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Antique English Edwardian Maple & Co Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of 10
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Antique English Edwardian Maple & Co Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of 10

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 October 2026 · London City Antiques
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A superb quality set of 10 antique Edwardian mahogany shield back dining chairs by the renowned London makers Maple & Co comprising 8 side chairs and 2 matching carvers. These elegant English dining chairs display exceptional craftsmanship and refined proportions throughout.

The shaped shield backs are beautifully designed with finely pierced and carved splats centred by carved shell detail terminals. The chairs stand upon elegant square tapering legs united by stretchers with the carvers having graceful shaped arms. The rich mahogany frames have a lovely warm colour and excellent quality throughout, exactly what you would expect from Maple & Co who were one of England’s finest cabinet makers and furnishers during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

The chairs have been newly upholstered in a tasteful quality fabric finished with decorative braid edging and are both comfortable and highly practical for everyday use. Their elegant shield back design allows them to work beautifully within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

A highly desirable set of genuine quality antique dining chairs by one of England’s most sought after makers.

Condition Report

Presented in good antique condition with age related wear and minor marks in keeping with age and use. Structurally sound with solid frames and newly upholstered seats.

Dimensions

Single Chairs

Height: 93 cm (36.61 inches)

Width: 55 cm (21.65 inches)

Depth: 44.5 cm (17.52 inches)

Seat Height: 44 cm (17.32 inches)

Carver Chairs

Height: 96 cm (37.80 inches)

Width: 58 cm (22.83 inches)

Depth: 46 cm (18.11 inches)

Seat Height: 44 cm (17.32 inches)

Date: 1900

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Mahogany Shield Back Chairs to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1231690
Dealers Internal Reference
3134
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A superb quality set of 10 antique Edwardian mahogany shield back dining chairs by the renowned London makers Maple & Co comprising 8 side chairs and 2 matching carvers.
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These elegant English dining chairs display exceptional craftsmanship and refined proportions throughout.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A set of ten antique Edwardian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield-shaped backrests and light cream upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique English Edwardian Maple & Co Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of 10

The shaped shield backs are beautifully designed with finely pierced and carved splats centred by carved shell detail terminals. The chairs stand upon elegant square tapering legs united by stretchers with the carvers having graceful shaped arms. The rich mahogany frames have a lovely warm colour and excellent quality throughout, exactly what you would expect from Maple & Co who were one of England’s finest cabinet makers and furnishers during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

fig 2. A set of ten antique Edwardian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield-shaped backrests and light cream upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique English Edwardian Maple & Co Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of 10

The chairs have been newly upholstered in a tasteful quality fabric finished with decorative braid edging and are both comfortable and highly practical for everyday use. Their elegant shield back design allows them to work beautifully within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 3. A set of ten antique Edwardian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield-shaped backrests and light cream upholstered seats.
fig 3. Antique English Edwardian Maple & Co Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of 10

A highly desirable set of genuine quality antique dining chairs by one of England’s most sought after makers.

Condition Report

Presented in good antique condition with age related wear and minor marks in keeping with age and use. Structurally sound with solid frames and newly upholstered seats.

fig 4. A set of ten antique Edwardian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield-shaped backrests and light cream upholstered seats.
fig 4. Antique English Edwardian Maple & Co Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of 10

Dimensions

Single Chairs

Height: 93 cm (36.61 inches)

Width: 55 cm (21.65 inches)

Depth: 44.5 cm (17.52 inches)

Seat Height: 44 cm (17.32 inches)

Carver Chairs

Height: 96 cm (37.80 inches)

Width: 58 cm (22.83 inches)

Depth: 46 cm (18.11 inches)

Seat Height: 44 cm (17.32 inches)

Date: 1900

Origin: English

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Mahogany Shield Back Chairs to the 1900s.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231690
Dealers Internal Ref
3134
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A set of ten antique Edwardian mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield-shaped backrests and light cream upholstered seats.
Antique English Edwardian Maple & Co Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs Set of 10
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Hepplewhite Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric Upholstery
  • ColourWarm Mahogany Brown
  • MotifsShield back, Wheat sheaf splats, Tapered square legs, Carver armrests
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 44.5 cm (18 in)

This set of ten antique Edwardian mahogany dining chairs includes eight side chairs and two matching carvers, originating around 1900 in the Edwardian Hepplewhite Revival style by Maple & Co. The warm mahogany brown frames display shaped shield backs with finely pierced and carved wheat sheaf splats centred by carved shell detail terminals, graceful curved armrests on the carvers, tapered square legs united by stretchers, and light cream upholstered seats finished with decorative braid edging. Age-related wear and minor marks are visible across the timber frames. The single chairs measure 93 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 44.5 cm deep, while the carvers measure 96 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. This suite provides ample seating for a formal dining room, serving as a practical and elegant addition to traditional or contemporary interior schemes for hosting dinner parties and family meals.

Shield back chairs are a Neoclassical style developed in late 18th-century England by cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite. They feature an openwork backrest framed in the outline of a shield, often containing carved interior splats depicting motifs such as wheat sheaves, urns, or palm fronds.

Edwardian furniture makers predominantly used high-grade timber such as solid mahogany, rosewood, and satinwood. Construction techniques relied on traditional joinery, including mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved decorative elements, and drop-in or padded upholstered seats.

Authentic Edwardian revival pieces often feature maker marks or stamps from renowned cabinetmakers, precise hand-carved detailing, fine grain mahogany, and traditional wood patination on the underside of the frames.

Antique mahogany chairs can be paired with contemporary minimalist dining tables to create a curated, eclectic contrast. Reupholstering the seats in crisp textured linens or subtle neutral fabrics helps integrate dark timber frames into modern interiors.

To care for antique mahogany, dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Avoid placing chairs in direct sunlight or near radiator heat sources to prevent wood movement and lacquer deterioration.
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