Georgian Mahogany Side Chairs 18th Century

Name: Pair of Georgian Mahogany Side Chairs.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233002
Price: 165 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A pair of antique Georgian mahogany side chairs featuring pierced Gothic splat backs, cream upholstered seats, and straight legs connected by stretchers.

Pair of Georgian mahogany side chairs.

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Georgian side chairs are distinguished by their balanced proportions, high-quality solid mahogany construction, and detailed back splats. Popular design features of this mid-to-late 18th-century period include pierced carved splats, serpentine top rails, and straight or cabriole legs.

Primary construction relied on imported West Indian mahogany due to its density, rich figure, and resistance to warping. Framing and internal seat structures often utilised secondary native woods such as pine, beech, or oak, topped with padded fabric upholstery.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, subtle irregularities from hand-tooling, and natural oxidation on unpolished undersides. Original drop-in seat frames typically show hand-driven wooden pegs and historic hand-carved markings.

Positioning a pair of mahogany side chairs on either side of a hallway console table or using them as accent seating in a study introduces warmth and texture. Re-covering the seat pads in modern linen or muted textured fabric helps blend historical timber with modern decor.

Dust mahogany framework regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax paste once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Keep timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, joint loosening, and colour bleaching.

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Pair of Georgian Mahogany Side Chairs.