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Pair of 18th Century George III Oak Chippendale Side Chairs, C1780
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Pair of 18th Century George III Oak Chippendale Side Chairs, C1780

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A Handsome Pair of 18th-Century George III Oak Side Chairs, Circa 1780

A fine and well proportioned pair of George III period oak side chairs in the Chippendale manner, dating from the late 18th century. Each chair features a shaped top rail centred with a carved crest, above an elegant openwork splat of scrolling and interlaced design. The drop-in seat is raised on cabriole front legs with pad feet, united by a deep, straight apron, giving the chairs a confident, balanced stance.

Of particular note is the traditional pegged construction: the frames are assembled with mortise-and-tenon joints secured by oak pegs, exactly as one would expect from good Georgian craftsmanship. The oak has acquired a rich, warm and mellow patina over more than two centuries of careful use and polishing, lending real depth, softness and character to the surface. Professionally cleaned and waxed in our workshops, these chairs are now in excellent colour and condition, solid, stable and ready for immediate use. The chair seat height is 43cm.

Made in England circa 1780, this is a highly decorative yet practical pair of early country house chairs. Equally at home in a period Georgian interior or as a striking highlight in a more contemporary scheme, they offer charm, presence and quality, a very desirable pair for the collector and decorator alike.

Height 94cm (37.0in)

Width 55cm (21.7in)

Depth 49cm (19.3in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated these Chippendale Oak Side Chairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1211030
Dealers Internal Reference
1496
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A Handsome Pair of 18th-Century George III Oak Side Chairs, Circa 1780
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A fine and well proportioned pair of George III period oak side chairs in the Chippendale manner, dating from the late 18th century.
Anthony Short Antiques

Each chair features a shaped top rail centred with a carved crest, above an elegant openwork splat of scrolling and interlaced design. The drop-in seat is raised on cabriole front legs with pad feet, united by a deep, straight apron, giving the chairs a confident, balanced stance.

fig 1. A pair of 18th-century George III oak Chippendale side chairs featuring carved pierced splats, upholstered drop-in seats, and cabriole front legs.
fig 1. Pair of 18th Century George III Oak Chippendale Side Chairs, C1780

Of particular note is the traditional pegged construction: the frames are assembled with mortise-and-tenon joints secured by oak pegs, exactly as one would expect from good Georgian craftsmanship. The oak has acquired a rich, warm and mellow patina over more than two centuries of careful use and polishing, lending real depth, softness and character to the surface. Professionally cleaned and waxed in our workshops, these chairs are now in excellent colour and condition, solid, stable and ready for immediate use. The chair seat height is 43cm.

fig 2. A pair of 18th-century George III oak Chippendale side chairs featuring carved pierced splats, upholstered drop-in seats, and cabriole front legs.
fig 2. Pair of 18th Century George III Oak Chippendale Side Chairs, C1780

Made in England circa 1780, this is a highly decorative yet practical pair of early country house chairs. Equally at home in a period Georgian interior or as a striking highlight in a more contemporary scheme, they offer charm, presence and quality, a very desirable pair for the collector and decorator alike.

Height 94cm (37.0in)

Width 55cm (21.7in)

Depth 49cm (19.3in)

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated these Chippendale Oak Side Chairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211030
Dealers Internal Ref
1496
Anthony Short Antiques
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Pair of 18th Century George III Oak Chippendale Side Chairs, C1780

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A pair of 18th-century George III oak Chippendale side chairs featuring carved pierced splats, upholstered drop-in seats, and cabriole front legs.
PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY GEORGE III OAK CHIPPENDALE SIDE CHAIRS, C1780
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A pair of 18th-century George III oak Chippendale side chairs featuring carved pierced splats, upholstered drop-in seats, and cabriole front legs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialOak, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced vase splat, Cabriole legs, Drop-in seat, Serpentine crest rail
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This pair of 18th-century George III oak Chippendale side chairs originates from England around 1780. Each dining chair stands 94 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 49 cm deep, with a seat height of 43 cm. The timber displays a rich, dark brown colour with a warm, mellow patina, formed through traditional mortise-and-tenon construction secured by visible oak pegs. The serpentine crest rail sits above a carved pierced vase splat featuring scrolling and interlaced openwork designs. Each piece includes an upholstered drop-in seat covered in a plain white fabric, positioned above a deep, straight apron. The cabriole front legs terminate in pad feet and balance the upright rear supports. These English country house chairs suit placement around a dining table or serve as decorative seating in traditional and contemporary interiors. The professionally cleaned and waxed surface provides a solid, stable construction ready for everyday use.

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Chippendale style furniture from the George III era is characterised by elaborate back splats, graceful cabriole or straight legs, and balanced proportions. Originating in the mid-to-late 18th century, these designs combined Gothic, Rococo, and Chinese influences into cohesive English cabinetmaking.

18th-century chairs were traditionally constructed using solid timbers such as native oak or imported mahogany. Joints were secured with hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery reinforced with wooden pegs, while drop-in seats were fashioned with woven webbing and natural stuffings.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-craftsmanship, including irregular saw marks, hand-carved details, and pegged joinery. Genuine age shows through uneven shrinkage of the timber over time, genuine surface patination, and natural wear on the feet and stretchers.

Period oak side chairs can serve as accent seating in a contemporary hallway, flank a side table, or sit at either end of a neutral dining table to create visual contrast between traditional woodwork and modern textures.

To preserve antique oak, dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying, splitting, or colour fading.
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