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Set of 10 Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Set of 10 Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs

18th century
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Circa 1820 and later. A set of 10 Scottish mahogany dining chairs, comprising of 2 armchairs and 8 singles, antique and later, the shaped and carved backs with foliate carving to the sides with a shaped and carved, rail, the fluted arms supported on curvaceous uprights with fluting on all ,the facings, and drop in newly upholstered seats. Back legs are square and slightly out swept and the front with ribbed saber legs.

Armchairs - 88cm High x 52cm Wide x 50cm Deep

Were £5,250 Now £4,500/10.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

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SA1211340
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0534
Description
Circa 1820 and later. A set of 10 Scottish mahogany dining chairs, comprising of 2 armchairs and 8 singles, antique and later, the shaped and carved backs with foliate carving to the sides with a shaped and carved, rail, the fluted arms supported on curvaceous uprights with fluting on all ,the facings, and drop in newly upholstered seats. Back legs are square and slightly out swept and the front with ribbed saber legs.

Armchairs - 88cm High x 52cm Wide x 50cm Deep

Were £5,250 Now £4,500/10.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

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SA1211340
Dealers Internal Ref
0534
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A set of ten Scottish carved mahogany dining chairs featuring cresting bar backs, carved splats, neutral fabric seats, and curved sabre front legs.
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Archive I A set of ten Scottish carved mahogany dining chairs featuring cresting bar backs, carved splats, neutral fabric seats, and curved sabre front legs.

Set of 10 Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs

Archive II A set of ten Scottish carved mahogany dining chairs featuring cresting bar backs, carved splats, neutral fabric seats, and curved sabre front legs. View II
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A set of ten Scottish carved mahogany dining chairs featuring cresting bar backs, carved splats, neutral fabric seats, and curved sabre front legs.
Set of 10 Scottish Mahogany Dining Chairs
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A set of ten Scottish carved mahogany dining chairs featuring cresting bar backs, carved splats, neutral fabric seats, and curved sabre front legs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBar back cresting rail, Scrolled armrests, Sabre front legs, Carved rail splat
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This set of ten Scottish mahogany dining chairs from the Georgian period in the William IV style exhibits a rich warm brown timber colour with a polished finish. Each piece comprises a shaped bar back cresting rail with foliate carved sides, a carved rail splat, and scroll-shaped armrests on the carver chairs. The drop-in seats are upholstered in a neutral textured fabric, complemented by curved sabre front legs and square out-swept back legs. The carver chairs measure 88 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Suited for formal dining rooms, these chairs provide ample seating for large gatherings around a dining table. Their classic aesthetic integrates well into traditional or grand interior schemes, adding period character to a home while offering practical seating for daily meals or hosting guests.

FAQs

Dust the wood frame regularly with a lint-free cloth and apply beeswax twice yearly following the direction of the grain to preserve the timber finish. Position seating away from direct radiators and prolonged sunlight to prevent joint shrinkage and uneven bleaching.

Set a suite of mahogany chairs around a minimalist stone or simple timber dining table to create contrast between historical detail and contemporary surfaces. Recovering seat pads in neutral linen or textured monochrome fabric lightens the visual weight of dark wood tones.

Authentic 19th-century pieces show hand-cut joinery marks, slight variations across matching sets due to hand-carving, and natural patination on high-touch surfaces. Inspecting the frame underside reveals historic tool marks and traditional webbed seat construction.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany, valued for its density and rich dark tone. Construction relies on traditional mortise and tenon joinery, often with corner blocks reinforcing the internal seat frame for stability.

Dining chairs from the Scottish Regency and William IV periods typically feature top rails with carved scrolls or shell motifs, curved bar backs, and sabre front legs. Cabinetmaking workshops from Scotland during this era favoured dense mahogany with prominent grain figure and solid structural proportions.
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