This is fabulous Antique set of eight Edwardian shield back dining chairs Circa 1900 in date.
These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany with hand carved decoration throughout, and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking.
The set comprises two armchairs and six side chairs all featuring an attractive shield back design with seats that have been reupholstered in a beautiful emerald green velvet.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 99 cm x Width 50 cm x Depth 59 cm - Side chairs
Height 99 cm x Width 57 cm x Depth 60.5 cm - Arm chars
Height 48 cm - Seat height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 3 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches - Side chairs
Height 3 foot, 3 inches x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 2 feet - Arm chars
Height
... 1 foot, 7 inches - Seat height
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as ''best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed.'' Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called ''flame mahogany.''
The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.
Our reference: A5011c
Internal Reference: A5011c
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1217227
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Height is 99cm (39.0inches)Width is 50cm (19.7inches)Depth is 59cm (23.2inches)
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