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Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Diners
Canonbury Antiques
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Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Diners

18th century
Description

A fine set of eight Hepplewhite style dining chairs, crafted in richly figured mahogany and displaying the elegant neoclassical lines associated with the late 18th century Hepplewhite tradition

We have various dining tables to match, please get in touch if you are looking for a set

The set comprises two armchairs and six side chairs, all sharing the same refined design and proportions

Bought from a private house sale in London's Hampstead

Each chair features a beautifully shaped shield back, a hallmark of the Hepplewhite style, with a delicately pierced splat incorporating vertical spindles and a central carved rosette motif

The graceful flowing lines of the back emphasise the lightness and elegance characteristic of Hepplewhite furniture design

The chairs stand on slender tapering square legs, reinforcing the refined neoclassical aesthetic

The seats are generously upholstered in a warm-toned fabric and finished with decorative brass studwork along the edges, adding both comfort and visual interest

The armchairs feature gently curved arms which complement the elegant lines of the back Both stylish and practical, this attractive set of Hepplewhite style dining chairs would make a distinguished addition to a dining room or formal interior, combining classic English design with quality craftsmanship.

Offered in great shape

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

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height

Side Chairs

21 (53.3) x 18 (45.7) x 36 (91.4) x 18 (45.7)

Arm Chairs

Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height x Arm Height

23 (58.4) x 18 (45.7) x 36 (91.4) x 18 (45.7) x 27 (68.6)

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.4cm (35.98")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1201787
Description
A fine set of eight Hepplewhite style dining chairs, crafted in richly figured mahogany and displaying the elegant neoclassical lines associated with the late 18th century Hepplewhite tradition

We have various dining tables to match, please get in touch if you are looking for a set

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The set comprises two armchairs and six side chairs, all sharing the same refined design and proportions.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold-brown upholstered seats.
fig 1. Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Diners

Bought from a private house sale in London's Hampstead

Each chair features a beautifully shaped shield back, a hallmark of the Hepplewhite style, with a delicately pierced splat incorporating vertical spindles and a central carved rosette motif

fig 2. A set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold-brown upholstered seats.
fig 2. Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Diners

The graceful flowing lines of the back emphasise the lightness and elegance characteristic of Hepplewhite furniture design

The chairs stand on slender tapering square legs, reinforcing the refined neoclassical aesthetic

fig 3. A set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold-brown upholstered seats.
fig 3. Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Diners

The seats are generously upholstered in a warm-toned fabric and finished with decorative brass studwork along the edges, adding both comfort and visual interest

The armchairs feature gently curved arms which complement the elegant lines of the back Both stylish and practical, this attractive set of Hepplewhite style dining chairs would make a distinguished addition to a dining room or formal interior, combining classic English design with quality craftsmanship.

fig 4. A set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold-brown upholstered seats.
fig 4. Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Diners

Offered in great shape

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

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height

Side Chairs

21 (53.3) x 18 (45.7) x 36 (91.4) x 18 (45.7)

Arm Chairs

Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height x Arm Height

23 (58.4) x 18 (45.7) x 36 (91.4) x 18 (45.7) x 27 (68.6)

Height
91.4cm (35.98")
Width
53.3cm (20.98")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201787
Canonbury Antiques
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A set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold-brown upholstered seats.
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Hepplewhite dining chairs, originating in late 18th-century England, are noted for their neoclassical elegance, characterised by shield, wheel, or heart-shaped backs with carved splat motifs such as wheat sheaves, urns, or ribbons.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense mahogany or satinwood, featuring mortise and tenon joinery, straight tapered legs often terminating in spade feet, and upholstered seats secured with brass studs.

Period pieces exhibit hand-carved details, slender proportions, original corner block construction beneath the seat frames, and signs of hand-planing alongside natural timber patination.

Pairing a set of mahogany shield-back chairs with a contemporary minimalist dining table creates a tailored contrast, while reupholstering seat pads in contemporary neutral linens modernises the traditional silhouette.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and applying beeswax polish annually along the grain, while keeping the set away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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