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Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs Circa 1790
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Chairs Circa 1790

18th century
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A superb pair of mahogany Hepplewhite period chairs circa 1790.

With shield backs, fluted front legs and out swept back legs joined by H-stretchers. The seats are in excellent condition and decorated with brass studs. A nice looking, solid pair of chairs that could be used in any room of the house.

Height - 37" / 94cm

Height to seat - 17.5" / 45cm

Width - 21" / 53cm

Depth - 17" / 43cm

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

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A superb pair of mahogany Hepplewhite period chairs circa 1790.

With shield backs, fluted front legs and out swept back legs joined by H-stretchers. The seats are in excellent condition and decorated with brass studs. A nice looking, solid pair of chairs that could be used in any room of the house.

Height - 37" / 94cm

Height to seat - 17.5" / 45cm

Width - 21" / 53cm

Depth - 17" / 43cm

Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1225924
Dealers Internal Ref
231/19/286
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
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Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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Archive I A pair of late 18th-century mahogany Hepplewhite dining chairs featuring carved shield backs and cream leather seats with brass stud detailing.

Pair of mahogany Hepplewhite chairs circa 1790

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A pair of late 18th-century mahogany Hepplewhite dining chairs featuring carved shield backs and cream leather seats with brass stud detailing.
Pair of mahogany Hepplewhite chairs circa 1790
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George III Hepplewhite furniture, popularised in the late 18th century by cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite, is characterised by light proportions, shield-back seating frames, and delicate carved detail such as wheat sheaves, urns, or decorative splats.

Authentic late 18th-century chairs were predominantly constructed from dense mahogany timber, featuring hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, corner blocks for frame reinforcement, and hand-carved back splats.

Genuine period pieces feature subtle hand-planing marks, natural timber shrinkage along frame joints, hand-carved details with minor structural variances, and period-appropriate joinery rather than modern uniform fasteners.

These classical chairs integrate well with modern dining tables, serve as accent seating in a study or hallway, or work alongside neutral upholstery textures to bridge traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a beeswax polish annually, while keeping pieces away from direct heat sources and excessive sunlight to preserve the finish.
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