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A Pair of Georgian Mahogany Ladderback Chairs
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A Pair of Georgian Mahogany Ladderback Chairs

18th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A pair of Georgian mahogany ladderback chairs

The backs with serpentine cresting to carved ears over three pierced ladders. Drop-in seats with fine tapestry needlework upholstery within moulded rails and standing upon square tapered legs, united by stretchers.

English, circa 1750 - 1780

Dimensions: H: 37.5" (95.3 cm), W: 21" (53.3 cm), D: 18" (45.7 cm), Seat Height 18.5" (47cm).

Stock No: 1774

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated these Georgian Mahogany Ladderback Chairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1155180
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BCSL1774
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A pair of Georgian mahogany ladderback chairs

The backs with serpentine cresting to carved ears over three pierced ladders.

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Drop-in seats with fine tapestry needlework upholstery within moulded rails and standing upon square tapered legs, united by stretchers.
Baggott & Co.

English, circa 1750 - 1780

Dimensions: H: 37.5" (95.3 cm), W: 21" (53.3 cm), D: 18" (45.7 cm), Seat Height 18.5" (47cm).

Stock No: 1774

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated these Georgian Mahogany Ladderback Chairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155180
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL1774
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

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A pair of Georgian mahogany ladderback chairs featuring wavy pierced back slats, square legs, and green patterned fabric seats.
A pair of Georgian mahogany ladderback chairs
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A pair of Georgian mahogany ladderback chairs featuring wavy pierced back slats, square legs, and green patterned fabric seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine ladderback slats, Square stretchers, Patterned fabric seat, Wave cresting rail
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This pair of 18th-century Georgian dining chairs is fashioned from dark brown mahogany timber and stands 95 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. The furniture incorporates serpentine cresting rails, carved ears, three pierced wavy ladderback slats, and square tapered legs joined by square stretchers. The drop-in seats hold tapestry needlework upholstery patterned in shades of green and beige, set within plain moulded wooden rails. Suitable for traditional interior settings, these chairs function well placed around a dining table or arranged individually in a living room, hallway, or study. The construction demonstrates standard period joinery with practical seating proportions suited for daily use in a domestic environment.

FAQs

Georgian ladderback chairs feature multiple horizontal arched or pierced back slats mounted between upright stiles. Originating in the eighteenth century, the design evolved from utilitarian country furniture into refined mahogany pieces influenced by makers such as Thomas Chippendale.

High-grade dense mahogany imported from the West Indies was the primary timber used for urban Georgian chairs, while regional examples utilised native woods like oak, ash, or fruitwood. Joints were held with traditional mortise and tenon joinery, often secured with wooden pegs.

Authentic eighteenth-century chairs exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, natural wood shrinkage around joints, and dark oxidisation on unpolished undersides. Original construction typically features corner blocks beneath the seat frame and hand-chiseled mortise and tenon connections.

Pairing dark mahogany dining chairs with modern minimalist tables creates an effective visual contrast. They can also serve individually or as pairs as accent seating in hallways, flank a console table, or function as desk chairs.

Apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and maintain the natural patina. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, cracking, or fabric fading.
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