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Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 July 2026 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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A handsome set of eight Victorian-style mahogany dining chairs, comprising six standard dining chairs and a pair of matching carver armchairs. The chairs are raised on elegant ring-turned and fluted front legs, with swept rear legs providing both stability and graceful proportions.

Designed in the classic Victorian balloon-back style, each chair features a finely carved central splat, adding decorative interest and character. The carver chairs are distinguished by shaped arms and shaped uprights, offering additional comfort and presence at the head of the table.

The seats are of traditional stuff-over construction and have been recently reupholstered in a high-quality fabric, complementing the rich mahogany frames and ensuring comfort for everyday use or formal dining occasions.

Presented in good condition.

Size singles:

Height 36” (91cm)

Width 19” (48cm)

Depth 22” (56cm)

Dear height 18” (46cm)

Great depth 17 1/2” (44cm)

Size carvers:

Height 36” (91cm)

Width 22” (56cm)

Depth 24” (61cm)

Seat height 18” (46cm)

Seat depth 21” (53cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1220402
Dealers Internal Reference
PP119-16
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A handsome set of eight Victorian-style mahogany dining chairs, comprising six standard dining chairs and a pair of matching carver armchairs.
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The chairs are raised on elegant ring-turned and fluted front legs, with swept rear legs providing both stability and graceful proportions.
Philip Hunt Antiques
fig 1. A set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs and upholstered seats.
fig 1. Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Designed in the classic Victorian balloon-back style, each chair features a finely carved central splat, adding decorative interest and character. The carver chairs are distinguished by shaped arms and shaped uprights, offering additional comfort and presence at the head of the table.

fig 2. A set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs and upholstered seats.
fig 2. Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

The seats are of traditional stuff-over construction and have been recently reupholstered in a high-quality fabric, complementing the rich mahogany frames and ensuring comfort for everyday use or formal dining occasions.

fig 3. A set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs and upholstered seats.
fig 3. Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Presented in good condition.

Size singles:

Height 36” (91cm)

Width 19” (48cm)

Depth 22” (56cm)

Dear height 18” (46cm)

Great depth 17 1/2” (44cm)

Size carvers:

Height 36” (91cm)

Width 22” (56cm)

Depth 24” (61cm)

Seat height 18” (46cm)

Seat depth 21” (53cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220402
Dealers Internal Ref
PP119-16
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A set of eight Victorian style mahogany dining chairs featuring balloon backs and upholstered seats.
Set of 8 Victorian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBalloon back, Carved floral splat, Turned front legs
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

Victorian dining chairs often feature curved wooden frames, balloon backs, and detailed hand-carved motifs crafted from dark hardwoods like mahogany or walnut.

Cabinet makers predominantly used solid mahogany, walnut, and sometimes rosewood, paired with horsehair stuffing, traditional springs, and woven textiles for upholstery.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails or tenons, genuine timber ageing, and maker stamps or numbering marked on the underside of the frame.

Pairing dark wood antique chairs with a minimalist, clean-lined dining table creates a striking contrast that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Keep wooden surfaces away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and apply natural beeswax periodically to nourish and protect the timber grain.
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