A Superb 19th Century Set Of Eight Carved Walnut Dining Chairs In a George III Style, made from a solid "fiddle- back" cut of timber.

Circa 1880

The armchairs: 96.5cm high, 65cm wide, 59cm deep

The side chairs: 96.5cm high, 56cm wide, 53cm deep

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Adam Antiques has dated these Carved Walnut Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1205811

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A1256

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A Superb 19th Century Set Of Eight Carved Walnut Dining Chairs In a George III Style, made from a solid "fiddle- back" cut of timber.

Circa 1880

The armchairs: 96.5cm high, 65cm wide, 59cm deep

The side chairs: 96.5cm high, 56cm wide, 53cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Adam Antiques has dated these Carved Walnut Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1205811

Dealers Internal Ref

A1256

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A set of dark carved walnut dining chairs featuring pierced tracery back splats and red patterned upholstered drop-in seats.

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Chippendale style dining chairs originate from 18th-century English designs, characterised by intricate pierced back splats, ribbon patterns, or gothic tracery, combined with solid hardwood frames.

These chairs are crafted from solid walnut timber, constructed using mortise and tenon joinery, and typically finished with drop-in seats upholstered in woven textile fabric.

Authentic period chairs display hand-cut joinery, irregular hand-carved details, natural timber shrinkage over time, and a rich surface patina from historical wax polishes.

Traditional carved walnut chairs create a striking visual contrast when placed around a minimalist modern dining table or paired with contemporary lighting and neutral walls.

Timber surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax polish, while direct exposure to heat sources or moisture should be avoided.