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Antique Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs | Chippendale Style
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Antique Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs | Chippendale Style

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 20th-century set of four Chippendale style dining chairs in mahogany, a handsome and well-made set of good quality, showcasing fine hand-carved detail.

Each chair has a serpentine crest rail carved with acanthus scrolls and a central wheatsheaf, above a pierced vase-shaped splat with fluted uprights and a carved wheat-ear drop.

The shaped drop-in seats are upholstered in a soft gold patterned fabric and sit within serpentine-fronted seat rails, raised on square legs joined by H-form stretchers.

The mahogany displays a deep, rich colour with a lovely warm patina.

Sturdy and comfortable, they are ideal around a dining or kitchen table. Presented in good condition. A very desirable set of four mahogany dining chairs, a perfect addition to any dining room.

Measurements below are for each chair.

Product Reference : AF - 6700

Measurements : 49cm (19½") Width x 44cm (17½") Depth x 95cm (37½") Height [ 46.5cm (18½") Seat Height ]

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated these Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239710
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6700
Description
Antique 20th-century set of four Chippendale style dining chairs in mahogany, a handsome and well-made set of good quality, showcasing fine hand-carved detail.
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Each chair has a serpentine crest rail carved with acanthus scrolls and a central wheatsheaf, above a pierced vase-shaped splat with fluted uprights and a carved wheat-ear drop.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. A set of four dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, straight square legs with H-stretchers, and patterned upholstered seats.
fig 1. Antique Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs | Chippendale Style

The shaped drop-in seats are upholstered in a soft gold patterned fabric and sit within serpentine-fronted seat rails, raised on square legs joined by H-form stretchers.

The mahogany displays a deep, rich colour with a lovely warm patina.

fig 2. A set of four dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, straight square legs with H-stretchers, and patterned upholstered seats.
fig 2. Antique Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs | Chippendale Style

Sturdy and comfortable, they are ideal around a dining or kitchen table. Presented in good condition. A very desirable set of four mahogany dining chairs, a perfect addition to any dining room.

Measurements below are for each chair.

fig 3. A set of four dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, straight square legs with H-stretchers, and patterned upholstered seats.
fig 3. Antique Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs | Chippendale Style

Product Reference : AF - 6700

Measurements : 49cm (19½") Width x 44cm (17½") Depth x 95cm (37½") Height [ 46.5cm (18½") Seat Height ]

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. A set of four dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, straight square legs with H-stretchers, and patterned upholstered seats.
fig 4. Antique Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs | Chippendale Style

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. A set of four dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, straight square legs with H-stretchers, and patterned upholstered seats.
fig 5. Antique Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs | Chippendale Style

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. A set of four dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, straight square legs with H-stretchers, and patterned upholstered seats.
fig 6. Antique Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs | Chippendale Style

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated these Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239710
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6700
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A set of four dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, straight square legs with H-stretchers, and patterned upholstered seats.
Antique Set of 4 Mahogany Dining Chairs | Chippendale Style
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A set of four dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved pierced splats, straight square legs with H-stretchers, and patterned upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChippendale
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, straight legs, H-stretcher, drop-in seats
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

Chippendale style dining chairs are characterised by ornate back splats, broad upholstered seats, and solid timber framing. Originating in the 18th century, designs frequently feature carved gothic, rococo, or chinoiserie elements alongside sturdy leg configurations.

Traditional construction relies on solid hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, joined using mortise and tenon joints. Splats are often pierced and hand-carved, while stretchers are incorporated between the legs to reinforce structural stability.

Authentic period chairs show evidence of hand-tooling, irregular joint wear, and natural oxidisation on unpolished timber undersides. Weight, grain density of older-growth mahogany, and original corner blocks also indicate historical origin.

These chairs can be paired with minimalist contemporary dining tables to create an eclectic contrast. Neutral or textured upholstery fabrics can also update the aesthetic while retaining the traditional timber detailing.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional applications of beeswax polish to protect the timber finish. Direct exposure to heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations should be avoided to prevent wood movement.
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