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Set of Eight Georgian Mahogany Shield Back Chairs Circa 1800
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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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 08367794
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-235 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Carved Prince of Wales plumes on the splats: classic Hepplewhite neoclassical design.
Square moulded legs united by stretchers: sturdy provincial joinery for everyday dining.
Handling wear smoothing the arm terminals: honest surface change from regular use.
Mellow patination across the frames: original timber surfaces aged beneath old wax.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1052542
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Our VAT number is 228171417

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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08367794
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-235 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Carved Prince of Wales plumes on the splats: classic Hepplewhite neoclassical design.
Square moulded legs united by stretchers: sturdy provincial joinery for everyday dining.
Handling wear smoothing the arm terminals: honest surface change from regular use.
Mellow patination across the frames: original timber surfaces aged beneath old wax.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1052542
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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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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShield back, Carved wheat sheaf splat, Drop-in seats
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This set of eight Georgian dining chairs comprises six single chairs and two armchairs dating from circa 1800. Constructed from solid mahogany with a warm brown colour and mellow finish, the pieces exhibit shield backs centred on carved wheat sheaf splats. The drop-in seats feature traditional upholstery covered in green crushed velvet with a mottled golden pattern. Several chairs show visible signs of old structural repairs, though all remain strong with tight joints. The armchairs measure 99 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, while the dining chairs measure 99 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, with each seat standing at 47 cm high. Positioned around a formal dining table in a country house interior or traditional dining room, the suite accommodates gatherings of family and guests. The upright backs and upholstered drop-in seats provide practical support for everyday dining, while the open arms on the carver chairs offer additional comfort at the table ends. The classic proportions and timber grain fit naturally into period dining spaces or traditional living schemes without requiring permanent wall placement.

FAQs

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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