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Fantastic Rare Set of Fourteen 14 ( Twelve + Two) Ebonised Chippendale Design Upholstered Dining Chairs 12 + 2
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Fantastic Rare Set of Fourteen 14 ( Twelve + Two) Ebonised Chippendale Design Upholstered Dining Chairs 12 + 2

19th century
For Sale by CJ Antiques
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WERE £18995. NOW £9500. FREE DELIVERY

A wonderful and rare long set of fourteen Chippendale style ebonised dining chairs comprising two carvers and twelve single chairs. These chairs are constructed from a dense heavy mahogany and are crisply carved throughout. The seats and size are generous and rarely do a set of this quality appear on the market. This is an absolute gift of a price.

Excellent condition. Circa 1890. Seat dimensions excluding frame 50cm w x 44cm d x 47cm h

Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated these Ebonised Chippendale Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08640556
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Pierced strapwork splats: standard late Victorian revival of 18th-century patterns.
Reddish mahogany showing at rubbed corners: quality hardwood beneath the black finish.
Acanthus carving on the knees: crisp hand work from a late 19th-century workshop.
Gentle rubbing on the crest rail ears: decades of regular handling.

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
96cm (37.80")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1091508
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WERE £18995. NOW £9500. FREE DELIVERY
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A wonderful and rare long set of fourteen Chippendale style ebonised dining chairs comprising two carvers and twelve single chairs.
CJ Antiques

These chairs are constructed from a dense heavy mahogany and are crisply carved throughout. The seats and size are generous and rarely do a set of this quality appear on the market. This is an absolute gift of a price.

Excellent condition. Circa 1890. Seat dimensions excluding frame 50cm w x 44cm d x 47cm h

Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated these Ebonised Chippendale Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08640556
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Pierced strapwork splats: standard late Victorian revival of 18th-century patterns.
Reddish mahogany showing at rubbed corners: quality hardwood beneath the black finish.
Acanthus carving on the knees: crisp hand work from a late 19th-century workshop.
Gentle rubbing on the crest rail ears: decades of regular handling.

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
96cm (37.80")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1091508
CJ Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A set of fourteen ebonised Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet, and striped fabric seats.
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Archive I A set of fourteen ebonised Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet, and striped fabric seats.

Fantastic Rare Set of Fourteen 14 ( Twelve + Two) Ebonised Chippendale Design Upholstered Dining Chairs 12 + 2

Archive II A set of fourteen ebonised Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet, and striped fabric seats. View II
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A set of fourteen ebonised Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet, and striped fabric seats.
Fantastic rare set Of fourteen 14 ( twelve + two) ebonised Chippendale Design Upholstered Dining Chairs 12 + 2
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A set of fourteen ebonised Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, cabriole legs with ball-and-claw feet, and striped fabric seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChippendale Revival
  • MaterialEbonised Timber, Fabric Upholstery
  • ColourBlack, Yellow
  • MotifsPierced back splat, Cabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Carved crest rail
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This grand set of fourteen 19th-century Chippendale design dining chairs includes twelve single chairs and two carvers. Constructed from dense heavy mahogany with an ebonised finish, the suite features crisply carved crest rails, intricately pierced back splats, generous upholstered seats covered in striped yellow and red fabric, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet. Each chair measures 96 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Suited for formal dining rooms, these seats provide substantial seating capacity around large tables. They offer a strong historical aesthetic for traditional interior settings, pairing the dark black ebonised woodwork with warm patterned textiles.

FAQs

Chippendale style dining chairs are characterised by ornate carved splats, often featuring pierced scrollwork, serpentine or cupid-bow crest rails, and cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. Originating in 18th-century England, the design draws on Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese decorative influences.

Traditional Chippendale dining chairs were constructed from dense hardwoods, primarily mahogany, using corner-braced mortise and tenon joints. Ebonised finishes were achieved through lacquering or dark staining, accompanied by drop-in upholstered seats for ease of re-covering.

Authentic age markers include hand-carved asymmetry, tool marks visible beneath the seat rails, original drop-in seat frames, and natural wear patterns on the foot terminals and armrests. Later revival pieces often exhibit flatter, machine-cut carving and uniform timber grain.

Ebonised chairs provide a dramatic dark accent that pairs well with modern light wood or stone dining tables. Their strong silhouette allows them to anchor minimalist dining rooms or create depth when set against neutral wall colours and contemporary artwork.

Clean the ebonised wooden surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent dust build-up, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that degrade delicate finishes. Upholstery should be vacuumed with a soft brush attachment and kept out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading.
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