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Pair of Scottish Mahogany Hall Chairs
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Pair of Scottish Mahogany Hall Chairs

19th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
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Nice quality pair of mid 19th century Scottish mahogany hall chairs. Made from the best of timber with lovely grain. The chairs have typical Scottish turned and octagonal front legs with gorgeous carved backs. The chairs are in very good condition and are both perfectly sound. Both have an old hairline crack to the seats but are otherwise perfect. It is unusual for these to be so good on the back joint as they are normally broken or have been repaired where the back joins the seat. They have their original finish with good patination.

SIZE; 16" across the front by 14" deep by 33" high

CIRCA; 1840 - 1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated these Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1142640
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6554
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Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

Description
Nice quality pair of mid 19th century Scottish mahogany hall chairs. Made from the best of timber with lovely grain. The chairs have typical Scottish turned and octagonal front legs with gorgeous carved backs. The chairs are in very good condition and are both perfectly sound. Both have an old hairline crack to the seats but are otherwise perfect.
It is unusual for these to be so good on the back joint as they are normally broken or have been repaired where the back joins the seat.
Carse Antiques

They have their original finish with good patination.

SIZE; 16" across the front by 14" deep by 33" high

CIRCA; 1840 - 1850

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated these Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142640
Dealers Internal Ref
6554
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Carse Antiques Profile Page

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Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A pair of antique carved mahogany hall chairs featuring shell crestings, central shield details, solid timber seats, and turned front legs.
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Archive I A pair of antique carved mahogany hall chairs featuring shell crestings, central shield details, solid timber seats, and turned front legs.

Pair of Scottish Mahogany Hall Chairs

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A pair of antique carved mahogany hall chairs featuring shell crestings, central shield details, solid timber seats, and turned front legs.
Pair of Scottish Mahogany Hall Chairs
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A pair of antique carved mahogany hall chairs featuring shell crestings, central shield details, solid timber seats, and turned front legs.
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Hall chairs originated in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as unpadded seating placed in entryways and reception halls for visitors, servants, or messengers awaiting an audience.

Traditional hall chairs were crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring turned legs and carved backrests without fabric upholstery.

Authentic examples typically exhibit solid timber seats without upholstery padding, hand-carved decorative motifs on the backrest, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural age-related patina on the wood surface.

These chairs can be positioned in an entryway beside a console table, used to flank a doorway in a dining room, or placed in a hallway to provide structured architectural interest.

Maintenance involves regular dusting with a soft cloth and periodic application of a natural beeswax polish to protect the timber and maintain its natural lustre.
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