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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs
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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs

19th century
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A superb pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall / side chairs beautifully crafted with rich carved detail and elegant sweeping forms—an excellent example of mid-19th-century decorative seating.

These chairs feature finely carved scrollwork, shaped back panels with a shield motif and serpentine seats that gently flare forward. The turned front legs and splayed rear supports provide both character and strength. The mahogany timber has matured into a warm, inviting colour, showcasing attractive grain throughout.

Ideal for a hallway, bedroom, or as refined side chairs in any classic interior, they offer decorative presence while remaining practical and versatile.

Dimensions

Height: 95 cm (37.4")

Width: 37 cm (14.5")

Depth: 39 cm (15.3")

Seat Height: 46 cm (18.1")

Material

Mahogany

Condition

Good antique condition. Structurally sound and ready to place.

Date: 1860

Origin: England

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Hall Chairs to the 1860s.

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SA1181781
Dealers Internal Reference
2951
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A superb pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall / side chairs beautifully crafted with rich carved detail and elegant sweeping forms—an excellent example of mid-19th-century decorative seating.
These chairs feature finely carved scrollwork, shaped back panels with a shield motif and serpentine seats that gently flare forward.
London City Antiques

The turned front legs and splayed rear supports provide both character and strength. The mahogany timber has matured into a warm, inviting colour, showcasing attractive grain throughout.

fig 1. A pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall chairs featuring carved scrollwork backs with central shield devices, solid wooden seats, and turned front legs.
fig 1. Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs

Ideal for a hallway, bedroom, or as refined side chairs in any classic interior, they offer decorative presence while remaining practical and versatile.

Dimensions

Height: 95 cm (37.4")

Width: 37 cm (14.5")

Depth: 39 cm (15.3")

Seat Height: 46 cm (18.1")

Material

Mahogany

Condition

Good antique condition. Structurally sound and ready to place.

Date: 1860

Origin: England

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Hall Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181781
Dealers Internal Ref
2951
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of antique Victorian mahogany hall chairs featuring carved scrollwork backs with central shield devices, solid wooden seats, and turned front legs.
Superb Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs
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Victorian hall chairs were designed primarily for entryways to seat brief callers or servants. They typically feature non-upholstered solid wooden seats, richly turned front legs, and ornate carved backrests often displaying crests, shields, or scrollwork motifs.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Solid timber seats and hand-turned leg components were standard, finished with traditional shellac or French polish.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved decorative detailing, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and the distinct weight of dense hardwood. Look for genuine age-related patination on the finish and hand-planed surfaces on the undersides.

Position them as symmetrical flanking elements on either side of a hallway console table, or place a single chair in an entryway niche to introduce texture, warm timber tones, and historical contrast within modern decor schemes.

Dust regularly using a soft, lint-free cloth along the grain. Apply a high-quality bees-wax polish periodically to nourish the wood and maintain patination, while keeping the items away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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