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Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th century
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Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs.

These Pretty Chairs are Raised Upon Cabriole Front Legs and Swept Legs to the Rear.

The Backs of the Chairs are of a Shaped Form With a Shaped Cresting Rail and a Shaped and Carved Centre Rail.

These Chairs Have Recently Been Fully Restored and Reupholstered in a Quality Linen Fabric.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 32 1/2” (83cm)

Width 19” (48cm)

Depth 21” (53cm)

Seat height 18” (46cm)

Seat depth 16 1/2” (42cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154982
Dealers Internal Reference
PP108-24
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Description
Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs.

These Pretty Chairs are Raised Upon Cabriole Front Legs and Swept Legs to the Rear.

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The Backs of the Chairs are of a Shaped Form With a Shaped Cresting Rail and a Shaped and Carved Centre Rail.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs, curved cabriole legs, and light grey upholstered seats.
fig 1. Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs

These Chairs Have Recently Been Fully Restored and Reupholstered in a Quality Linen Fabric.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 32 1/2” (83cm)

Width 19” (48cm)

Depth 21” (53cm)

Seat height 18” (46cm)

Seat depth 16 1/2” (42cm)

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154982
Dealers Internal Ref
PP108-24
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs, curved cabriole legs, and light grey upholstered seats.
Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs
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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs, curved cabriole legs, and light grey upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Light Grey
  • MotifsBalloon back, Cabriole legs, Carved crest rail
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This set of six Victorian dining chairs dates from 1860 in the English Country House style. Constructed from dark brown mahogany with a polished finish, the suite includes balloon backs with shaped cresting rails and carved centre rails, cabriole front legs with scroll feet, and swept rear legs. The seats are fully restored and newly upholstered in a pale grey linen fabric. Each chair measures 83 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Positioned around a dining table in a traditional or period dining room, these chairs provide formal seating for everyday family meals and dinner parties. The sturdy timber frames and comfortable upholstered pads suit daily use in a busy household, while the compact proportions fit standard dining spaces without overcrowding the room.

During the mid-19th century, balloon back chairs gained prominent popularity due to their rounded back frames, open splats, and curved silhouettes, frequently crafted in timbers such as mahogany or walnut.

Solid mahogany was chosen for its strength and grain structure, combined using traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved accents and upholstered drop-in or fixed seating.

Authentic period examples display subtle variations from hand-carving, historic wood patination, natural wear on seat rails, and traditional construction methods without modern fasteners or staples.

Combining warm timber chairs with a contemporary dining table or a light neutral backdrop creates balanced visual contrast and highlights the structural woodwork.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the timber grain periodically, maintain consistent indoor humidity levels, and clean fabric upholstery with specialized textile care products.
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