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Set of Eight Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Lyre Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1930
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Set of Eight Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Lyre Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1930

1920 - 1940
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An elegant and decorative set of eight mahogany dining chairs, including two carvers and six side chairs, made in the Hepplewhite taste and dating to the first half of the 20th century.

The finely shaped shield backs incorporate particularly attractive pierced lyre splats, with carved foliate decoration and delicate vertical strings. The serpentine-fronted drop-in seats are upholstered in a neutral fabric, making them easily adaptable to a variety of interiors.

The chairs are raised on slender reeded and tapering front legs, giving the set a light and refined appearance, while the two carvers have gracefully shaped open arms.

A very attractive and practical set of eight dining chairs, drawing strongly on the elegant designs of the late 18th century and particularly well suited to a Georgian or traditional dining room.

Seat Height 47cm

English, circa 1930.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1930s.

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SA1230407
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C2998
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An elegant and decorative set of eight mahogany dining chairs, including two carvers and six side chairs, made in the Hepplewhite taste and dating to the first half of the 20th century.
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The finely shaped shield backs incorporate particularly attractive pierced lyre splats, with carved foliate decoration and delicate vertical strings.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The serpentine-fronted drop-in seats are upholstered in a neutral fabric, making them easily adaptable to a variety of interiors.

fig 1. A set of eight mahogany dining chairs with carved lyre backs, fluted legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
fig 1. Set of Eight Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Lyre Back Dining Chairs, Circa 1930

The chairs are raised on slender reeded and tapering front legs, giving the set a light and refined appearance, while the two carvers have gracefully shaped open arms.

A very attractive and practical set of eight dining chairs, drawing strongly on the elegant designs of the late 18th century and particularly well suited to a Georgian or traditional dining room.

Seat Height 47cm

English, circa 1930.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1930s.

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SA1230407
Dealers Internal Ref
C2998
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A set of eight mahogany dining chairs with carved lyre backs, fluted legs, and neutral upholstered seats.
Set of Eight Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Lyre Back Dining Chairs, circa 1930
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleHepplewhite Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLyre back splat, Fluted legs, Carved drapery swags, Outswept armrests
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This set of eight Hepplewhite style dining chairs, dating to circa 1930, includes six side chairs and two carvers. The pieces are rendered in a warm brown mahogany timber with a polished finish and feature shield backs with carved drapery swags, pierced lyre splats, and drop-in seats upholstered in a pale cream fabric. The two carvers are fitted with outswept armrests, and the chairs stand on slender, fluted legs with a straight profile. Measuring 94 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 42 cm deep, with a seat height of 47 cm, the set provides substantial seating capacity for a formal dining space. These chairs suit a traditional dining room or a reception space, functioning well around a central dining table for family meals or dinner parties.

FAQs

Hepplewhite style chairs, originating in 18th-century England, are recognized by their Neoclassical influence, balanced proportions, and distinctively carved openwork backsplats such as shield, heart, or lyre shapes. Front legs are typically square-tapered or straight and fluted.

Dense hardwoods like mahogany or satinwood are standard for Hepplewhite style frames due to their durability and fine grain suitability for precise carving. The drop-in or padded seats are typically upholstered in neutral woven fabrics, silk, or damask.

Twentieth-century revival pieces, such as those made around 1930, feature precise machine-assisted joinery alongside hand-finishing, uniform timber cuts, and modern upholstery padding underneath. Original 18th-century examples will show irregular hand-planing, hand-carved dovetails, and historic wear on construction points.

Pair classic mahogany chairs with a minimalist oak or glass dining table to soften formal lines, or place them against modern neutral backdrops. Reupholstering the drop-in seat cushions in contemporary linen or textured boucle helps bridge historical and modern aesthetic schemes.

Dust wood frames regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the luster. Keep chairs away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent mahogany from drying out or cracking.
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