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Antique Set of 10 Irish Mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs Carvers Ball & Claw Feet
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Antique Set of 10 Irish Mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs Carvers Ball & Claw Feet

19th century
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A fine set of ten antique Irish mid 19th century carved mahogany dining chairs including two carvers, beautifully made in the Georgian taste with elegant proportions and excellent quality carving throughout. The shaped top rails with reeded detail lead down to finely pierced splat backs centred with carved shells and foliate decoration, a design strongly associated with Irish craftsmanship of the period.

The chairs stand on elegant cabriole legs terminating in well defined ball and claw feet, a classic sign of quality and skilled carving. The carvers have generous shaped arms with a smooth flowing line, designed for comfort at the head of the table while still maintaining the refined look of the set.

The drop-in seats are upholstered in a smart neutral striped fabric which works well in both traditional and modern interiors. Sets like this were made for formal dining rooms, offering both durability and style for long dinners and entertaining, and this example does exactly that while remaining practical for everyday use today.

Condition report

Very good antique condition with a rich deep colour to the mahogany. Minor age related marks as expected. Solid and sturdy throughout. The new upholstery is clean and ready for use.

Dimensions

Singles: Height 97 cm (38.2 inches)

Width 57.5 cm (22.6 inches)

Depth 45 cm (17.7 inches)

Seat height 47.5 cm (18.7 inches)

Carvers: Height 100.5 cm (39.6 inches)

Width 58.5 cm (23 inches)

Depth 48 cm (18.9 inches)

Date: 1850

Origin: Irish

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Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Irish Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210527
Dealers Internal Reference
3094
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Description
A fine set of ten antique Irish mid 19th century carved mahogany dining chairs including two carvers, beautifully made in the Georgian taste with elegant proportions and excellent quality carving throughout.
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The shaped top rails with reeded detail lead down to finely pierced splat backs centred with carved shells and foliate decoration, a design strongly associated with Irish craftsmanship of the period.
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fig 1. Set of ten mid-nineteenth-century Irish mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, striped drop-in seats, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 1. Antique Set of 10 Irish Mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs Carvers Ball & Claw Feet

The chairs stand on elegant cabriole legs terminating in well defined ball and claw feet, a classic sign of quality and skilled carving. The carvers have generous shaped arms with a smooth flowing line, designed for comfort at the head of the table while still maintaining the refined look of the set.

fig 2. Set of ten mid-nineteenth-century Irish mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, striped drop-in seats, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 2. Antique Set of 10 Irish Mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs Carvers Ball & Claw Feet

The drop-in seats are upholstered in a smart neutral striped fabric which works well in both traditional and modern interiors. Sets like this were made for formal dining rooms, offering both durability and style for long dinners and entertaining, and this example does exactly that while remaining practical for everyday use today.

fig 3. Set of ten mid-nineteenth-century Irish mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, striped drop-in seats, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 3. Antique Set of 10 Irish Mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs Carvers Ball & Claw Feet

Condition report

Very good antique condition with a rich deep colour to the mahogany. Minor age related marks as expected. Solid and sturdy throughout. The new upholstery is clean and ready for use.

Dimensions

fig 4. Set of ten mid-nineteenth-century Irish mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, striped drop-in seats, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
fig 4. Antique Set of 10 Irish Mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs Carvers Ball & Claw Feet

Singles: Height 97 cm (38.2 inches)

Width 57.5 cm (22.6 inches)

Depth 45 cm (17.7 inches)

Seat height 47.5 cm (18.7 inches)

Carvers: Height 100.5 cm (39.6 inches)

Width 58.5 cm (23 inches)

Depth 48 cm (18.9 inches)

Date: 1850

Origin: Irish

Worldwide shipping available please enquire for a quotation

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Irish Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210527
Dealers Internal Ref
3094
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Set of ten mid-nineteenth-century Irish mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, striped drop-in seats, and cabriole legs with ball and claw feet.
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Chippendale style furniture from the 19th century, particularly Irish pieces, is characterised by robust mahogany construction, ornate hand-carvings, pierced back splats, and cabriole legs terminating in detailed ball and claw feet.

These chairs were typically crafted using dense, high-grade mahogany wood for structural durability and intricate carving, paired with traditional horsehair padding and woven fabric upholstery on drop-in or fixed seats.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, natural wear to the underside of the frames, heavy dense wood weight, and subtle hand-carving variations rather than uniform machine carving.

Pairing dark carved mahogany chairs with a minimalist oak or contemporary glass dining table creates a balanced contrast, while neutral upholstery fabrics help integrate classic wood tones into contemporary colour schemes.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent cracking and fading; regularly nourish the timber using a natural beeswax polish applied with a soft microfibre cloth.
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