Mahogany Dining Chairs Set 19th Century

Name: Antique Set of 12 Mid 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1080835
Price: 14800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleChippendale Revival
MaterialMahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPierced back splat, Serpentine top rail, Carver arms, Square stretchered legs
SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This set of 12 mid-19th century Chippendale revival dining chairs includes 10 single chairs and two armchairs. Made from mahogany with a warm brown timber finish, they are upholstered in pale pink damask fabric with nailhead trim and feature open out-swept scroll arms. Each chair displays a serpentine top rail and a bold Gothic tracery pierced back splat, standing upon square chamfered legs with bead and lozenge carving and "H" stretchers. The single chairs measure 46 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, with a back height of 97 cm. Such a suite suits a formal dining room or a spacious country house dining area, providing generous seating around a large dining table for family meals and dinner parties. The sturdy construction and classic design also allow these chairs to function well as occasional seating in a grand hallway, library, or drawing room when not in use around the table.

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Chippendale Revival dining chairs from the nineteenth century reference eighteenth-century designs created by Thomas Chippendale. Key characteristics include intricate pierced back splats, serpentine top rails, robust timber construction, and a mix of side chairs and carver armchairs within a set.

Chairs from this period were predominantly crafted from dense, solid mahogany or walnut, finished with natural shellac or beeswax. Seats were constructed with corner blocks and mortise and tenon joinery, upholstered in durable woven fabrics such as wool damask, silk, or leather.

Authentic chairs show signs of age through natural wood shrinkage, subtle variation in hand-carved detail, and dark oxidisation around joints and underside rails. Look for traditional joinery techniques, such as pinned mortise and tenon joints, along with historical wear patterns on stretchers and feet.

A large set of mahogany chairs can be integrated into a contemporary space by pairing them with a minimalist oak or glass dining table to balance the heavy timber tones. Modern wall coverings and updated neutral upholstery on the chair seats help bridge historical design with modern decor.

Position mahogany chairs away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood movement or splitting. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply high-grade beeswax twice annually to nourish the wood finish, while spot cleaning upholstery with suitable fabric care products.

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Antique Set of 12 Mid 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs.

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