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George III Set of 6 Figured Mahogany Hall Chairs
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George III Set of 6 Figured Mahogany Hall Chairs

18th century
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Exceptional George III set of 6 figured mahogany hall chairs; extraordinary unusual form; the silhouette, spooned shaped backs having a deep curvature with a large book matched well figured mahogany central panel; the outer edge having a slender cross grained moulding. The shaped seats in fabulous solid figured mahogany with a thumb nail moulded edge. Raised on elegant turned tapering legs with sabre legs to the rear. The rear of the chairs having the very unusual feature of the corresponding figured mahogany book matched panels. Would originally have been used with loose squab cushions. Fabulous rich colour and patina.

circa 1790

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 38 high x 18.5 wide x 19 deep; seat height 15.5

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
48.3cm (19.02")
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Georgian Mahogany Hall Chairs to the Georgian era.

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SA1213990
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R1264
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Description
Exceptional George III set of 6 figured mahogany hall chairs; extraordinary unusual form; the silhouette, spooned shaped backs having a deep curvature with a large book matched well figured mahogany central panel; the outer edge having a slender cross grained moulding. The shaped seats in fabulous solid figured mahogany with a thumb nail moulded edge. Raised on elegant turned tapering legs with sabre legs to the rear.
The rear of the chairs having the very unusual feature of the corresponding figured mahogany book matched panels.
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Would originally have been used with loose squab cushions. Fabulous rich colour and patina.

circa 1790

Very good condition

Dimensions (ins) 38 high x 18.5 wide x 19 deep; seat height 15.5

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
48.3cm (19.02")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated these Georgian Mahogany Hall Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213990
Dealers Internal Ref
R1264
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
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Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A set of six George III mahogany hall chairs featuring rounded cartouche-shaped backrests, solid wooden seats, and turned front legs.
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Archive I A set of six George III mahogany hall chairs featuring rounded cartouche-shaped backrests, solid wooden seats, and turned front legs.

George III set of 6 figured mahogany hall chairs

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A set of six George III mahogany hall chairs featuring rounded cartouche-shaped backrests, solid wooden seats, and turned front legs.
George III set of 6 figured mahogany hall chairs
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A set of six George III mahogany hall chairs featuring rounded cartouche-shaped backrests, solid wooden seats, and turned front legs.
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Georgian hall chairs are unupholstered wooden side chairs designed for the entryways and halls of 18th-century homes. They typically feature solid timber seats, decorative or shaped backs, and formal proportions intended for visitors awaiting an audience.

High-grade dense hardwoods such as mahogany and oak were primary materials due to their durability. The back panels frequently featured decorative figured veneers, carved elements, or painted armorial crests.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut joinery, solid wooden seats without upholstery nail holes, genuine age-related patination on the timber, and hand-turned or tapered leg construction consistent with late 18th-century techniques.

Hall chairs serve well as sculptural accents positioned symmetrically in entrance halls, along wider corridors, or placed on either side of a console table or sideboard.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Keep pieces away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and finish bleaching.
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