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Hepplewhite Style Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs and Carver Armchair Tapestry Upholstery, Late 19th Century, Victorian
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Hepplewhite Style Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs and Carver Armchair Tapestry Upholstery, Late 19th Century, Victorian

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 July 2025 · Leeds Antiques
This “Hepplewhite Style Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs and Carver Armchair Tapestry Upholstery, Late 19th Century, Victorian” found a buyer.

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Description

A set of six Hepplewhite style dining chairs with mahogany frames, dating from the late 19th century. Reupholstered and recovered in floral needlework tapestry. The moulded frames with carved and pierced Prince of Wales decorated splats, the drop-in seats on moulded seat rails. Raised on square tapering front legs with spade feet, splayed rear legs all supported by H-stretchers. The carver armchairs with open curved and shaped arms.

A quality set of handsome chairs. In very good condition. Serviced, cleaned and waxed, now very much ready for use.

Dimensions:

These chairs measure approximately 97.5 cm (52") tall, 51 cm (20") wide, and 52 cm (20.5") deep. The seat height is approximately 48 cm (19"). The carvers measure approximately 100 cm (39.375") tall, 57.5 cm (22.625") wide, and 55 cm (21.625") deep. The seat height is approximately 48 cm (19").

Condition:

Please see the pictures for details of the items condition. - These chairs are in a very good condition commensurate with their age, and are structurally very sound and sturdy. There are some minor marks, blemishes and wear on the frames. No loose joints. The upholstery is still structurally good as are the fabric covers. Very sturdy and ready for use. - As with all vintage & antique furniture there will be signs of use, marks, wear & tear, etc.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Declaration

Leeds Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1156120
Dealers Internal Reference
LA01000123
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A set of six Hepplewhite style dining chairs with mahogany frames, dating from the late 19th century. Reupholstered and recovered in floral needlework tapestry.
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The moulded frames with carved and pierced Prince of Wales decorated splats, the drop-in seats on moulded seat rails.
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Raised on square tapering front legs with spade feet, splayed rear legs all supported by H-stretchers. The carver armchairs with open curved and shaped arms.

fig 1. A set of six mahogany dining chairs and two carver armchairs featuring shield-shaped backs with carved fan motifs and tapestry upholstered seats.
fig 1. Hepplewhite Style Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs and Carver Armchair Tapestry Upholstery, Late 19th Century, Victorian

A quality set of handsome chairs. In very good condition. Serviced, cleaned and waxed, now very much ready for use.

Dimensions:

These chairs measure approximately 97.5 cm (52") tall, 51 cm (20") wide, and 52 cm (20.5") deep. The seat height is approximately 48 cm (19"). The carvers measure approximately 100 cm (39.375") tall, 57.5 cm (22.625") wide, and 55 cm (21.625") deep. The seat height is approximately 48 cm (19").

fig 2. A set of six mahogany dining chairs and two carver armchairs featuring shield-shaped backs with carved fan motifs and tapestry upholstered seats.
fig 2. Hepplewhite Style Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs and Carver Armchair Tapestry Upholstery, Late 19th Century, Victorian

Condition:

Please see the pictures for details of the items condition. - These chairs are in a very good condition commensurate with their age, and are structurally very sound and sturdy. There are some minor marks, blemishes and wear on the frames. No loose joints. The upholstery is still structurally good as are the fabric covers. Very sturdy and ready for use. - As with all vintage & antique furniture there will be signs of use, marks, wear & tear, etc.

Height
97.5cm (38.39")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
52.5cm (20.67")
Date of Manufacture

Leeds Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156120
Dealers Internal Ref
LA01000123
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Archive I A set of six mahogany dining chairs and two carver armchairs featuring shield-shaped backs with carved fan motifs and tapestry upholstered seats. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Hepplewhite Style Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs and Carver Armchair Tapestry Upholstery, Late 19th Century, Victorian

Archive II A set of six mahogany dining chairs and two carver armchairs featuring shield-shaped backs with carved fan motifs and tapestry upholstered seats. View II
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A set of six mahogany dining chairs and two carver armchairs featuring shield-shaped backs with carved fan motifs and tapestry upholstered seats.
Hepplewhite Style Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs and Carver Armchair Tapestry Upholstery, Late 19th Century, Victorian
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A set of six mahogany dining chairs and two carver armchairs featuring shield-shaped backs with carved fan motifs and tapestry upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialMahogany, Tapestry Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShield back, Carved fan motif, Tapered legs, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 97.5 cm (38 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 52.5 cm (21 in)

Hepplewhite style furniture originated in the late 18th century, popularised by George Hepplewhite, a cabinet maker in London, known for graceful proportions, shield-back chairs, and delicate neoclassical ornamentation.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, utilising traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon, with hand-carved details and drop-in upholstered seats.

Authentication involves examining hand-cut joints, patination and oxidisation of the wood, tool marks, and verifying the construction methods consistent with the late 18th or 19th-century revival periods.

Pairing classical wooden dining chairs with a contemporary minimalist table creates a striking juxtaposition, blending historical craftsmanship with modern clean lines.

Protect the wood from direct sunlight and humidity fluctuations, clean with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally nourish the surface with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicon polishes.
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