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Set of 6 Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Set of 6 Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs

18th century
Description

A charming set of six Georgian mahogany dining chairs, comprising five side chairs and one carver, of elegant and understated form.

The chairs are raised upon square tapered legs united by H-frame stretchers, providing a strong and practical construction. The backs feature a deep shaped top rail and slender lower rail, both enhanced with finely executed reeded decoration, which is continued to the uprights and adds a subtle refinement to their otherwise restrained design.

The carver is particularly attractive, featuring shaped reeded arms supported by elegant turned columns. All six chairs retain their lift-out seats, making them both practical and versatile for future reupholstery.

The rich mahogany has developed a wonderful warm patina, giving the chairs considerable character and an authentic antique appearance.

Presented in good condition.

Size single:

Height 34" (86cm)

Width 19 1/2" (49 cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Seat height 18" (46cm)

Size Carver:

Height 34" (86cm)

Width 23" (58cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Seat height 18" (46cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232471
Dealers Internal Reference
PP121-24
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Description
A charming set of six Georgian mahogany dining chairs, comprising five side chairs and one carver, of elegant and understated form.
The chairs are raised upon square tapered legs united by H-frame stretchers, providing a strong and practical construction.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The backs feature a deep shaped top rail and slender lower rail, both enhanced with finely executed reeded decoration, which is continued to the uprights and adds a subtle refinement to their otherwise restrained design.

fig 1. A set of six Georgian mahogany dining chairs with reeded frames and dark green velvet upholstered seats.
fig 1. Set of 6 Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs

The carver is particularly attractive, featuring shaped reeded arms supported by elegant turned columns. All six chairs retain their lift-out seats, making them both practical and versatile for future reupholstery.

fig 2. A set of six Georgian mahogany dining chairs with reeded frames and dark green velvet upholstered seats.
fig 2. Set of 6 Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs

The rich mahogany has developed a wonderful warm patina, giving the chairs considerable character and an authentic antique appearance.

Presented in good condition.

Size single:

Height 34" (86cm)

Width 19 1/2" (49 cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Seat height 18" (46cm)

Size Carver:

Height 34" (86cm)

Width 23" (58cm)

Depth 20" (51cm)

Seat height 18" (46cm)

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232471
Dealers Internal Ref
PP121-24
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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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Georgian dining chairs, typically crafted from Cuban or West Indian mahogany between 1714 and 1830, are distinguished by elegant proportions, refined backrests such as bar or splat designs, and sturdy mortise-and-tenon joinery.

Solid mahogany was the primary timber used due to its stability, dense grain, and rich colour, frequently paired with horsehair webbing and wool or silk velvet upholstered seats.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-planing on timber undersides, original corner blocks, age-related patination, and traditional joinery such as pegged mortise and tenon joints without modern screws.

Pair these historic wooden chairs with a modern dining table or place individual carvers as accent seating in a study or hallway to create a layered interior.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a soft dry microfiber cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the grain.
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