with tight joints This is not surprising in a set of chairs over 200 years old.
Beresford Antiques LTD

Dimensions Carver

H 99 cm w 57 cm D 55 cm

H to seat 47 cm

Dining chairs

H 99 cm W 54 cm D 51 cm

H to seat 47 cm

If you wish to know more details please give us a ring 07778 898062

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated these Georgian Shield Back Chairs to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1052542
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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Set of eight Georgian mahogany shield back dining chairs including two armchairs with carved splats and patterned upholstered seats.
Set of eight Georgian mahogany shield back chairs circa 1800
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Shield back dining chairs were popularised in late 18th-century England by cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite. Characterised by an openwork splat shaped like an upright shield, these chairs frequently feature carved motifs such as wheat sheaves, Prince of Wales feathers, or classical urns.

Georgian cabinetmakers primarily utilised dense mahogany timber joined with traditional mortise and tenon frame construction. Seats were typically constructed with removable drop-in timber frames or stuffed-over seats secured directly to internal corner blocks.

Authentic Georgian chairs exhibit hand-cut joinery, hand-planed underside surfaces, and age-consistent wear along the stretchers and armrests. Period examples feature dense, unveneered mahogany framing and hand-carved details rather than machine-moulded splats.

Georgian dining chairs create direct visual contrast when paired with modern stone, glass, or light oak dining tables. Reupholstering the drop-in seats in neutral linen or geometric textiles integrates these historic timber frames into contemporary settings.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying clear beeswax polish annually to protect the surface finish. Position chairs away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or joint movement.
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