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Set of 6 Mahogany Sabre Legged Dining Chairs
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Set of 6 Mahogany Sabre Legged Dining Chairs

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

Good Quality Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Recovered Leather Drop in Seats also in good condition.

Regency Sabre Leg Design circa 1900.

Good Sound Solid and Comfortable Seats with Attractive Faded Patina to the Mahogany Frame. Only a few sgns of use and of old dead woodworm.

Height 87.5cm or 34.5in

Width 48.3cm

Depth 54cm including the Sabre Leg.

Please contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

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Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09357517
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Even, straight-sawn surfaces on inner seat rails: factory timber preparation around 1900.
Warm, light mahogany tone beneath clear polish: Edwardian revival workshop finishing.
Slender swept sabre legs without hand-shaving facets: early twentieth-century machine shaping.

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
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
48.3cm (19.02")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1193931
Dealers Internal Reference
Be02Wil118
Description
Good Quality Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Recovered Leather Drop in Seats also in good condition.

Regency Sabre Leg Design circa 1900.

Good Sound Solid and Comfortable Seats with Attractive Faded Patina to the Mahogany Frame. Only a few sgns of use and of old dead woodworm.

fig 1. A matching set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring curved sabre legs, horizontal bar backs, and burgundy leather seats.
fig 1. Set of 6 Mahogany Sabre Legged Dining Chairs

Height 87.5cm or 34.5in

Width 48.3cm

Depth 54cm including the Sabre Leg.

Please contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Viewing and Collection Welcome By Appointment.

Please Supply Your Postcode For Shipping/Delivery Options

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated these Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09357517
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Even, straight-sawn surfaces on inner seat rails: factory timber preparation around 1900.
Warm, light mahogany tone beneath clear polish: Edwardian revival workshop finishing.
Slender swept sabre legs without hand-shaving facets: early twentieth-century machine shaping.

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
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
48.3cm (19.02")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193931
Dealers Internal Ref
Be02Wil118
Heydays Antiques
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A matching set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring curved sabre legs, horizontal bar backs, and burgundy leather seats.
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Archive I A matching set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring curved sabre legs, horizontal bar backs, and burgundy leather seats.

Set of 6 Mahogany Sabre Legged Dining Chairs

Archive II A matching set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring curved sabre legs, horizontal bar backs, and burgundy leather seats. View II
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A matching set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring curved sabre legs, horizontal bar backs, and burgundy leather seats.
Set of 6 Mahogany Sabre Legged Dining Chairs
Ref: SA1193931
A matching set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring curved sabre legs, horizontal bar backs, and burgundy leather seats.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather
  • ColourWarm Brown, Burgundy
  • MotifsSabre legs, Bar back rail, Slip seat
  • SizeH 87.5 cm (34 in) x W 48.3 cm (19 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This set of six dining chairs dates from the Regency period around 1900. The frames are constructed from mahogany with a warm brown finish, showing an attractive faded patina, a few signs of use, and signs of old dead woodworm. Each chair has a horizontal bar back rail and curved sabre legs. The slip seats are upholstered in burgundy leather and are recovered in good condition, offering solid and comfortable support. Measuring 87.5 cm high, 48.3 cm wide, and 54 cm deep including the sabre legs, these chairs are well suited for placement around a dining table in a formal dining room or a kitchen. Their classic Regency style and warm mahogany tones allow them to complement both traditional and transitional interior schemes, providing ample seating for family meals or entertaining guests.

FAQs

Regency sabre leg dining chairs are inspired by classical Greco-Roman designs, most notably the ancient Klismos chair. They are defined by outward-curving legs reminiscent of a sabre sword, clean horizontal back rails, and balanced classical proportions.

Chairs from this period were primarily constructed from dense Cuban or West Indian mahogany, prized for its rich grain and structural strength. Seats were traditionally fitted with drop-in or slip seats upholstered in horsehair, leather, or woven fabrics.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand construction, including hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, subtle variations in carving, natural wood shrinkage over time, and a deep patina from historical polishing.

Pairing a set of dark mahogany chairs with a modern minimalist dining table creates a striking visual contrast. Placing them against a neutral backdrop highlights their sculptural silhouetted profile.

Wood surfaces should be regularly dusted with a dry cloth and polished twice yearly with beeswax to protect the finish. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement and upholstery fading.
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