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A Set of Four George Iii-style Upholstered Side Chairs Made by ‘Howard &Co, London’
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A Set of Four George Iii-style Upholstered Side Chairs Made by ‘Howard &Co, London’

17th century
Description

Circa 1980. A set of four George III-style upholstered side chairs made by ‘Howard &Co, London’. The serpentine top rail with the back and seat all upholstered in a stylish pattern of black horse hair fabric, which is held in position by close-cast brass studding on the facings and double studding on the seat rails, the serpentine fronted seat, mirroring the back, all resting on four square tapering legs with the back ones slightly out-swept, the front legs with a chamfer on the inside, braced by conforming stretchers. (Cost circa £10k).

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these George III Side Chairs to the 17th Century.

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SA1152324
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34664
Description
Circa 1980. A set of four George III-style upholstered side chairs made by ‘Howard &Co, London’. The serpentine top rail with the back and seat all upholstered in a stylish pattern of black horse hair fabric, which is held in position by close-cast brass studding on the facings and double studding on the seat rails, the serpentine fronted seat, mirroring the back, all resting on four square tapering legs with the back ones slightly out-swept, the front legs with a chamfer on the inside, braced by conforming stretchers. (Cost circa £10k).
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these George III Side Chairs to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152324
Dealers Internal Ref
34664
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A set of four George III style side chairs upholstered in dark grey patterned fabric with brass stud trimming and straight mahogany legs.
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Archive I A set of four George III style side chairs upholstered in dark grey patterned fabric with brass stud trimming and straight mahogany legs.

A Set of Four George Iii-style Upholstered Side Chairs Made by ‘Howard &Co, London’

Archive II A set of four George III style side chairs upholstered in dark grey patterned fabric with brass stud trimming and straight mahogany legs. View II
Archive III A set of four George III style side chairs upholstered in dark grey patterned fabric with brass stud trimming and straight mahogany legs. View III
Archive IV A set of four George III style side chairs upholstered in dark grey patterned fabric with brass stud trimming and straight mahogany legs. View IV
Archive V A set of four George III style side chairs upholstered in dark grey patterned fabric with brass stud trimming and straight mahogany legs. View V
Archive VI A set of four George III style side chairs upholstered in dark grey patterned fabric with brass stud trimming and straight mahogany legs. View VI
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A set of four George III style side chairs upholstered in dark grey patterned fabric with brass stud trimming and straight mahogany legs.
A set of four George III-style upholstered side chairs made by ‘Howard &Co, London’
Ref: SA1152324
A set of four George III style side chairs upholstered in dark grey patterned fabric with brass stud trimming and straight mahogany legs.
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George III style side chairs typically feature neoclassical influences, straight or tapered legs, square-back or subtle serpentine silhouettes, and high-quality hardwood frames such as mahogany. Upholstered versions often display close-studding with brass tacks along the seat and back rails.

Authentic period construction relied on solid mahogany or walnut for exposed timber legs and stretchers, combined with beech or pine internal frames. Upholstery materials included natural horsehair padding, jute webbing, coil springs, and woven textiles or leather secured with solid brass nails.

Look for mortise-and-tenon frame joinery, hand-carved details, natural timber patination, and stamped maker marks or brass badges on the inner seat rails. Maker stamps such as Howard & Co, London indicate high-standard historic reproductions crafted in the late 19th or early 20th century.

These side chairs can be integrated around contemporary marble or timber dining tables to create a curated contrast. They also work effectively as standalone accent chairs in bedrooms, hallway alcoves, or flanking an entryway console.

Timber elements require periodic cleaning with a soft cloth and conditioning with natural beeswax to protect the lacquer and grain. Upholstery should be vacuumed gently using a soft brush attachment, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.
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