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Set of 6 Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Set of 6 Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

Set of 6 antique William IV quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany back with a carved splat to the centre, drop in seats standing on elegant turned tapering legs to the front and outswept back legs.

All sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 84.5 cm (33.27 in)

Width 47.5 cm (18.70 in)

Depth 42 cm (16.53 in)

Seat Height 43 cm (16.93 in)

Width of top rail 46 cm (18.11 in)

Dated 1835

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09658923
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Carved scroll mid-rail splats: typical dining chair pattern of the 1830s.
Turned baluster front legs with ring collars: early 19th-century lathe work.
Curved bar top rails cut from figured mahogany: careful period timber selection.
Rear uprights flowing into sabre back legs: traditional late Regency and William IV design.
Edges of the woodwork softened by handling: natural surface wear from long use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236989
Dealers Internal Reference
2862
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Description
Set of 6 antique William IV quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany back with a carved splat to the centre, drop in seats standing on elegant turned tapering legs to the front and outswept back legs.

All sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions:

Height 84.5 cm (33.27 in)

Width 47.5 cm (18.70 in)

Depth 42 cm (16.53 in)

Seat Height 43 cm (16.93 in)

Width of top rail 46 cm (18.11 in)

Dated 1835

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09658923
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-200 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Carved scroll mid-rail splats: typical dining chair pattern of the 1830s.
Turned baluster front legs with ring collars: early 19th-century lathe work.
Curved bar top rails cut from figured mahogany: careful period timber selection.
Rear uprights flowing into sabre back legs: traditional late Regency and William IV design.
Edges of the woodwork softened by handling: natural surface wear from long use.

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
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
47.5cm (18.70")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236989
Dealers Internal Ref
2862
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Set of six antique William IV mahogany dining chairs with curved crest rails, scroll carved crossbars, turned front legs, and pink damask upholstered drop-in seats.
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Archive I Set of six antique William IV mahogany dining chairs with curved crest rails, scroll carved crossbars, turned front legs, and pink damask upholstered drop-in seats.

Set of 6 Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs

Archive II Set of six antique William IV mahogany dining chairs with curved crest rails, scroll carved crossbars, turned front legs, and pink damask upholstered drop-in seats. View II
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Set of six antique William IV mahogany dining chairs with curved crest rails, scroll carved crossbars, turned front legs, and pink damask upholstered drop-in seats.
Set of 6 Antique William IV Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Damask Upholstery
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCurved crest rail, Carved scroll splat, Turned front legs, Drop-in seat
  • SizeH 84.5 cm (33 in) x W 47.5 cm (19 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

This set of six nineteenth-century William IV dining chairs consists of dark brown mahogany frames with pink damask upholstered drop-in seats. Each piece exhibits a curved crest rail, a central crossbar featuring carved scroll details, and elegant turned front legs alongside outswept back legs. The timber displays a rich dark brown finish, while the fabric has a textured pattern complementing the traditional craftsmanship. All six chairs are sturdy and structurally sound, showing the characteristic design of the period. The chairs measure 84.5 cm high, 47.5 cm wide, and 42 cm deep. These dining chairs suit a traditional dining room or a formal kitchen setting around a timber dining table, providing functional seating for daily family meals or hosting guests during dinner parties.

FAQs

The William IV style dates from approximately 1830 to 1837 in Great Britain, bridging the late Regency period and the early Victorian era. It is characterised by substantial proportions, turned or fluted legs, and delicate hand-carved decorative elements such as scrolls and acanthus leaves.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid West Indian mahogany and rosewood for the frames, favoured for their strength and deep grain patterns. The seats were typically drop-in or padded frames upholstered in woven damask, horsehair, or leather.

Authentic pieces feature mortise and tenon joinery, hand-carved back rails, and turned or tapered front legs with sabre-shaped rear legs. Look for natural patination in the wood, hand-saw marks on the seat rails, and heavy, solid timber construction.

These period chairs can be paired with a modern glass or minimalist timber dining table to create a balanced, eclectic look. Re-upholstering the drop-in seats in a contemporary neutral fabric or bold geometric weave also integrates dark wood frames into contemporary colour schemes.

Dust wood frames regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the luster. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent the timber from warping or splitting.
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