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Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800
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Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800

18th century
Description

This is a fine antique dining chair suite. An English, mahogany carver and chair set in Hepplewhite taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Exuding refined elegance, this six-piece set combines quality materials, period craftsmanship and distinctive decorative appeal.

Presents as a suite of six - two elegant carver armchairs and four slipper chairs

Crafted in select mahogany, offering rich caramel tones and fine grain interest throughout

Superb Hepplewhite influenced design, characterised by classic shield backs and neoclassical motifs

Tastefully upholstered in champagne coloured textile, traditionally stuffed for comfort and support

Carver chairs hosting wheatsheaf forms to the shield backrest

Serpentine arms with rakish supports adorned with carved flowerhead rosettes

Slipper chairs with sash garland embellishments across their distinctive shield-shaped backrests

Raised upon gadrooned and tapering front legs, united by H-stretchers for structural integrity

Comfortable seat heights of 46cm for carvers, and 47cm for side chairs – ideal for formal dining settings

Professionally reupholstered with tasteful foliage pattern in quality silk cotton

A versatile and visually striking set, equally suited to the dining room or refined reception use

This antique dining chair suite offers a superbly presented ensemble with decorative harmony and lasting comfort. Of fine quality and presenting the endearing Hepplewhite taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Carver Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Carver Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Carver Height: 94.5cm (37.25'')

Seat Width: 48cm (19'')

Seat Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

Chair Width: 54cm (21.25'')

Chair Depth: 55cm (21.75'')

Chair Height: 94cm (37'')

Seat Width: 54cm (21.25'')

Seat Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Seat Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1141972
Dealers Internal Reference
25393
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Description
This is a fine antique dining chair suite.
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An English, mahogany carver and chair set in Hepplewhite taste, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
London Fine Antiques

Exuding refined elegance, this six-piece set combines quality materials, period craftsmanship and distinctive decorative appeal.

fig 1. A suite of Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring shield-shaped carved backs, wheat sheaf motifs, patterned fabric seats, and square tapered legs.
fig 1. Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800

Presents as a suite of six - two elegant carver armchairs and four slipper chairs

Crafted in select mahogany, offering rich caramel tones and fine grain interest throughout

Superb Hepplewhite influenced design, characterised by classic shield backs and neoclassical motifs

fig 2. A suite of Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring shield-shaped carved backs, wheat sheaf motifs, patterned fabric seats, and square tapered legs.
fig 2. Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800

Tastefully upholstered in champagne coloured textile, traditionally stuffed for comfort and support

Carver chairs hosting wheatsheaf forms to the shield backrest

Serpentine arms with rakish supports adorned with carved flowerhead rosettes

fig 3. A suite of Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring shield-shaped carved backs, wheat sheaf motifs, patterned fabric seats, and square tapered legs.
fig 3. Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800

Slipper chairs with sash garland embellishments across their distinctive shield-shaped backrests

Raised upon gadrooned and tapering front legs, united by H-stretchers for structural integrity

Comfortable seat heights of 46cm for carvers, and 47cm for side chairs – ideal for formal dining settings

fig 4. A suite of Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring shield-shaped carved backs, wheat sheaf motifs, patterned fabric seats, and square tapered legs.
fig 4. Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800

Professionally reupholstered with tasteful foliage pattern in quality silk cotton

A versatile and visually striking set, equally suited to the dining room or refined reception use

This antique dining chair suite offers a superbly presented ensemble with decorative harmony and lasting comfort. Of fine quality and presenting the endearing Hepplewhite taste. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 5. A suite of Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring shield-shaped carved backs, wheat sheaf motifs, patterned fabric seats, and square tapered legs.
fig 5. Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800

Dimensions:

Carver Width: 58cm (22.75'')

Carver Depth: 60cm (23.5'')

Carver Height: 94.5cm (37.25'')

Seat Width: 48cm (19'')

Seat Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Seat Height: 46cm (18'')

Chair Width: 54cm (21.25'')

Chair Depth: 55cm (21.75'')

Chair Height: 94cm (37'')

Seat Width: 54cm (21.25'')

Seat Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Seat Height: 47cm (18.5'')

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1141972
Dealers Internal Ref
25393
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A suite of Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring shield-shaped carved backs, wheat sheaf motifs, patterned fabric seats, and square tapered legs.
Antique Dining Chair Suite, English, Carver & Slipper Chairs, Georgian, C.1800
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown, Gold
  • MotifsShield back, Wheat sheaf carving, Reeded legs, Carver armrests
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

An English mahogany dining chair suite from the Georgian period, circa 1800, supplied as a six-piece set comprising two carver armchairs and four slipper chairs in the Hepplewhite taste. The warm brown mahogany displays rich caramel tones and fine grain interest, paired with champagne coloured textile upholstery featuring a foliage pattern in quality silk cotton. Decorative details include shield-shaped backrests with wheat sheaf carvings on the carvers and sash garland embellishments on the slipper chairs, serpentine arms with carved flowerhead rosettes on the rakish supports, and gadrooned and tapering front legs united by H-stretchers. Measuring 94 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, the suite provides comfortable seating for formal dining settings and works well in a dining room or refined reception use. Solid joints and construction provide structural integrity, offering a balanced ensemble with decorative harmony and traditional stuffing for comfort and support.

FAQs

Georgian style dining chairs, particularly those influenced by cabinetmakers like George Hepplewhite, feature delicate proportions, shield or wheel backs, carved neoclassical motifs, and refined mahogany frames.

Mahogany was the primary timber choice due to its density, rich grain pattern, and structural stability, often paired with hand-carved ornamentation, corner blocks, and horsehair or silk damask upholstery.

Authentic late 18th-century pieces typically exhibit hand-cut joinery, asymmetrical wear patterns on lower stretchers, original saw marks beneath seat rails, and natural patination on the mahogany surface.

Pairing classical mahogany chairs with a minimalist modern dining table creates an engaging juxtaposition between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design principles.

Dust frames regularly with a dry cloth, apply high-grade beeswax annually to preserve wood hydration, keep frames away from direct heat sources, and clean fabric upholstery with specialized textiles products.
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