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Pair Victorian Hall Chairs - Antique 1840 Carved Seats
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Pair Victorian Hall Chairs - Antique 1840 Carved Seats

18th century
Description

Gorgeous pair of Victorian hall chairs

Hand carved and in mahogany, circa 1840

Great collectors pair

Offered in great shape, ready for home use right away

Note if you would like to view in our Herts showroom please contact us first as some of our goods are in storage but we can arrange for it to be ready for a viewing with slight advance warning

Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a shipping quote

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Our Hertfordshire antiques showroom is just 25 minutes north of London Dimensions are in CM (inches)

W-45 (17)

D-40 (15)

H-85 (33)

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
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Canonbury Antiques has dated these Victorian Carved Hall Chairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1190285
Description
Gorgeous pair of Victorian hall chairs

Hand carved and in mahogany, circa 1840

Great collectors pair

Offered in great shape, ready for home use right away

“
Note if you would like to view in our Herts showroom please contact us first as some of our goods are in storage but we can arrange for it to be ready for a viewing with slight advance warning.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A pair of carved mahogany early Victorian hall chairs featuring blank crest shields, acanthus scroll backrests, solid wooden seats, and cabriole front legs.
fig 1. Pair Victorian Hall Chairs - Antique 1840 Carved Seats

Will ship to anywhere in the world - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Please fire away with any questions or enquiries

Our Hertfordshire antiques showroom is just 25 minutes north of London Dimensions are in CM (inches)

W-45 (17)

D-40 (15)

H-85 (33)

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Victorian Carved Hall Chairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190285
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A pair of carved mahogany early Victorian hall chairs featuring blank crest shields, acanthus scroll backrests, solid wooden seats, and cabriole front legs.

Pair Victorian Hall Chairs - Antique 1840 Carved Seats

Archive II A pair of carved mahogany early Victorian hall chairs featuring blank crest shields, acanthus scroll backrests, solid wooden seats, and cabriole front legs. View II
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A pair of carved mahogany early Victorian hall chairs featuring blank crest shields, acanthus scroll backrests, solid wooden seats, and cabriole front legs.
Pair Victorian Hall Chairs - Antique 1840 Carved Seats
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A pair of carved mahogany early Victorian hall chairs featuring blank crest shields, acanthus scroll backrests, solid wooden seats, and cabriole front legs.
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  • ObjectHall Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carving, Armorial shield motif, Cabriole legs, Solid wood seat
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This pair of Victorian hall chairs dates from the 1840 period and follows an English country house style. Fashioned from solid mahogany in a dark brown timber colour, the construction incorporates solid wood seats and cabriole front legs. The distinctive backrests exhibit elaborate hand carving, including prominent acanthus leaf scrollwork and a blank armorial shield motif at the centre. Each chair measures 85 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. Suitable for domestic placement, these hallway seats function practically in an entrance hall, landing, or reception room to provide sturdy occasional seating. They integrate well into traditional or period interior schemes while remaining ready for everyday use.

Victorian hall chairs were designed specifically for entryways and reception areas to accommodate short-term visitors. They typically feature non-upholstered timber seats, carved backrests often featuring heraldic or armorial shields, and decorative turned or cabriole legs.

These chairs were primarily constructed from solid dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. They utilised traditional mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved detailing on the backrests and leg capitals.

Authentic pieces from the 1840s display hand-carved relief work, deep wood patination, un-upholstered solid wooden seats, and minor irregularities indicative of hand tools and natural timber age.

Place a pair of hall chairs in a foyer, entryway, or stair landing alongside a simple console table. Pairing dark carved timber with neutral walls and modern artwork creates an effective visual contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood. Avoid placing timber furniture near direct heat sources or in damp environments to prevent cracking.
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