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A Pair of Early 18th Century Mahogany Chairs
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A Pair of Early 18th Century Mahogany Chairs

18th century
Sold 15 September 2025 · Holmes Antiques
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A fine pair of George I Mahogany Chairs of the most wonderful colour, in very good original condition.

The Shaping of the Chairs is fabulous especially to the back where the curve is concave and convex to the base making them remarkably Comfortable to sit in as well as aesthetically beautiful to look at.

These rare chairs are from the early Mahogany period, this form of shaping to the splat became fashionable during in the Queen Anne period.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated these Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1071417
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A fine pair of George I Mahogany Chairs of the most wonderful colour, in very good original condition.

The Shaping of the Chairs is fabulous especially to the back where the curve is concave and convex to the base making them remarkably Comfortable to sit in as well as aesthetically beautiful to look at.

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These rare chairs are from the early Mahogany period, this form of shaping to the splat became fashionable during in the Queen Anne period.
Holmes Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated these Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1071417
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A pair of antique mahogany dining chairs featuring shaped splat backs, cabriole legs with pad feet, and red upholstered drop-in seats against a neutral grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of antique mahogany dining chairs featuring shaped splat backs, cabriole legs with pad feet, and red upholstered drop-in seats against a neutral grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Early 18th Century Mahogany Chairs

Archive II A pair of antique mahogany dining chairs featuring shaped splat backs, cabriole legs with pad feet, and red upholstered drop-in seats against a neutral grey background. View II
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A pair of antique mahogany dining chairs featuring shaped splat backs, cabriole legs with pad feet, and red upholstered drop-in seats against a neutral grey background.
A Pair Of Early 18th Century Mahogany Chairs
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A pair of antique mahogany dining chairs featuring shaped splat backs, cabriole legs with pad feet, and red upholstered drop-in seats against a neutral grey background.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVase-shaped splat, Cabriole legs, Pad feet, Drop-in seat
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

Early 18th century mahogany dining chairs typically feature transitional designs, moving from heavy walnut influences toward the lighter, carved forms associated with the Georgian period, often showcasing vase-shaped splats and cabriole legs.

These pieces are constructed primarily from solid mahogany, featuring traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon frames, hand-carved details, and drop-in upholstered seats webbed over wooden rails.

Authentic pieces are identified by dense old-growth mahogany timber, hand-cut joinery marks, patination consistent with age, irregular tool marks, and traditional frame construction without modern fasteners.

Pairing antique wooden chairs with a minimalist or modern dining table creates a striking contrast that highlights the craftsmanship of the period while grounding contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, maintaining stable indoor humidity, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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