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Set of Six Mahogany Chippendale Chairs
Holmes Antiques
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Holmes Antiques

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Set of Six Mahogany Chippendale Chairs

18th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A lovely set of six late 18th/early19th Century Mahogany Chippendale chairs of good colour and in very good solid original condition.

Having nicely shaped splats and scrolls to the shoulders.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

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

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SA1099951
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 lovely set of six late 18th/early19th Century Mahogany Chippendale chairs of good colour and in very good solid original condition.

Having nicely shaped splats and scrolls to the shoulders.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1099951
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 set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring intricate pierced back splats and patterned upholstered drop-in seats.
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Archive I A set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring intricate pierced back splats and patterned upholstered drop-in seats.

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A set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring intricate pierced back splats and patterned upholstered drop-in seats.
Set OF Six Mahogany Chippendale Chairs
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Chippendale style dining chairs originated in mid-eighteenth-century England, inspired by the designs of cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale. They are defined by intricately carved, pierced back splats, serpentine crest rails, and sturdy hardwood frames.

Traditional Chippendale chairs are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany, chosen for its durability and deep grain. The seats typically feature drop-in timber frames upholstered in woven fabrics, horsehair, or leather.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-carved details on the back splat, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural age-related oxidisation in the timber frame. Checking beneath the drop-in seat frames often reveals original corner blocks and construction marks.

Pairing dark mahogany Chippendale chairs with a neutral, minimal dining table creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern lines. Reupholstering the drop-in seat pads in contemporary linen or textured plain fabrics updates their visual profile.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a beeswax polish along the grain once or twice a year. Keep seating away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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