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A Victorian 1880s Mahogany Hall or Side Chair
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A Victorian 1880s Mahogany Hall or Side Chair

19th century
Description

A Victorian period mahogany side or hall chair , with a balloon shaped back with well carved decoration green man style . A plain seat with a shaped front and rear panel support, the front one again with carved decoration .

Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Hall Chair to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09516837
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Punched ground behind the carved grotesque mask: standard late Victorian carving practice.
Seat surface shows patination and smoothing from long use.
Sgabello profile with slab uprights: favoured Renaissance revival hall chair pattern.
Softened high points on the carved scrolls: natural smoothing from long handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1216691
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Description
A Victorian period mahogany side or hall chair , with a balloon shaped back with well carved decoration green man style .
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A plain seat with a shaped front and rear panel support, the front one again with carved decoration.
James R Millington Antiques

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Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Hall Chair to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09516837
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Punched ground behind the carved grotesque mask: standard late Victorian carving practice.
Seat surface shows patination and smoothing from long use.
Sgabello profile with slab uprights: favoured Renaissance revival hall chair pattern.
Softened high points on the carved scrolls: natural smoothing from long handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
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SA1216691
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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A Victorian carved mahogany hall chair featuring a detailed lion head mask sculpted into the backrest and a solid timber seat.
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Archive I A Victorian carved mahogany hall chair featuring a detailed lion head mask sculpted into the backrest and a solid timber seat.

A Victorian 1880s Mahogany Hall or Side Chair

Archive II A Victorian carved mahogany hall chair featuring a detailed lion head mask sculpted into the backrest and a solid timber seat. View II
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Archive IV A Victorian carved mahogany hall chair featuring a detailed lion head mask sculpted into the backrest and a solid timber seat. View IV
Archive V A Victorian carved mahogany hall chair featuring a detailed lion head mask sculpted into the backrest and a solid timber seat. View V
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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
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A Victorian carved mahogany hall chair featuring a detailed lion head mask sculpted into the backrest and a solid timber seat.
A Victorian 1880s mahogany hall or side chair
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A Victorian carved mahogany hall chair featuring a detailed lion head mask sculpted into the backrest and a solid timber seat.
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  • ObjectHall Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLion mask carving, Scroll legs, Solid timber seat, Relief carving
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This Victorian 1880s side or hall chair employs rich warm brown mahogany timber throughout its construction. A balloon-shaped backrest dominates the upper portion, housing a detailed relief carving of a green man style lion mask encircled by deep scrollwork and topped with a carved crest moulding. The solid timber seat features a shaped front edge above a panelled support base displaying further intricate relief carving, flowing down to scrolled feet that anchor the profile. Measuring 104 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, the piece offers a practical footprint suited for placement beside the front door or in an entryway for everyday use. Positioned in a hallway, corridor, or reception space, the chair serves as a functional seating option that brings historic character to traditional and period interiors. The exposed woodgrain surface displays a deep polished finish that highlights the craftsmanship of the period relief work. Placed against a wall or in a narrow space, the compact dimensions ensure it occupies minimal floor area while providing a striking visual accent. The sturdy solid wood construction stands ready for daily placement in a residential setting without requiring extensive clearance or specialized support.

FAQs

Hall chairs were non-upholstered seats introduced in nineteenth-century homes to accommodate brief visitors, couriers, or servants waiting in the entryway, while serving as a statement of taste and status.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from dense, high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring un-upholstered solid wooden seats and detailed hand-carved backrests.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved relief details, traditional joinery techniques, natural timber grain variation, and an aged finish or patina across the wood surface.

Position the piece as a sculptural accent in a foyer, beside a console table, or within a hallway alcove to contrast period craftsmanship with clean modern lines.

Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish along the timber grain periodically to retain the wood polish and prevent drying out.
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