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Set of Five George IV Heraldic Mahogany Hall Chairs
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Set of Five George IV Heraldic Mahogany Hall Chairs

19th century
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Circa 1820. A quality matched set of 5 George IV mahogany and painted hall chairs, the shaped solid back with hand-painted crest of the clan ‘Chisholm’ above a solid seat on turned dragooned legs, the set comprising of three earlier examples and a pair of later chairs, of generous proportions with great colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
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Georgian Antiques has dated these Mahogany Heraldic Hall Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1158461
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34716
Description
Circa 1820. A quality matched set of 5 George IV mahogany and painted hall chairs, the shaped solid back with hand-painted crest of the clan ‘Chisholm’ above a solid seat on turned dragooned legs, the set comprising of three earlier examples and a pair of later chairs, of generous proportions with great colour and patina.
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Mahogany Heraldic Hall Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158461
Dealers Internal Ref
34716
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A set of five George IV mahogany hall chairs featuring carved backrest scrolls, turned fluted front legs, and hand-painted heraldic crest shields.
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Archive I A set of five George IV mahogany hall chairs featuring carved backrest scrolls, turned fluted front legs, and hand-painted heraldic crest shields.

Set of Five George IV Heraldic Mahogany Hall Chairs

Archive II A set of five George IV mahogany hall chairs featuring carved backrest scrolls, turned fluted front legs, and hand-painted heraldic crest shields. View II
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A set of five George IV mahogany hall chairs featuring carved backrest scrolls, turned fluted front legs, and hand-painted heraldic crest shields.
Set of Five George IV Heraldic Mahogany Hall Chairs
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A set of five George IV mahogany hall chairs featuring carved backrest scrolls, turned fluted front legs, and hand-painted heraldic crest shields.
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George IV hall chairs, produced between 1820 and 1830, reflect the transition from classical Regency proportions to heavier, ornate Victorian forms. They are traditionally unupholstered wooden chairs featuring carved backs, turned or fluted legs, and frequently bear hand-painted family crests or coats of arms.

High-grade dense woods such as Cuban or West Indian mahogany were primary choices due to their strength and fine grain. The crests were executed in oil or enamel paints directly onto the wood, and joints were constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details, solid timber seats without upholstery padding, natural surface patination, and hand-painted heraldic blazons showing age-appropriate craquelure rather than modern printed imagery.

These historical seating pieces perform well as sculptural accent furniture in wide entrance halls, corridors, or flanking a console table. They can also serve as unique head-of-table dining chairs or decorative side seating in formal reception rooms.

Maintain the mahogany with periodic applications of natural beeswax, buffing with a soft cloth. Avoid applying polishes or chemical cleaners over the painted crest area, and keep the chairs away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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