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Pair of Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chairs
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Pair of Georgian Carved Mahogany Side Chairs

18th century
Sold 17 December 2025 · Reindeer Antiques
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A handsome pair of George II mahogany carved mahogany side chairs; the dished cresting rail above a vase shaped silhouette back above a compass shaped seat which is crossgrain veneered in mahogany and raised on cabriole legs which are acanthus to the knee and terminate in pad feet.

These Georgian chairs are made from good dense mahogany which retains an attractive colour and patination. The chairs' compass shaped seats have been reupholstered in the traditional manner and covered with a blue damask.

The chairs are typical of the George II period in their restrained, more masculine designand made are made from newly fashionable Cuban mahogany. Circa 1745.

Physical Dimensions
Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
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Reindeer Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Side Chairs to the Georgian era.

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SA1177379
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1306
Description
A handsome pair of George II mahogany carved mahogany side chairs; the dished cresting rail above a vase shaped silhouette back above a compass shaped seat which is crossgrain veneered in mahogany and raised on cabriole legs which are acanthus to the knee and terminate in pad feet.
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These Georgian chairs are made from good dense mahogany which retains an attractive colour and patination.
Reindeer Antiques

The chairs' compass shaped seats have been reupholstered in the traditional manner and covered with a blue damask.

The chairs are typical of the George II period in their restrained, more masculine designand made are made from newly fashionable Cuban mahogany. Circa 1745.

Height
101cm (39.76")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Side Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177379
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1306
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
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Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A pair of antique Georgian carved mahogany side chairs with cabriole legs and blue patterned upholstered seats.
Pair of Georgian carved mahogany side chairs
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A pair of antique Georgian carved mahogany side chairs with cabriole legs and blue patterned upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pierced splat back, Carved knees, Ball and claw feet
  • SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

The Georgian style spans the reigns of the first four British monarchs named George, from 1714 to 1830, and is characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the evolution from heavy walnut to rich mahogany as the primary timber.

These chairs were traditionally crafted from dense tropical hardwoods like Cuban or Honduras mahogany, joined using mortise and tenon construction, and featured hand-carved details such as acanthus leaves and ball-and-claw feet.

Authentication involves examining the underside and joinery for hand-cut dovetails or traditional pegging, checking for patina and oxidisation consistent with age, and identifying tool marks left by hand planes rather than modern machinery.

These chairs can be paired with a sleek, minimalist modern dining table to create a striking contrast, or used as standalone accent seating in a study or hallway to add historical depth and architectural interest.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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