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Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of Eight 6 Singles 2 Carvers English
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of Eight 6 Singles 2 Carvers English

19th century
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A good quality set of antique Victorian mahogany dining chairs comprising six singles and two carvers. The backs are well shaped with pierced splats showing classic late Victorian influence, combining elegance with strength. The carvers have attractive shaped arms with a refined scroll finish, giving the set a more formal head-of-table presence.

Raised on square tapering legs with stretchers, the frames are solid and well constructed. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a warm gold patterned fabric which works nicely against the rich mahogany colour and gives a clean ready-to-use finish.

These chairs were originally made for formal dining rooms in larger homes where comfort and symmetry were important. The inclusion of carvers allowed the host and guest of honour a more distinguished seat, a detail still appreciated today.

Condition

Very good antique condition with solid frames and no movement. Minor age related marks to the wood as expected. Upholstery is clean and fresh.

Dimensions

Singles

Height 98 cm (38.58 inches)

Width 53.5 cm (21.06 inches)

Depth 45 cm (17.72 inches)

Seat height 46 cm (18.11 inches)

Carvers

Height 98 cm (38.58 inches)

Width 67 cm (26.38 inches)

Depth 47 cm (18.50 inches)

Seat height 46 cm (18.11 inches)

Date: 1880

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1880s.

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SA1213662
Dealers Internal Reference
3128
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Description
A good quality set of antique Victorian mahogany dining chairs comprising six singles and two carvers.
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The backs are well shaped with pierced splats showing classic late Victorian influence, combining elegance with strength.
London City Antiques

The carvers have attractive shaped arms with a refined scroll finish, giving the set a more formal head-of-table presence.

fig 1. A set of eight Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and yellow patterned fabric drop-in seats.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of Eight 6 Singles 2 Carvers English

Raised on square tapering legs with stretchers, the frames are solid and well constructed. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a warm gold patterned fabric which works nicely against the rich mahogany colour and gives a clean ready-to-use finish.

fig 2. A set of eight Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and yellow patterned fabric drop-in seats.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of Eight 6 Singles 2 Carvers English

These chairs were originally made for formal dining rooms in larger homes where comfort and symmetry were important. The inclusion of carvers allowed the host and guest of honour a more distinguished seat, a detail still appreciated today.

fig 3. A set of eight Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and yellow patterned fabric drop-in seats.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of Eight 6 Singles 2 Carvers English

Condition

Very good antique condition with solid frames and no movement. Minor age related marks to the wood as expected. Upholstery is clean and fresh.

Dimensions

Singles

Height 98 cm (38.58 inches)

Width 53.5 cm (21.06 inches)

fig 4. A set of eight Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced back splats and yellow patterned fabric drop-in seats.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of Eight 6 Singles 2 Carvers English

Depth 45 cm (17.72 inches)

Seat height 46 cm (18.11 inches)

Carvers

Height 98 cm (38.58 inches)

Width 67 cm (26.38 inches)

Depth 47 cm (18.50 inches)

Seat height 46 cm (18.11 inches)

Date: 1880

Origin: English

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213662
Dealers Internal Ref
3128
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Victorian Chippendale revival chairs draw inspiration from mid-eighteenth-century English cabinetmaking, featuring intricate pierced back splats, serpentine top rails, and sturdy square-section legs often connected by stretchers.

These chairs were predominantly crafted from dense Cuban or Honduran mahogany using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, often featuring drop-in seats upholstered over webbing and horsehair padding.

Authentic period examples display signs of genuine hand-craftsmanship, including hand-sawn timber marks, natural oxidisation on the underside, period joinery, and consistent wear along the stretchers and footrests.

Victorian mahogany chairs can be paired with a clean-lined modern oak or stone table to create an eclectic contrast, while updating seat fabric with contemporary woven textiles bridges the historic and modern aesthetics.

Preserve the natural timber finish by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding silicone sprays, and placing the furniture away from direct sunlight or strong heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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