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Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs C.1860
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Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs C.1860

19th century
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Fine pair of mid 19th.c. mahogany hall chairs c.1860. Superb decorative pierced backrests each carved from single boards. Over tapering seats with rounded front corners and moulded edges. Crisply turned and tapering front legs, the rear legs swept slightly backwards for stability. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 17" (43 cm)

Height: 36" (91.5 cm)

Depth: 14.5" (37 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Hall Chairs to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09716288
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Backrests cut from solid mahogany boards: pierced and carved with foliate scrolls.
Ring-turned tapering front legs: turning shapes typical of mid-Victorian design.
Swept square rear legs: cut from timber planks to brace the frame.
Soft wear across seat edges and foot tips: honest age from handling.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245184
Dealers Internal Reference
38789
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Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

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Fine pair of mid 19th.c. mahogany hall chairs c.1860. Superb decorative pierced backrests each carved from single boards. Over tapering seats with rounded front corners and moulded edges. Crisply turned and tapering front legs, the rear legs swept slightly backwards for stability. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Width: 17" (43 cm)

Height: 36" (91.5 cm)

Depth: 14.5" (37 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Hall Chairs to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09716288
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Backrests cut from solid mahogany boards: pierced and carved with foliate scrolls.
Ring-turned tapering front legs: turning shapes typical of mid-Victorian design.
Swept square rear legs: cut from timber planks to brace the frame.
Soft wear across seat edges and foot tips: honest age from handling.

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
91.5cm (36.02")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245184
Dealers Internal Ref
38789
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Archive I A pair of mid-Victorian mahogany hall chairs featuring openwork carved oval backs, solid wooden seats, and turned front legs.

Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs C.1860

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A pair of mid-Victorian mahogany hall chairs featuring openwork carved oval backs, solid wooden seats, and turned front legs.
Pair of Mahogany Hall Chairs c.1860
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A pair of mid-Victorian mahogany hall chairs featuring openwork carved oval backs, solid wooden seats, and turned front legs.
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  • ObjectHall Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced oval backs, Scroll supports, Turned front legs, Solid wooden seats
  • SizeH 91.5 cm (36 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

This pair of Victorian hall chairs dates from around 1860 in the English Country House style, rendered in a warm brown mahogany with a polished wax finish. Each chair has a pierced oval backrest carved from a single board with an openwork scroll and leaf motif, supported by scroll carvings above a solid wooden seat with rounded front corners and moulded edges. The front legs are crisply turned and taper downward, while the rear legs sweep slightly backwards, displaying clean timber grain and visible wear consistent with careful maintenance. Measuring 91.5 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 37 cm deep, these functional seating pieces suit hallways, entryways, or reception rooms in a traditional interior, providing an architectural silhouette for daily use or display.

FAQs

Designed primarily for entrance halls during the 19th century, hall chairs provided brief seating for callers, servants, or messengers. Because they were intended for public viewing rather than prolonged comfort, they were typically constructed with unupholstered timber seats and decorated with carved backrests.

Hall chairs were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Construction features frequently involved hand-carved decorative motifs, turned front legs, and solid timber seats to withstand frequent wear without upholstery.

Authentic mid-Victorian hall chairs often feature dark timber patination, hand-cut joinery, and heavy solid wood construction without upholstery. Look for scrollwork, oval or shield-shaped carved backs, and turned or tapered front legs typical of mid-19th-century cabinetmaking.

Position a pair of hall chairs on either side of a console table or along a corridor to create architectural symmetry. They can also serve as decorative side seating in a formal dining space or study, where their carved silhouettes add structure to the room.

Maintain mahogany hall chairs by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber finish. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and persistent sunlight to prevent wood movement or fading.
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