Search 0
48,446  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 114 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
114 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1238767
FOR SALE
£4,500
Email Phone
Save
Quality Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
For sale by London City Antiques
for sale €5,265     $5,715
£4,500
London City Antiques

London City Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2020
Browse dealers 1,260 items
  • About Us
    At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques
Relevant Links
Id #SA1238767
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Quality Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine antique set of twelve Hepplewhite-style dining chairs including two carvers beautifully crafted in solid mahogany and displaying the elegant shield-back profile typical of the Hepplewhite tradition. The pierced splats, gently shaped arms on the carvers and well-proportioned frames create a refined and cohesive suite, ideal for both formal and contemporary interiors.

Each chair features a generous seat with upholstered drop-in pads offering comfortable support while maintaining a classic silhouette. The set stands on square chamfered mahogany legs united by stretchers giving excellent stability and durability.

A smart, impressive set—perfect for a dining room, boardroom or stylish entertaining space.

Very good condition. The frames are sturdy and the seats are comfortable and presentable.

Dimensions

(Single Chairs)

Height: 94 cm (37 in)

Width: 53 cm (20.8 in)

Depth: 41 cm (16.1 in)

Seat Height: 45 cm (17.7 in)

Dimensions

(Carver Chairs)

Height: 94 cm (37 in)

Width: 56 cm (22 in)

Depth: 44 cm (17.3 in)

Seat Height: 45 cm (17.7 in)

Date: 1920

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238767
Dealers Internal Reference
2945
Dealers Notes

Find our large selection at www.londoncityantiques.co.uk

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding this item. We are always happy to provide additional information, further photographs or videos.

At London City Antiques we specialise in fine antique furniture and decorative pieces and hold an extensive and constantly changing collection. With many years of experience in the antiques trade we take great care in accurately describing each item and ensuring it is presented and delivered to the highest standard.

We can arrange competitive UK and international shipping and work with trusted specialist couriers who regularly transport antiques worldwide. Please contact us for a shipping quotation.

All pieces shipped internationally are supplied with an official Antique Declaration for customs purposes. Antiques over 100 years old are exempt from import duty when entering the USA and generally attract a reduced rate of duty when imported from the UK into most European countries.

Buy with confidence — every piece is carefully inspected and professionally packed to ensure it arrives safely.

Description
A fine antique set of twelve Hepplewhite-style dining chairs including two carvers beautifully crafted in solid mahogany and displaying the elegant shield-back profile typical of the Hepplewhite tradition.
“
The pierced splats, gently shaped arms on the carvers and well-proportioned frames create a refined and cohesive suite, ideal for both formal and contemporary interiors.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions.
fig 1. Quality Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

Each chair features a generous seat with upholstered drop-in pads offering comfortable support while maintaining a classic silhouette. The set stands on square chamfered mahogany legs united by stretchers giving excellent stability and durability.

fig 2. A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions.
fig 2. Quality Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

A smart, impressive set—perfect for a dining room, boardroom or stylish entertaining space.

Very good condition. The frames are sturdy and the seats are comfortable and presentable.

Dimensions

(Single Chairs)

fig 3. A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions.
fig 3. Quality Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

Height: 94 cm (37 in)

Width: 53 cm (20.8 in)

Depth: 41 cm (16.1 in)

Seat Height: 45 cm (17.7 in)

Dimensions

(Carver Chairs)

Height: 94 cm (37 in)

Width: 56 cm (22 in)

Depth: 44 cm (17.3 in)

Seat Height: 45 cm (17.7 in)

Date: 1920

Origin: English

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238767
Dealers Internal Ref
2945
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London City Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions.
1 / 15
Archive I A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions.

Quality Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

Archive II A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View II
Archive III A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View III
Archive IV A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View IV
Archive V A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View V
Archive VI A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View VI
Archive VII A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View VII
Archive VIII A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View VIII
Archive IX A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View IX
Archive X A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View X
Archive XI A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View XI
Archive XII A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View XII
Archive XIII A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View XIII
Archive XIV A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View XIV
Archive XV A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions. View XV
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
London City Antiques

London City Antiques
Telephone 07834 270 128
Location
The Coach House
Stutton
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP9 2SD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
Items For Sale 1,260
Items Sold 5,127
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: The Coach House, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2SD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londoncityantiques
Verified
Jun 2020
For Sale
1,260
Sold
5,127
A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions.
Quality Set of 12 Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
Ref: SA1238767
A set of twelve mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring shield backs with carved splats and gold velvet seat cushions.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleHepplewhite
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown, Gold
  • MotifsShield back, Pierced splat, H-stretcher, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This set of twelve antique dining chairs includes two carvers from 1920 in the Hepplewhite style, made from solid warm brown mahogany with gold velvet drop-in seat cushions. Each piece displays a distinctive shield back with a pierced splat, an H-stretcher, square chamfered legs, and gently curved open arms on the carver chairs. The visible timber shows a polished grain, while the upholstery presents a smooth, clean pile across generous padding. The carver chairs measure 94 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 44 cm deep. This large suite provides substantial seating for a formal dining room, a boardroom, or a spacious entertaining space, bringing a traditional English country house aesthetic to daily use.

FAQs

Hepplewhite style dining chairs are defined by balanced, lightweight proportions and distinctive shield, heart, or oval backrests. Originating in late eighteenth-century Britain based on designs by George Hepplewhite, they typically feature carved central splats, straight square tapered legs, and subtle geometric or floral motifs.

Traditional Hepplewhite chairs were predominantly constructed from solid dense hardwoods such as mahogany or satinwood. Upholstery usually consisted of horsehair padding covered in silk, damask, leather, or velvet fabrics fastened with brass studding.

Authentic design elements include shield-shaped seat backs with vertical carved splats depicting wheat sheaves, urns, or prince of Wales feathers. Look for straight, square-sectioned tapered legs, occasionally ending in spade feet, joined by H-pattern stretchers for structural support.

Hepplewhite dining chairs can be paired with modern dark wood tables or light marble surfaces to create visual contrast. Updating seat upholstery with contemporary natural linens or rich textured velvets allows historical silhouettes to complement present-day interior schemes.

Maintain mahogany timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax every few months to preserve patination. Keep chairs away from direct heat sources or high humidity to prevent wood shrinkage, and vacuum velvet upholstery gently with a soft brush attachment.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories