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Set of Six Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Circa 1790
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Set of Six Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Circa 1790

18th century
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A superb set of six Hepplewhite mahogany dining chairs circa 1790. Nicely carved and with shield backs these chairs are of superior quality. The serpentine shaped seats are in excellent condition having been newly re-covered and all joints are solid.

Height - 92cm / 36"

Height to seat - 47cm / 18.5"

Width - 53cm / 21"

Depth - 46cm / 18"

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Shield Back Chairs to the 18th Century.

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A superb set of six Hepplewhite mahogany dining chairs circa 1790. Nicely carved and with shield backs these chairs are of superior quality.
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The serpentine shaped seats are in excellent condition having been newly re-covered and all joints are solid.
Fairford Barn Antiques

Height - 92cm / 36"

Height to seat - 47cm / 18.5"

Width - 53cm / 21"

Depth - 46cm / 18"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Shield Back Chairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1216436
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17/012/368
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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A set of six mahogany Hepplewhite dining chairs featuring carved shield backs with urn motifs and striped fabric upholstery.
Set of six Hepplewhite dining chairs circa 1790
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Hepplewhite furniture originated in late 18th-century Britain, inspired by cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite. The style is recognised by light, elegant proportions, neoclassical motifs such as wheat sheaves or urns, and distinctive shield, heart, or oval-shaped chair backs.

Late 18th-century Hepplewhite chairs were primarily crafted from dense mahogany or satinwood. Joinery relied on traditional mortise and tenon joints, with seats upholstered over wooden frames using horsehair padding and natural fabric coverings.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative details, subtle irregularities from hand tools, and natural shrinkage or oxidisation in the mahogany timber. Look for original joinery techniques, peg construction, and hand-cut saw marks on unexposed frame sections.

Shield-back chairs can be paired with modern minimalist dining tables to create a curated contrast. Reupholstering the seat pads in neutral linen or bold contemporary patterns allows traditional forms to integrate smoothly into modern colour schemes.

Keep timber frames away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking and bleaching. Clean wood surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically to nourish the mahogany finish; vacuum fabric upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment.
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