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Set of 12 Late C19th Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Revival Style .
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €7,020     $7,620
£6,000
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Set of 12 Late C19th Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Revival Style .

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
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Set of 12 late C19th mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale revival style .

Quality set of 12 carved mahogany dining chairs comprising 10 single chairs and a pair of matching arm or ‘carver’ chairs. Authentic copies of mid C18th Chippendale period chairs with carved detail interlaced splats below shaped top rails , raised on square section ‘Marlborough’ legs joined by H-stretchers and having ‘drop-in’ upholstered seats .

The selected grade of mahogany having achieved a rich colour and patina, have been cleaned and waxed in our workshops .The frames in excellent condition with no breaks , damage or repairs. The leather-covered drop-in seat pads would benefit from re-upholstering as 4 of them are heavily worn, this could be completed to client’s specification and choice of leather or fabric at cost price (ie not included in price) .

A scarce multiple ‘long’ set of 12 matching chairs , of classic C18th Chippendale period design of practical scale and ergonomic design having seats of both broad width and depth.

*NB from the same local property we purchased a large Georgian mahogany triple pillar dining table which was used in conjunction with this set of chairs to form a very elegant dining suite . Details of which are on our website or available on request.

H ( backs) 38”

W 21” (back) (seat) 22”

D 18”

England c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09235031
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Crisp carving across the splats: late Victorian revival cabinet work.
Subtle wear on the stretcher edges: decades of domestic use.
Acanthus leaf cresting rails: hand finishing over machine shaping.
Darkened mahogany with mature wax finish: natural surface age.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1176433
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 2511
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Set of 12 late C19th mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale revival style .
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Quality set of 12 carved mahogany dining chairs comprising 10 single chairs and a pair of matching arm or ‘carver’ chairs.
M Lees and Sons

Authentic copies of mid C18th Chippendale period chairs with carved detail interlaced splats below shaped top rails , raised on square section ‘Marlborough’ legs joined by H-stretchers and having ‘drop-in’ upholstered seats .

fig 1. A set of twelve late nineteenth-century mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and green leather seats.
fig 1. Set of 12 Late C19th Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Revival Style .

The selected grade of mahogany having achieved a rich colour and patina, have been cleaned and waxed in our workshops .The frames in excellent condition with no breaks , damage or repairs. The leather-covered drop-in seat pads would benefit from re-upholstering as 4 of them are heavily worn, this could be completed to client’s specification and choice of leather or fabric at cost price (ie not included in price) .

fig 2. A set of twelve late nineteenth-century mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and green leather seats.
fig 2. Set of 12 Late C19th Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Chippendale Revival Style .

A scarce multiple ‘long’ set of 12 matching chairs , of classic C18th Chippendale period design of practical scale and ergonomic design having seats of both broad width and depth.

NB from the same local property we purchased a large Georgian mahogany triple pillar dining table which was used in conjunction with this set of chairs to form a very elegant dining suite . Details of which are on our website or available on request.

H ( backs) 38”

W 21” (back) (seat) 22”

D 18”

England c.1880

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Chippendale Revival Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09235031
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Crisp carving across the splats: late Victorian revival cabinet work.
Subtle wear on the stretcher edges: decades of domestic use.
Acanthus leaf cresting rails: hand finishing over machine shaping.
Darkened mahogany with mature wax finish: natural surface age.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176433
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 2511
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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A set of twelve late nineteenth-century mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and green leather seats.
Set of 12 late C19th mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale revival style .
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChippendale Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced back splat, Serpentine top rail, Drop-in seats, Square legs with stretchers
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This set of twelve late nineteenth-century dining chairs in the Chippendale revival style comprises ten single chairs and a pair of matching armchairs. The pieces are constructed from mahogany with a rich dark brown colour and waxed finish, featuring carved pierced back splats beneath serpentine top rails, drop-in leather seats, and square section Marlborough legs joined by H-stretchers. Four of the green leather seat pads show heavy wear, while the timber frames remain in excellent condition with no breaks or repairs. Each chair measures 95 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. This large matching set provides practical seating for formal dining spaces and country house interiors, offering an authentic eighteenth-century aesthetic suitable for large dining tables.

FAQs

The Chippendale revival movement emerged during the late nineteenth century, recreating the eighteenth-century designs of Thomas Chippendale. Characteristics include intricate pierced back splats, serpentine top rails, carved detailing, and fine mahogany construction.

These chairs were primarily built using solid mahogany for the frame due to its durability and rich grain. Seats were typically constructed with drop-in frames covered in leather or woven fabric, held together using mortise and tenon joinery.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-finished mahogany with a natural patina, crisp carving along the splat, solid wood corner blocks beneath the seat frames, and evidence of historic wear along the stretchers and feet.

Balance dark mahogany wood frames by placing the chairs around a minimalist oak or stone dining table. Complement the ensemble with neutral wall tones and modern brass lighting fixtures to bridge classic and contemporary aesthetic elements.

Apply natural beeswax polish to the mahogany frames along the wood grain to maintain lustre and prevent drying. Leather seat pads require occasional treatment with a specialized leather conditioner to preserve flexibility and prevent cracking.
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