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A Good Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gillows, Circa 1830
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A Good Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gillows, Circa 1830

19th century
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A Good Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gillows, Circa 1830 comprising four side chairs and two armchairs, each with bar backs carved with scrolling detail above a pierced central splat. The drop-in seats are upholstered in a light damask fabric, supported on turned and fluted forelegs with outswept rear supports. The armchairs with elegant scrolled arms. A fine and well-balanced set of early 19th century dining chairs, displaying the refined design associated with Gillows of Lancaster.

Seat Height 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1168155
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C2542
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A Good Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gillows, Circa 1830 comprising four side chairs and two armchairs, each with bar backs carved with scrolling detail above a pierced central splat.
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The drop-in seats are upholstered in a light damask fabric, supported on turned and fluted forelegs with outswept rear supports.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The armchairs with elegant scrolled arms. A fine and well-balanced set of early 19th century dining chairs, displaying the refined design associated with Gillows of Lancaster.

Seat Height 45cm

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168155
Dealers Internal Ref
C2542
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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A set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, drop-in upholstered seats, and turned front legs.
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Archive I A set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, drop-in upholstered seats, and turned front legs.

A Good Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gillows, Circa 1830

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A set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, drop-in upholstered seats, and turned front legs.
A Good Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gillows, Circa 1830
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A set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, drop-in upholstered seats, and turned front legs.
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Chairs from the 1830s transition period between Regency and William IV styles typically feature solid mahogany construction, broad carved top rails, turned front legs, and swept rear legs. Designs influenced by prominent makers like Gillows of Lancaster emphasise restrained classical proportions and functional elegance.

High-grade Cuban or West Indian mahogany was the dominant timber used for quality framing due to its density and rich grain patterns. Seat foundations were constructed using woven jute webbing, horsehair padding, and covered in horsehair cloth, leather, or woven textile upholstery.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise joinery, finely crisp wood carving along the crest rail or splat, and smoothly reeded or turned leg profiles. While some original pieces bear stamped maker marks on the seat frame, many unsigned examples are attributed based on documented design patterns, timber quality, and construction details.

Dark mahogany seating provides visual grounding when paired with light walls, modern glass or pale timber dining tables, and contemporary lighting. Re-upholstering seat pads in neutral linen or bold geometric fabrics bridges the gap between historical craftsmanship and current design aesthetics.

Timber surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and conditioned annually with beeswax to preserve the original patina. Keep frames away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent joinery shrinkage, wood splitting, and upholstery fading.
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