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Antique Victorian Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs with Reeded Legs
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Antique Victorian Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs with Reeded Legs

19th century
Description

A very elegant set of six antique Victorian dining chairs, dating to circa 1860 and crafted in beautifully coloured mahogany. These are particularly attractive chairs with clean, refined lines, wonderfully shaped open backs and finely reeded front legs, making them extremely easy to place in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Each chair has a broad shaped top rail with softly rounded corners above an open rectangular back and gently shaped lower rail. The simplicity of the back allows the quality and colour of the mahogany to really stand out, while also giving the chairs a particularly graceful and uncluttered appearance.

The front legs are beautifully turned and reeded, terminating in neat tapered feet, while the rear legs sweep gently backwards in the traditional manner. The generous upholstered seats have been finished in a very pretty pale blue-green floral fabric with contrasting cream detailing, complementing the warm mahogany beautifully.

A very smart and usable set of six Victorian dining chairs with excellent proportions. Their understated design is particularly appealing, giving them a timeless quality that would work equally well around an antique dining table or contrasted with a modern table in a contemporary kitchen or dining room.

Condition Report

Presented in very good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with their age and use. The mahogany has a lovely rich colour and patina, and the upholstery presents beautifully.

Measurements

Height:88cm(34.65in)

Width:48cm(18.90in)

Depth:46cm(18.11in)

Seat Height:47cm(18.50in)

Date of manufacture: Circa 1860

Origin: England

Available for UK and international delivery. Please contact us for a competitive worldwide shipping quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238022
Dealers Internal Reference
3257
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Description
A very elegant set of six antique Victorian dining chairs, dating to circa 1860 and crafted in beautifully coloured mahogany. These are particularly attractive chairs with clean, refined lines, wonderfully shaped open backs and finely reeded front legs, making them extremely easy to place in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
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Each chair has a broad shaped top rail with softly rounded corners above an open rectangular back and gently shaped lower rail.
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The simplicity of the back allows the quality and colour of the mahogany to really stand out, while also giving the chairs a particularly graceful and uncluttered appearance.

fig 1. Set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring curved open backrests, reeded front legs, and light blue pattern-upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs with Reeded Legs

The front legs are beautifully turned and reeded, terminating in neat tapered feet, while the rear legs sweep gently backwards in the traditional manner. The generous upholstered seats have been finished in a very pretty pale blue-green floral fabric with contrasting cream detailing, complementing the warm mahogany beautifully.

fig 2. Set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring curved open backrests, reeded front legs, and light blue pattern-upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs with Reeded Legs

A very smart and usable set of six Victorian dining chairs with excellent proportions. Their understated design is particularly appealing, giving them a timeless quality that would work equally well around an antique dining table or contrasted with a modern table in a contemporary kitchen or dining room.

fig 3. Set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring curved open backrests, reeded front legs, and light blue pattern-upholstered seats.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs with Reeded Legs

Condition Report

Presented in very good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with their age and use. The mahogany has a lovely rich colour and patina, and the upholstery presents beautifully.

fig 4. Set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring curved open backrests, reeded front legs, and light blue pattern-upholstered seats.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs with Reeded Legs

Measurements

Height:88cm(34.65in)

Width:48cm(18.90in)

Depth:46cm(18.11in)

Seat Height:47cm(18.50in)

Date of manufacture: Circa 1860

Origin: England

Available for UK and international delivery. Please contact us for a competitive worldwide shipping quotation.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238022
Dealers Internal Ref
3257
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Set of six Victorian mahogany dining chairs featuring curved open backrests, reeded front legs, and light blue pattern-upholstered seats.
Antique Victorian Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs with Reeded Legs
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Light Blue
  • MotifsReeded legs, Balloon back, Piped upholstery trim, Sabre rear legs
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This set of six Victorian dining chairs dates to circa 1860, made from dark brown mahogany with light blue floral fabric upholstery and cream piping trim. Each chair displays a balloon back with a broad top rail, an open rectangular backrest, reeded front legs with turned detailing, and sabre rear legs. The frames show a rich patina with age-related wear, while the generous seats are finished with piped edges. Each chair measures 88 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. Positioned around a dining table, these chairs function well in a traditional dining room or a contemporary kitchen setting. Their clean lines and understated design allow them to blend easily into various home interiors while offering practical seating for daily meals or family gatherings.

FAQs

Victorian mahogany dining chairs typically feature curved balloon or spoon backs, turned or reeded front legs, and padded upholstered seats crafted during the reign of Queen Victoria between 1837 and 1901.

These chairs were constructed primarily from solid mahogany timber, featuring hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, natural horsehair padding, and webbed seat frames under the upholstery.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved details, natural timber patination, saw marks on unexposed frame undersides, and traditional joinery rather than modern screws or staples.

Pair dark mahogany frames with neutral contemporary dining tables or re-upholster the drop-in seats with textured fabrics to create a balanced contrast in modern spaces.

Dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, apply beeswax polish annually along the wood grain, and position the chairs away from direct heat sources or high humidity.
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