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Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs

18th century
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Fine set of 8 antique George III mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and 6 single chairs having superb quality mahogany carved backs with a turned mahogany support, the elbow chairs having shaped open arms, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric standing on elegant shaped square tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs united by mahogany stretchers

A handsome quality set displaying a marvellous colour and patina

Elbow Chairs

H 90 x W 50 x D 46cm

Seat height 44.5cm

Chairs

H 90 x W 47.5 x D 41cm

Seat Height 47cm

Date 1780

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09640646
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 220-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Foot rails softened and rubbed on top: honest wear from generations of feet.
Hand-carved foliate terminals on back splats: individual variation typical of early bench work.
Moulded square tapering legs: standard cabinet-making practice of the late eighteenth century.
Dark, dense mahogany across the frames: timber typical before nineteenth-century plantation imports.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234378
Dealers Internal Reference
1509
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Description
Fine set of 8 antique George III mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and 6 single chairs having superb quality mahogany carved backs with a turned mahogany support, the elbow chairs having shaped open arms, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric standing on elegant shaped square tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs united by mahogany stretchers

A handsome quality set displaying a marvellous colour and patina

Elbow Chairs

H 90 x W 50 x D 46cm

Seat height 44.5cm

Chairs

H 90 x W 47.5 x D 41cm

Seat Height 47cm

Date 1780

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09640646
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 220-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Foot rails softened and rubbed on top: honest wear from generations of feet.
Hand-carved foliate terminals on back splats: individual variation typical of early bench work.
Moulded square tapering legs: standard cabinet-making practice of the late eighteenth century.
Dark, dense mahogany across the frames: timber typical before nineteenth-century plantation imports.

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
90cm (35.43")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234378
Dealers Internal Ref
1509
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A set of eight George III mahogany dining chairs featuring carved vertical back splats and beige plaid upholstered drop-in seats, including six side chairs and two armchairs.

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A set of eight George III mahogany dining chairs featuring carved vertical back splats and beige plaid upholstered drop-in seats, including six side chairs and two armchairs.
Fine Set of 8 Antique George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Neutral
  • MotifsCarved vertical splats, Drop-in seats, Carver arms, H-stretchers
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This fine set of eight George III mahogany dining chairs from the eighteenth century comprises six single side chairs and a pair of open-arm elbow chairs, all rendered in a dark brown timber finish with a warm patina. Each chair displays carved vertical back splats with turned mahogany supports, while the elbow chairs incorporate shaped open arms. The seating consists of newly reupholstered drop-in seats covered in a neutral beige plaid fabric. The framework stands on elegant shaped square-tapering legs to the front and out-swept back legs, all united by sturdy H-stretchers below. The elbow chairs measure 90 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, with a seat height of 44.5 cm, and the single chairs measure 90 cm high, 47.5 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, with a seat height of 47 cm. Suitable for formal dining rooms, these seats provide traditional seating around a large dining table. The classic English country house design integrates well into both historic and contemporary interior schemes, offering comfortable and practical seating for family meals or dinner parties. The neutral plaid upholstery and rich dark mahogany timber combine to complement various tables and interior decors.

FAQs

George III dining chairs, created during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, typically feature classical proportions, elegant vertical splats or stick backs, and straight or tapered legs inspired by makers like Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton.

These chairs were crafted using solid dense mahogany timber, featuring traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, often accompanied by drop-in seats filled with natural fibres and covered in woven fabrics.

Authentic period chairs exhibit hand-carved details, timber showing natural oxidation and surface patina, hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, and wear patterns consistent with two centuries of use.

Pair these classic mahogany chairs with a modern minimal dining table to create visual contrast, or re-upholster the drop-in seats in contemporary neutral or graphic fabrics to bridge historical and modern design schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax sparingly once or twice a year following the timber grain, and keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and fabric fading.
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