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Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th century
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Outstanding quality set of 10 antique Victorian carved mahogany dining chairs having a magnificent quality carved mahogany shaped top with carved scrolls, flowers and leaves, shaped carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality fabric standing on shaped carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs.

A beautiful set of first class quality and all being sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 96.5 cm (37.99 in)

Width 47 cm (18.50 in)

Depth 41 cm (16.14 in)

Seat height 48 cm (18.90 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09605569
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Scarf joints on the balloon-back curves: cabinet work of the mid-nineteenth century.
Hand-carved foliate crests and pierced splats: Victorian Rococo revival taste.
Swept rear legs and slender cabriole front legs: classic dining chair design.
French polished mahogany with softened edges: decades of domestic use.

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
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229367
Dealers Internal Reference
2724
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Description
Outstanding quality set of 10 antique Victorian carved mahogany dining chairs having a magnificent quality carved mahogany shaped top with carved scrolls, flowers and leaves, shaped carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality fabric standing on shaped carved cabriole legs to the front and out swept back legs.
fig 1. A set of Victorian carved mahogany dining chairs featuring open balloon-style backs and red velvet upholstered seats.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

A beautiful set of first class quality and all being sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 96.5 cm (37.99 in)

Width 47 cm (18.50 in)

Depth 41 cm (16.14 in)

Seat height 48 cm (18.90 in)

Dated 1850

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09605569
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Scarf joints on the balloon-back curves: cabinet work of the mid-nineteenth century.
Hand-carved foliate crests and pierced splats: Victorian Rococo revival taste.
Swept rear legs and slender cabriole front legs: classic dining chair design.
French polished mahogany with softened edges: decades of domestic use.

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
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229367
Dealers Internal Ref
2724
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet
  • ColourDeep Red, Dark Brown
  • MotifsCarved cresting, Balloon back, Cabriole legs, Velvet upholstery
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This set of ten Victorian dining chairs dates to 1850 and is constructed from mahogany with a dark brown finish. Each chair features an open balloon-shaped back with a carved cresting top decorated with scrolls, flowers, and leaves, alongside a shaped central splat. The serpentine-shaped seats are newly reupholstered in deep red velvet. The framework stands on shaped, carved cabriole legs at the front and outswept legs at the back. Measuring 96.5 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, these chairs provide formal seating around a large dining table in a traditional dining room. They suit interior settings requiring period mahogany furniture for daily dining or hosting dinner parties.

FAQs

Victorian dining chairs from the mid-to-late 19th century frequently showcase open balloon backs, carved cresting rails, and sinuous cabriole or turned legs. Influenced by Rococo Revival and Neoclassical styles, these designs prioritised decorative woodwork and rich upholstery fabrics like velvet or damask.

Victorian cabinetmakers predominantly utilised solid mahogany, walnut, and rosewood due to their dense grain and structural strength. Structural joinery relied on mortise and tenon joints, with seats constructed using coiled steel springs, horsehair padding, and webbing before being covered in textile fabrics.

Authentic period chairs exhibit signs of hand-carving, original joinery such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, and natural age-related patination on the timber. Look at the underside of the seat frames for tool marks, antique webbing, or stamps from historic makers or timber merchants.

Pairing dark mahogany chairs with minimalist contemporary dining tables, such as glass or pale oak designs, creates a balanced visual contrast. Utilizing neutral wall tones or geometric floor coverings allows the intricate carved timber and vibrant upholstery to function as focal elements.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax along the wood grain once or twice a year. Keep upholstery free from dust using a vacuum attachment on low suction, and place the chairs away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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