Regent Antiques has dated these Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.
These chairs have beautifully shaped and carved backrests with an attractive pierced central splat. The carvers have curved open arms and they all have splay legs to the back with elegant carved cabriole legs.
The chairs are a rich mahogany colour with a striking grain and good patina.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 110 cm x Width 62 cm x Depth 63 cm - Armchairs
Height 102 cm x Width 58 cm x Depth 53 cm - Side Chairs
Height 57 cm - Seat height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 7 inches x Width 2 foot x Depth 2 feet, 1 inch - Armchairs
Height 3 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches - Side Chairs
Height 1 foot, 10 inches - Seat height
Mahogany
is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species.
Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as Burr Walnut and Coromandel, so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view.
Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect.
Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments).
Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850's, this particular variety became all but extinct.
Our reference: A4776
Regent Antiques has dated these Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.
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Antique Set of 12 George II Style Chippendale Dining Chairs 19th C
