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Antique Victorian Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Tulip Legs
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Antique Victorian Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Tulip Legs

19th century
Description

A handsome set of Victorian mahogany dining chairs, displaying elegant mid-19th-century design and excellent proportions. The chairs feature shaped backs with gently curved rails, upholstered panels and seats, all framed in well-figured mahogany.

They stand on finely turned tulip legs to the front, with swept rear legs, giving the set a refined and decorative stance. The colour of the mahogany is rich and warm, complementing the upholstery beautifully and highlighting the quality of the timber.

These chairs are both practical and decorative, well suited to a formal dining room or as accent seating, and represent a classic and timeless Victorian form.

Condition

Very good antique condition. Structurally sound and sturdy throughout, with good colour and patina to the mahogany. The upholstery is clean and presentable, with minor signs of wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 87 cm (34.3 in)

Width: 48 cm (18.9 in)

Depth: 45 cm (17.7 in)

Seat height: 46 cm (18.1 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09362830
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Fluted tulip front legs: popular dining chair turnery of the 1860s.
Curved waist joints in the mahogany backs: mid-Victorian balloon chair construction.
Swept square rear legs: standard stability design of the period.
Mellow surface wear along the crest rails: many decades of regular handling.

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
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194690
Dealers Internal Reference
2996
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Description
A handsome set of Victorian mahogany dining chairs, displaying elegant mid-19th-century design and excellent proportions.
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The chairs feature shaped backs with gently curved rails, upholstered panels and seats, all framed in well-figured mahogany.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring rounded backrests upholstered in terracotta velvet and turned tulip front legs.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Tulip Legs

They stand on finely turned tulip legs to the front, with swept rear legs, giving the set a refined and decorative stance. The colour of the mahogany is rich and warm, complementing the upholstery beautifully and highlighting the quality of the timber.

fig 2. A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring rounded backrests upholstered in terracotta velvet and turned tulip front legs.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Tulip Legs

These chairs are both practical and decorative, well suited to a formal dining room or as accent seating, and represent a classic and timeless Victorian form.

Condition

Very good antique condition. Structurally sound and sturdy throughout, with good colour and patina to the mahogany. The upholstery is clean and presentable, with minor signs of wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 87 cm (34.3 in)

Width: 48 cm (18.9 in)

Depth: 45 cm (17.7 in)

Seat height: 46 cm (18.1 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09362830
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Fluted tulip front legs: popular dining chair turnery of the 1860s.
Curved waist joints in the mahogany backs: mid-Victorian balloon chair construction.
Swept square rear legs: standard stability design of the period.
Mellow surface wear along the crest rails: many decades of regular handling.

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
87cm (34.25")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194690
Dealers Internal Ref
2996
London City Antiques
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Archive I A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring rounded backrests upholstered in terracotta velvet and turned tulip front legs.

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A set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring rounded backrests upholstered in terracotta velvet and turned tulip front legs.
Antique Victorian Set of 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Tulip Legs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Turned tulip legs, Padded velvet backrest
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This set of six Victorian dining chairs comes from 1860 in the English Country House style. Each chair is made from rich, warm brown mahogany framing terracotta velvet upholstery on the padded backrest and seat, featuring balloon backs and finely turned tulip front legs. The wood displays a clear grain and aged patina, while the fabric shows minor signs of wear consistent with age and use. Every piece measures 87 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. These chairs serve as practical and decorative seating for a formal dining room or as accent furniture in a living space. The structurally sound design and sturdy construction offer a timeless seating arrangement that fits traditional home interiors.

FAQs

Victorian dining chairs from the mid-to-late nineteenth century typically feature solid hardwood frames, rounded balloon or spoon backs, and decoratively turned or cabriole legs. Designed for formal dining rooms, they emphasize curved silhouettes and integrated upholstery.

Primary framing materials included dark hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Seating was padded using natural materials like horsehair, wool felt, and coil springs, finished with velvet, leather, or damask fabrics.

Authentic period chairs exhibit hand-carved details, natural timber patination, and mortise-and-tenon frame construction visible on the underside. Look for hand-turned legs, original brass castors where applicable, and structural wear consistent with long-term domestic use.

Pair rich mahogany frames with contemporary minimalist dining tables crafted from light oak or marble to create visual contrast. Updating upholstery fabrics or placing the set against clean neutral wall tones softens the formal appearance while highlighting historic wood tones.

Clean wood frames using a soft lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish annually along the wood grain to protect the finish. Vacuum velvet upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment and position chairs away from direct sunlight and central heating sources.
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