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4 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English, Seat, After Chippendale, Georgian, C.1800
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4 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English, Seat, After Chippendale, Georgian, C.1800

18th century
Description

This is a set of four antique dining room chairs. An English, mahogany seat in the Chippendale manner, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Superb Chippendale revival chairs, with appealing upholstery and generous width

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order - one small mark to cushion

Select stocks show fine grain interest and craftsmanship

Deep caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Elegant foliate carving to the cresting rail, with scrolled leaf detail to the distinctive 'ears'

Striking, pierced ribbon back splat with quarterfoil fretwork in the Chippendale manner

Quality, later upholstery in good order with a drop-in seat cushion at a comfortable height of 46cm (18")

Raised upon reeded square section front legs, gently splayed to the rear and united by double stretcher rails

This is a delightful set of 4 antique dining room chairs, presented in the Chippendale manner. Benefiting from a recent professional reupholstering and ready to be enjoyed as is. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Depth: 51cm (20'')

Max Height: 96cm (37.75'')

Seat Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 43cm (17'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Georgian Chippendale Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

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SA1124545
Dealers Internal Reference
25138
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Description
This is a set of four antique dining room chairs. An English, mahogany seat in the Chippendale manner, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Superb Chippendale revival chairs, with appealing upholstery and generous width

fig 1. Set of four antique Georgian Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and light beige drop-in upholstered seats.
fig 1. 4 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English, Seat, After Chippendale, Georgian, C.1800

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order - one small mark to cushion

Select stocks show fine grain interest and craftsmanship

Deep caramel hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Elegant foliate carving to the cresting rail, with scrolled leaf detail to the distinctive 'ears'

fig 2. Set of four antique Georgian Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and light beige drop-in upholstered seats.
fig 2. 4 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English, Seat, After Chippendale, Georgian, C.1800

Striking, pierced ribbon back splat with quarterfoil fretwork in the Chippendale manner

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Quality, later upholstery in good order with a drop-in seat cushion at a comfortable height of 46cm (18").
London Fine Antiques

Raised upon reeded square section front legs, gently splayed to the rear and united by double stretcher rails

fig 3. Set of four antique Georgian Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and light beige drop-in upholstered seats.
fig 3. 4 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English, Seat, After Chippendale, Georgian, C.1800

This is a delightful set of 4 antique dining room chairs, presented in the Chippendale manner. Benefiting from a recent professional reupholstering and ready to be enjoyed as is. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 54cm (21.25'')

Max Depth: 51cm (20'')

Max Height: 96cm (37.75'')

Seat Width: 50.5cm (20'')

Seat Depth: 43cm (17'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Georgian Chippendale Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124545
Dealers Internal Ref
25138
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Archive I Set of four antique Georgian Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and light beige drop-in upholstered seats.

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Archive II Set of four antique Georgian Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and light beige drop-in upholstered seats. View II
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Set of four antique Georgian Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and light beige drop-in upholstered seats.
4 Antique Dining Room Chairs, English, Seat, After Chippendale, Georgian, C.1800
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Originating in the 18th century under cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, this style combines English cabinetmaking with Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese decorative influences. Key features include intricate pierced back splats, serpentine top rails, and sturdy hardwood construction.

Georgian chairs were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, valued for its deep tone and fine grain suitable for detailed carving. Seats typically featured drop-in wood frames upholstered in wool, damask, or woven fabric.

Authentic 18th-century pieces feature hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, asymmetrical hand-carved details, and original corner bracing. Looking at the underside often reveals hand-sawn wood marks, hand-forged iron screws, and a natural aged patina on unpolished surfaces.

These traditional side chairs can be paired with modern dining tables made of glass, marble, or minimalist timber to create a curated visual contrast. Re-upholstering the drop-in seats in contemporary neutral linen or geometric fabric updates their historic profile.

Position mahogany chairs away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and cracking. Dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the natural grain of the wood.
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