Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair 18th Century

Name: Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1137259
Price: 290 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSide Chairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSplat back, Cabriole legs, Brass studding, Leather seat
SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This eighteenth-century Georgian side chair belongs to the Chippendale style, representing classic English country house design. The piece uses dark brown mahogany and dark brown leather upholstery, finished with brass studding along the seat edge and raised on cabriole front legs ending in scroll feet. The tall backrest contains a vertical splat design with multiple carved slats. The upholstery shows signs of wear and age along the front corners of the seat. The chair measures 94 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this antique mahogany chair functions well as a decorative seating option in a hallway, bedroom, or traditional living space. Its compact footprint allows it to sit against a wall or accompany a desk. The sturdy frame and classic silhouette suit period interiors and mixed-style rooms alike.

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Chippendale side chairs, originating in 18th-century England, are characterised by pierced or carved vertical back splats, sturdy hardwood frames, and distinctive leg forms such as cabriole or straight legs.

Primary woods included Cuban and West Indian mahogany, valued for strength and rich tone, often paired with brass upholstery tacks and natural leather or woven silk drop-in seats.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut joinery, corner blocks secured with original screws or wooden pegs, hand-carved details with slight asymmetry, and natural age oxidisation on the underside.

A single mahogany side chair functions effectively as an accent piece beside a modern hallway console table, at a contemporary writing desk, or placed in a quiet corner to add historical texture.

Maintain mahogany timber with periodic applications of beeswax, while leather upholstery requires gentle dusting and targeted leather balm to prevent drying, keeping pieces away from direct heat sources.

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Chippendale Mahogany Side Chair