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Superb Pair of Irish Mahogany Armchairs.
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Superb Pair of Irish Mahogany Armchairs.

19th century
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A superb pair of Irish mahogany Chippendale style armchairs attributed to James Hicks of Dublin.

The pierced acanthus carved back splats with “shell” carved corners. Supported on carved cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees & Irish paw feet with cross stretchers

Circa 1895.

JAMES HICKS (1886 - 1936, a cabinet maker, was extremely skilled at producing furniture in 18th Century styles. He trained in the cabinet making workshops on Tottenham Court Toad in London.

On his return he set up business in 1893 at 5 Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin.

He established what was to become one of Dublin’s leading cabinet firms with a client list that included Princess Victoria, the Crown Princess of Sweden , and King Edward VII making fine veneered & inlaid furniture mostly by commission.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Declaration

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this Irish Mahogany Armchair Pair to the 19th Century.

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SA1055612
Dealers Notes

I have been established as a dealer and antique furniture restorer for almost 20 years.

I have a real love and passion of fine 18th and early 19th century furniture.

As a professional restorer I am always searching for the finest quality and original items but should any restoration be nessesary it will be sympathetically and skilfully carried out in house by myself.

If items are purchased with buy now option I shall do my very best to work with my courier to offer free delivery within most of UK mainland. (Some exclusions to locations may apply)

It has been noted that the system is rounding up measurements added in cm to the next nearest inch so if dimensions are critical for a particular space please work by the cm size listed of please ask.

Description
A superb pair of Irish mahogany Chippendale style armchairs attributed to James Hicks of Dublin.

The pierced acanthus carved back splats with “shell” carved corners. Supported on carved cabriole legs with acanthus carved knees & Irish paw feet with cross stretchers

fig 1. A pair of carved mahogany armchairs featuring openwork pierced splat backs, brown leather upholstered seats with brass studding, and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
fig 1. Superb Pair of Irish Mahogany Armchairs.

Circa 1895.

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JAMES HICKS (1886 - 1936, a cabinet maker, was extremely skilled at producing furniture in 18th Century styles.
Stuart Nicolson Antiques

He trained in the cabinet making workshops on Tottenham Court Toad in London.

fig 2. A pair of carved mahogany armchairs featuring openwork pierced splat backs, brown leather upholstered seats with brass studding, and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
fig 2. Superb Pair of Irish Mahogany Armchairs.

On his return he set up business in 1893 at 5 Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin.

He established what was to become one of Dublin’s leading cabinet firms with a client list that included Princess Victoria, the Crown Princess of Sweden , and King Edward VII making fine veneered & inlaid furniture mostly by commission.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Depth
90cm (35.43")
Date of Manufacture

Stuart Nicolson Antiques has dated this Irish Mahogany Armchair Pair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1055612
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
Stuart Nicolson Antiques
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Specialist in the care, conservation & restoration of fine period furniture.

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Archive I A pair of carved mahogany armchairs featuring openwork pierced splat backs, brown leather upholstered seats with brass studding, and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.

Superb Pair of Irish Mahogany Armchairs.

Archive II A pair of carved mahogany armchairs featuring openwork pierced splat backs, brown leather upholstered seats with brass studding, and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet. View II
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Stuart Nicolson Antiques

Stuart Nicolson Antiques
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East Belfast Enterprise Park
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BT5 4GX
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A pair of carved mahogany armchairs featuring openwork pierced splat backs, brown leather upholstered seats with brass studding, and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
Superb pair of Irish mahogany armchairs.
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A pair of carved mahogany armchairs featuring openwork pierced splat backs, brown leather upholstered seats with brass studding, and cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Chippendale
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, Cabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Acanthus carving
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x D 90 cm (35 in)

This pair of nineteenth century Irish mahogany armchairs takes inspiration from the Georgian Chippendale style, reflecting traditional cabinet-making craftsmanship. The dark brown timber surfaces complement the deep red brown leather upholstered seats, which feature neat rows of brass studding along the borders. Pierced splat backs incorporate intricate acanthus carving and shell motifs on the top corners, matching the detailed carving seen on the knees of the cabriole legs. These supports terminate in Irish paw feet above simple cross stretchers, while the open arms display carved foliate details. Each armchair stands 100 cm high with a depth of 90 cm. Suitable for placement around a dining table, in a formal study, or as statement seating in a traditional living room, these armchairs bring classic proportions and period character into a home interior.

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Irish Chippendale seating from the eighteenth century is distinguished by robust proportions, deeply carved shell or acanthus motifs, pierced splats, and sturdy cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball or webbed feet.

Primary timber typically consisted of imported dense Cuban mahogany, valued for its fine grain and durability, complemented by brass upholstery tacks and seats stuffed with horsehair under leather or woven textiles.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, original corner blocks with hand-cut joinery, asymmetrical hand carving, and natural age-related oxidisation along the underside of the frames.

Positioning a pair of carved mahogany armchairs alongside a contemporary glass dining table or flanking a minimal side table creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly to the mahogany framework annually, while conditioning the leather upholstery with dedicated leather balm to prevent drying and cracking, keeping items away from direct heat sources.
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