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Pair of Antique Hepplewhite Side Chairs, English, Fruitwood, Hall Seat, Georgian
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Pair of Antique Hepplewhite Side Chairs, English, Fruitwood, Hall Seat, Georgian

18th century
Description

This is a pair of antique Hepplewhite taste side chairs. An English, fruitwood decorative hall seats, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790.

Superb country house appeal with the distinction of the Hepplewhite influence

Displaying a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn with age and gentle use

Delightful frames crafted in fruitwood and presenting deep caramel hues

Pleasingly overstuffed cushions with a plump, generous seat

Striking shield backs, with prominent crest rail and distinctive back splats

The crest and lower rails accentuated with relief carvings

Seat set at a comfortable height of 47.5cm (18.75'')

Upholstery ready to be enjoyed as-is for the country house look

Could benefit from recovering to personal taste

Standing upon gently tapering square legs, united at the front and side with stretchers

This is a fascinating pair of antique Hepplewhite taste side chairs, ready to accentuate a reception hall of a fine country house, or accents at the side of a room. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 51cm (20'')

Max Depth: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Max Height: 94cm (37'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Seat Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Hepplewhite Side Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122144
Dealers Internal Reference
24943
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Description
This is a pair of antique Hepplewhite taste side chairs. An English, fruitwood decorative hall seats, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790.

Superb country house appeal with the distinction of the Hepplewhite influence

fig 1. A pair of antique Georgian fruitwood side chairs featuring carved shield backs and patterned peach upholstery.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Hepplewhite Side Chairs, English, Fruitwood, Hall Seat, Georgian

Displaying a desirable aged patina, lightly time worn with age and gentle use

Delightful frames crafted in fruitwood and presenting deep caramel hues

Pleasingly overstuffed cushions with a plump, generous seat

fig 2. A pair of antique Georgian fruitwood side chairs featuring carved shield backs and patterned peach upholstery.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Hepplewhite Side Chairs, English, Fruitwood, Hall Seat, Georgian

Striking shield backs, with prominent crest rail and distinctive back splats

The crest and lower rails accentuated with relief carvings

Seat set at a comfortable height of 47.5cm (18.75'')

Upholstery ready to be enjoyed as-is for the country house look

fig 3. A pair of antique Georgian fruitwood side chairs featuring carved shield backs and patterned peach upholstery.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Hepplewhite Side Chairs, English, Fruitwood, Hall Seat, Georgian

Could benefit from recovering to personal taste

Standing upon gently tapering square legs, united at the front and side with stretchers

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This is a fascinating pair of antique Hepplewhite taste side chairs, ready to accentuate a reception hall of a fine country house, or accents at the side of a room.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 51cm (20'')

Max Depth: 54.5cm (21.5'')

Max Height: 94cm (37'')

Seat Width: 51cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Seat Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Hepplewhite Side Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122144
Dealers Internal Ref
24943
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A pair of antique Georgian fruitwood side chairs featuring carved shield backs and patterned peach upholstery.
Pair Of Antique Hepplewhite Side Chairs, English, Fruitwood, Hall Seat, Georgian
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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFruitwood, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShield back, Wheat sheaf carving, Tapered legs, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

This pair of Georgian side chairs originates from the Hepplewhite period, dating to circa 1790. Formed from fruitwood with a deep caramel tone, the frames display a warm brown timber colour with a lightly time-worn, aged patina and visible relief carvings on the crest and lower rails. Each piece features a striking shield back with a prominent crest rail and distinctive back splats, overstuffed cushions upholstered in patterned peach fabric, and gently tapering square legs united by an H-stretcher. The chairs measure 94 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 54.5 cm deep. Suitable for use in a reception hall or as accent seating at the side of a room, these traditional English country house hall seats provide solid joints and construction. The plump, generous seats sit at a comfortable height of 47.5 cm, while the upholstery remains ready to be enjoyed as-is or recovered to personal taste. Their sturdy architectural form and classic period details allow them to blend easily into formal or casual interior layouts while offering functional daily seating.

FAQs

Hepplewhite chairs are characterised by light, balanced proportions, neoclassical design influence, and distinctive shield, heart, or oval backrests often incorporating carved wheat sheaves, splats, or drapery motifs.

Cabinetmakers primarily used hardwoods such as mahogany, satinwood, and fruitwood, incorporating mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved back splats and corner blocks for structural stability.

Authentic 18th-century pieces typically exhibit hand-cut joinery, asymmetrical tool marks on unseen surfaces, genuine age patina on timber frames, and square-tapered legs with H-stretcher supports.

Position a pair of shield-back side chairs in an entryway or flank a contemporary console table to introduce classical structure and natural timber tones into modern living spaces.

Dust timber frames regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and clean upholstered seats using a soft brush vacuum attachment.
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