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Set of Eight Late Victorian "Aesthetic Movement" Dining Chairs in the Manner of Lamb of Manchester
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Set of Eight Late Victorian "Aesthetic Movement" Dining Chairs in the Manner of Lamb of Manchester

19th century
Description

Good Quality set of eight late Victorian "Aesthetic Movement" carved and ebonised mahogany dining chairs in the manner of Lamb of Manchester.

Comprising of pair of carver chairs and six dining chairs.

All good and solid and look like they have been very recently upholstered.

Measurements Dining Chairs:

Height: 36 1/2" - Seat Height: 19"- Depth: 22"- Width: 19 1/2" (in cm below)

Measurements Carver Chairs:

Height: 39"- Seat Height:19 1/2"- Depth: 22"- Width: 21"

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated these Aesthetic Movement Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1201270
Dealers Internal Reference
18926
Description
Good Quality set of eight late Victorian "Aesthetic Movement" carved and ebonised mahogany dining chairs in the manner of Lamb of Manchester.

Comprising of pair of carver chairs and six dining chairs.

All good and solid and look like they have been very recently upholstered.

Measurements Dining Chairs:

Height: 36 1/2" - Seat Height: 19"- Depth: 22"- Width: 19 1/2" (in cm below)

Measurements Carver Chairs:

Height: 39"- Seat Height:19 1/2"- Depth: 22"- Width: 21"

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Wessex Antique Bedsteads has dated these Aesthetic Movement Dining Chairs to the Victorian era.

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SA1201270
Dealers Internal Ref
18926
Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2017
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A set of eight late Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs crafted from dark wood with inlaid back splats and magenta upholstered seats.
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Archive I A set of eight late Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs crafted from dark wood with inlaid back splats and magenta upholstered seats.

Set of Eight Late Victorian "Aesthetic Movement" Dining Chairs in the Manner of Lamb of Manchester

Archive II A set of eight late Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs crafted from dark wood with inlaid back splats and magenta upholstered seats. View II
Archive III A set of eight late Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs crafted from dark wood with inlaid back splats and magenta upholstered seats. View III
Archive IV A set of eight late Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs crafted from dark wood with inlaid back splats and magenta upholstered seats. View IV
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
Telephone 01935 829147
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The Old Glove Works
Percombe
Stoke Sub Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6RD
United Kingdom
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Wessex Antique Bedsteads
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Location: The Old Glove Works, Percombe, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6RD, United Kingdom
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A set of eight late Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs crafted from dark wood with inlaid back splats and magenta upholstered seats.
Set of Eight Late Victorian "Aesthetic Movement" Dining Chairs in the Manner of Lamb of Manchester
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A set of eight late Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs crafted from dark wood with inlaid back splats and magenta upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialWalnut, Fabric, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown, Magenta
  • MotifsInlaid back splats, fluted turned legs, open armrests, brass castors
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This set of eight late Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs in the manner of Lamb of Manchester comprises a pair of carvers and six side chairs made from dark brown mahogany with inlaid back splats and magenta upholstered seats. The frames display open armrests on the carvers, fluted turned legs fitted with brass castors, and crisp mouldings. Each dining chair stands 93 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. These pieces suit formal dining rooms or spacious reception spaces in a traditional or eclectic English country house setting. Their solid construction and recent upholstery provide reliable everyday seating around a large dining table.

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Aesthetic Movement dining chairs from the late Victorian period typically feature geometric forms, stylized floral or Anglo-Japanese inlays, and linear carved details. Unlike heavier High Victorian designs, this style prioritised lightness, artistic craftsmanship, and decorative simplicity.

Pieces from this era were primarily constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, frequently detailed with ebonised wood or marquetry panels. Seats were historically sprung and upholstered in patterned velvet, chenille, or horsehair fabrics.

Authentic examples display hand-cut joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, fine ebonised inlay panels, turned front legs with brass castors, and sometimes makers stamps on the frame undersides or back legs.

A complete set of late 19th-century chairs pairs effectively with contemporary modern or minimalist dining tables to create an eclectic contrast. Vibrant fabric updates on traditional frames help integrate the historic timber tones into updated colour schemes.

Clean the timber frames periodically with a soft cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish to nourish the wood and preserve the original patination. Upholstery should be vacuumed gently using a soft brush attachment and kept out of direct sunlight to minimise fading.
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