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Outstanding Quality Set of 12 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Chairs
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Outstanding Quality Set of 12 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Chairs

19th century
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Outstanding quality set of 12 antique Victorian burr walnut dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and ten single chairs having an outstanding quality carved walnut shell and scroll decoration to the shaped top burr walnut shaped splat to the centre with carved walnut scroll decoration, the elbow chairs having a shaped open arm, newly reupholstered serpentine shape seats in a quality fabric, shaped burr walnut frieze standing on solid walnut carved shaped cabriole legs with claw and ball feet and out swept back legs with pad feet

A fabulous set in wonderful condition all being sturdy and structurally sound

Dimensions:

Single chairs

Height 98.5 cm (38.78 in)

Width 56 cm (22.05 in)

Depth 49 cm (19.29 in)

Seat height 45 cm (17.72 in)

Elbow Chairs

Height 103 cm (40.55 in)

Width 60 cm (23.62 in)

Depth 57 cm (22.44)

Seat Height 45 cm (17.72 in)

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09661597
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Crisp hand-carved shell crests and knee scrolls: traditional workshop craftsmanship.
Hairline veneer shrinkage lines above the cabriole knees: natural movement of aged wood.
Softened edges on the claw-and-ball feet: long domestic use across room floors.
Mellow wax finish over burr walnut veneers: natural patination from regular polishing.

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
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237371
Dealers Internal Reference
2466
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Description
Outstanding quality set of 12 antique Victorian burr walnut dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and ten single chairs having an outstanding quality carved walnut shell and scroll decoration to the shaped top burr walnut shaped splat to the centre with carved walnut scroll decoration, the elbow chairs having a shaped open arm, newly reupholstered serpentine shape seats in a quality fabric, shaped burr walnut frieze standing on solid walnut carved shaped cabriole legs with claw and ball feet and out swept back legs with pad feet
fig 1. A set of twelve Victorian burr walnut dining chairs featuring carved splats, striped upholstered seats, and cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
fig 1. Outstanding Quality Set of 12 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Chairs

A fabulous set in wonderful condition all being sturdy and structurally sound

Dimensions:

Single chairs

Height 98.5 cm (38.78 in)

Width 56 cm (22.05 in)

Depth 49 cm (19.29 in)

Seat height 45 cm (17.72 in)

Elbow Chairs

Height 103 cm (40.55 in)

Width 60 cm (23.62 in)

Depth 57 cm (22.44)

Seat Height 45 cm (17.72 in)

Dated 1880

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09661597
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Crisp hand-carved shell crests and knee scrolls: traditional workshop craftsmanship.
Hairline veneer shrinkage lines above the cabriole knees: natural movement of aged wood.
Softened edges on the claw-and-ball feet: long domestic use across room floors.
Mellow wax finish over burr walnut veneers: natural patination from regular polishing.

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
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237371
Dealers Internal Ref
2466
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 twelve Victorian burr walnut dining chairs featuring carved splats, striped upholstered seats, and cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.

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A set of twelve Victorian burr walnut dining chairs featuring carved splats, striped upholstered seats, and cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet.
Outstanding Quality Set of 12 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Dining Chairs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Carved splat, Striped upholstery
  • SizeH 98.5 cm (39 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This set of twelve Victorian dining chairs dates to 1880 and includes two elbow chairs and ten single chairs made from warm brown burr walnut and solid walnut. Each chair has a shaped top rail with shell and scroll carving, a central burr walnut splat with further carved scroll decoration, and a serpentine seat upholstered in black and white striped fabric. The elbow chairs have shaped open arms, and all pieces stand on carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet at the front and outswept back legs with pad feet, with a shaped burr walnut frieze beneath the seat. Single chairs measure 98.5 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 49 cm deep. These sturdy chairs are structurally sound and suitable for daily use around a formal dining table in a traditional or period home today. The set provides generous seating for large gatherings and family meals, combining supportive armrests on the carvers with a uniform aesthetic across all twelve pieces. The classic silhouette and rich timber tones integrate easily into dining rooms, libraries, or spacious reception spaces.

FAQs

Victorian burr walnut dining chairs originated during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, characterised by rich figured wood veneers, ornate hand-carved back splats, and curved silhouettes such as cabriole legs.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid walnut frames faced with decorative burr walnut veneers, assembled using traditional dovetail and mortise-and-tenon joinery before applying natural wax or varnish finishes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved decorative motifs, unique grain variation inherent to burr wood veneer, natural timber oxidisation, and hand-cut joinery on the underside of the frame.

These seating sets can be paired with a neutral minimalist dining table to create visual contrast or arranged in a formal dining space to complement traditional wood panelling.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to preserve the natural timber finish and protect the underlying veneer.
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