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Set of Six Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Circa 1790
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Set of Six Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Circa 1790

18th century
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A superb set of six Hepplewhite mahogany dining chairs circa 1790. Nicely carved and with shield backs these chairs are of superior quality. The serpentine shaped seats are in excellent condition having been newly re-covered and all joints are solid.

Height - 92cm / 36"

Height to seat - 47cm / 18.5"

Width - 53cm / 21"

Depth - 46cm / 18"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1245915
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17/012/368
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A superb set of six Hepplewhite mahogany dining chairs circa 1790. Nicely carved and with shield backs these chairs are of superior quality.
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The serpentine shaped seats are in excellent condition having been newly re-covered and all joints are solid.
Fairford Barn Antiques

Height - 92cm / 36"

Height to seat - 47cm / 18.5"

Width - 53cm / 21"

Depth - 46cm / 18"

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Hepplewhite Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245915
Dealers Internal Ref
17/012/368
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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A set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring classic shield backs carved with central urn motifs and seats upholstered in striped plum fabric.
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Archive I A set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring classic shield backs carved with central urn motifs and seats upholstered in striped plum fabric.

Set of Six Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Circa 1790

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A set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring classic shield backs carved with central urn motifs and seats upholstered in striped plum fabric.
Set of six Hepplewhite dining chairs circa 1790
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A set of six mahogany dining chairs featuring classic shield backs carved with central urn motifs and seats upholstered in striped plum fabric.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleHepplewhite
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown, Plum
  • MotifsShield back, Urn splat, Tapered legs, Upholstered seat

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Named after the 18th-century cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite, this style is recognised by light, elegant proportions, distinctive shield-shaped backs, and neoclassical carved motifs such as urns, wheat ears, and water leaves.

Authentic period examples are predominantly constructed from solid mahogany, featuring woven haircloth or fabric upholstery over padded seats, supported by corner blocks and mortise-and-tenon joinery.

Original period pieces feature hand-carved decoration, natural age-related patina, hand-cut joinery on seat frames, and slight asymmetrical variations characteristic of pre-industrial craftmanship.

Pair these classical chairs with a minimalist dining table or clean-lined contemporary art to create a balanced contrast between historic architecture and modern design.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a dry cloth and apply beeswax twice yearly, avoiding modern aerosol polishes, damp environments, and direct exposure to heat sources.
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