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Pair of Georgian Shield Back Chairs
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Pair of Georgian Shield Back Chairs

18th century
Description

This elegant pair of Georgian mahogany shield back chairs, dating circa 1820, showcases the refined craftsmanship typical of early 19th-century English furniture. The chairs feature intricately carved shield backs with classical urn motifs, a hallmark of Georgian design. Constructed from solid mahogany, they offer both durability and timeless appeal.

Each chair is upholstered in original-style green leather, accentuated with decorative brass studs, adding a sophisticated contrast to the warm wood tones. The gently curved backs and padded seats provide comfort as well as style, making these chairs ideal for dining rooms, studies, or antique-themed interiors.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Georgian Shield Back Chairs to the Georgian era.

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SA1146870
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C2308
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Description
This elegant pair of Georgian mahogany shield back chairs, dating circa 1820, showcases the refined craftsmanship typical of early 19th-century English furniture.
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The chairs feature intricately carved shield backs with classical urn motifs, a hallmark of Georgian design.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

Constructed from solid mahogany, they offer both durability and timeless appeal.

fig 1. A pair of Georgian mahogany side chairs with openwork shield backs and brown leather upholstered seats detailed with brass studding.
fig 1. Pair of Georgian Shield Back Chairs

Each chair is upholstered in original-style green leather, accentuated with decorative brass studs, adding a sophisticated contrast to the warm wood tones. The gently curved backs and padded seats provide comfort as well as style, making these chairs ideal for dining rooms, studies, or antique-themed interiors.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Georgian Shield Back Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146870
Dealers Internal Ref
C2308
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Pair of Georgian Shield Back Chairs

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Salisbury
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A pair of Georgian mahogany side chairs with openwork shield backs and brown leather upholstered seats detailed with brass studding.
Pair of Georgian Shield Back Chairs
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Shield back chairs emerged during the late 18th century, largely popularized by cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite. The style features a distinctive backrest frame shaped like a knights shield, often enclosing pierced splats with Neoclassical motifs such as wheat sheaves, urns, or drapery swags.

Primary timbers included solid dense mahogany or satinwood, valued for durability and rich grain structure. Seats were typically upholstered in leather, horsehair, or silk tapestry, secured around the seat rail with brass studs or decorative upholstery tacks.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved splat detailing, mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, and hand-sawn timber elements on the seat rails. Legs are commonly straight and tapered or spade-footed, often supported by H-stretchers for structural rigidity.

A pair of Georgian side chairs can serve as accent seating flanking a console table, positioned in an entryway, or placed at either end of a contemporary minimalist dining table to create visual contrast between traditional woodworking and modern lines.

Woodwork should be dusted with a soft dry cloth and treated periodically with natural beeswax polish along the grain. Upholstered leather seats require specialized leather balm to maintain flexibility and prevent cracking, keeping pieces away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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