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A Set of Four George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
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A Set of Four George III Mahogany Dining Chairs

18th century
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A set of four George III mahogany salon or dining chairs in the French taste, each with an upholstered oval backrest with moulded edge and ropetwist border, with fluted supports to a generous stuffover seat with ropetwist seatrail and with corner paterae over fluted tapering supports terminating in bulb feet. Currently upholstered in pale blue silk with matching braid. English, circa 1780.

Condition: Overall very good, the chairs are all in good condition, solid and robust and comfortable to sit on. Each has had some repair to the seatrail to reinforce them, however the chairs are in excellent usable condition, and overall they have good colour and patina. The fabric is in reasonable condition with no tears however there are some faint marks and slight discolouration, although the upholstery beneath is in perfectly sound condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated these George III Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

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SA1101336
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A set of four George III mahogany salon or dining chairs in the French taste, each with an upholstered oval backrest with moulded edge and ropetwist border, with fluted supports to a generous stuffover seat with ropetwist seatrail and with corner paterae over fluted tapering supports terminating in bulb feet. Currently upholstered in pale blue silk with matching braid. English, circa 1780.
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Condition: Overall very good, the chairs are all in good condition, solid and robust and comfortable to sit on.
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Each has had some repair to the seatrail to reinforce them, however the chairs are in excellent usable condition, and overall they have good colour and patina. The fabric is in reasonable condition with no tears however there are some faint marks and slight discolouration, although the upholstery beneath is in perfectly sound condition.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated these George III Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101336
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A set of four George III mahogany side chairs with oval upholstered backs, rope-twist carved borders, and fluted turned legs.
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Archive I A set of four George III mahogany side chairs with oval upholstered backs, rope-twist carved borders, and fluted turned legs.

A Set of Four George III Mahogany Dining Chairs

Archive II A set of four George III mahogany side chairs with oval upholstered backs, rope-twist carved borders, and fluted turned legs. View II
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A set of four George III mahogany side chairs with oval upholstered backs, rope-twist carved borders, and fluted turned legs.
A Set of Four George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
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A set of four George III mahogany side chairs with oval upholstered backs, rope-twist carved borders, and fluted turned legs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Off-White
  • MotifsOval back, Rope-twist carving, Fluted legs, Rosette headers
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This set of four George III mahogany dining chairs in the French taste stands on fluted tapering supports ending in bulb feet. Each chair displays an upholstered oval backrest with a moulded edge and rope-twist border, alongside a generous stuffover seat featuring a rope-twist seatrail, corner paterae, and fluted supports. The timber shows a dark brown tone, complemented by pale blue silk upholstery with matching braid and off-white padding. These chairs measure 92 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. Solid and robust for everyday use, the group suits a formal dining room or a drawing room setting around a central table. The frames retain an authentic appearance with repairs to the seatrail for structural reinforcement, plus faint marks and slight discolouration on the silk fabric.

FAQs

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying clear beeswax periodically. Protect the wood from exposure to direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and sudden changes in humidity.

Pairing a set of late 18th-century mahogany chairs with a modern minimalist table creates visual balance, or individual chairs can serve as accent seating in hallways, bedrooms, or studies.

Authentic period chairs display signs of hand-carving, original timber corner blocks under the seat frames, minor asymmetry from manual construction, and natural patination on untamed mahogany surfaces.

Crafted primarily from dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, these chairs feature traditional hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, carved details, and hand-turned fluted or tapered legs.

George III dining chairs, produced during the late 18th century, reflect Neoclassical design influences popularised by designers such as George Hepplewhite and Robert Adam. They frequently feature refined oval or shield backs, subtle hand-carved ornamentation, and balanced proportions.
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