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Fine Quality Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Elbow Carver Chairs
Prior and Willis
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Fine Quality Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Elbow Carver Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Presenting a Fine Quality Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Elbow Chairs - Carver Dining. These chairs feature a highly desirable scroll arm design, suitable for dining or versatile enough for use in a hall, bedroom, or with a desk.

Crafted with robust construction and sturdy joints, there are no signs of woodworm damage. They boast new professional upholstery for added comfort and elegance.

Overall dimensions: 54cmW x 56cmD x 91cmH (seat height when sat on: 48cm, arm height approximately 70cm to 72cm)

In very good antique condition, they showcase characteristic signs of age including minor knocks, marks, scratches, alterations, and historical repairs.

Stock No. 8508.

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Take advantage of competitive shipping options available for both UK and international delivery.

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Prior and Willis has dated these Mahogany Scroll Arm Chairs to the 19th Century.

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****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Presenting a Fine Quality Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Elbow Chairs - Carver Dining.
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These chairs feature a highly desirable scroll arm design, suitable for dining or versatile enough for use in a hall, bedroom, or with a desk.
Prior and Willis
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century mahogany elbow carver chairs featuring dramatic scrolled arms, turned front legs, and cream fabric upholstered seats.
fig 1. Fine Quality Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Elbow Carver Chairs

Crafted with robust construction and sturdy joints, there are no signs of woodworm damage. They boast new professional upholstery for added comfort and elegance.

Overall dimensions: 54cmW x 56cmD x 91cmH (seat height when sat on: 48cm, arm height approximately 70cm to 72cm)

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century mahogany elbow carver chairs featuring dramatic scrolled arms, turned front legs, and cream fabric upholstered seats.
fig 2. Fine Quality Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Elbow Carver Chairs

In very good antique condition, they showcase characteristic signs of age including minor knocks, marks, scratches, alterations, and historical repairs.

Stock No. 8508.

Backed by a 30-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

Take advantage of competitive shipping options available for both UK and international delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated these Mahogany Scroll Arm Chairs to the 19th Century.

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8508
Prior and Willis
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Fine Quality Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Elbow Carver Chairs

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Norfolk
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A pair of 19th-century mahogany elbow carver chairs featuring dramatic scrolled arms, turned front legs, and cream fabric upholstered seats.
Fine Quality Antique Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Elbow Carver Chairs
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Carver chairs, named for their placement at the head of the dining table where the host carved meat, became prominent in 18th and 19th-century British dining sets. During the Regency and early Victorian periods, craftsmen incorporated elegant curved top rails and pronounced scroll arms into mahogany frames.

Nineteenth-century carver chairs were predominantly crafted from solid Cuban or West Indian mahogany due to its dense grain and stability. Frames were constructed using hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, with seats upholstered in cotton, wool, or horsehair fabric.

Authentic period chairs feature hand-carved detail work, subtle variations in symmetry, and original joinery techniques like pegged mortise and tenon construction. Look for rich natural oxidation on the timber, turned front legs paired with splayed rear legs, and evidence of hand-saw marks on the underside of the rails.

Pairing dark mahogany carver chairs with contemporary neutral upholstery creates a refined contrast in modern homes. Use a pair as end chairs at a modern dining table, or place them individually on either side of an entryway console table or fireplace.

Dust mahogany frames regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the woods lustre. Keep the chairs away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking or finish degradation.
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