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Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

1900 - 1920
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Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

A superb quality set of six Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, featuring beautifully carved and pierced backs, elegant cabriole legs and attractive upholstered seats.

Each chair features an elaborately carved serpentine top rail, decorated with finely executed foliate ornamentation and a central shell motif. The beautifully shaped and pierced interlaced ribbon backs are particularly attractive, displaying intricate scrolling designs inspired by the celebrated furniture designs of Thomas Chippendale.

The generously proportioned seats are upholstered in a contrasting cream fabric, complementing the rich, warm colour and polished finish of the mahogany.

The shaped seat rails feature further carved shell decoration, whilst the elegant cabriole front legs are enriched with carved acanthus leaves to the knees and terminate in traditional ball and claw feet. The rear legs are gently swept, completing the graceful proportions of these handsome chairs.

A highly decorative and practical set of six dining chairs, combining the elegance of 18th-century Chippendale design with the craftsmanship of a later period. Their refined proportions and intricate carving make them an excellent choice for a traditional dining room or period interior.

Condition: The chairs are in good, usable condition, with some minor marks to the fabric upholstery consistent with use.

Dimensions (each chair):

* Width: 55 cm

* Depth: 48 cm

* Height: 102 cm

Style: Chippendale

Material: Mahogany

Quantity: Set of Six

Item Code: LC1385

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated these Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09721818
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Pierced ribbon splats: Chippendale pattern popular in early twentieth-century dining sets.
Machine-shaped carving on knees and crest rails: commercial revival cabinet work.
Drop-in seat frames: practical seating design favoured by interwar makers.
Swept back legs cut from single timbers: standard early twentieth-century manufacture.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245974
Dealers Internal Reference
LC1485
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Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
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A superb quality set of six Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, featuring beautifully carved and pierced backs, elegant cabriole legs and attractive upholstered seats.
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fig 1. Set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved ribbon-work pierced splats, cream upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.
fig 1. Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Each chair features an elaborately carved serpentine top rail, decorated with finely executed foliate ornamentation and a central shell motif. The beautifully shaped and pierced interlaced ribbon backs are particularly attractive, displaying intricate scrolling designs inspired by the celebrated furniture designs of Thomas Chippendale.

fig 2. Set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved ribbon-work pierced splats, cream upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.
fig 2. Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

The generously proportioned seats are upholstered in a contrasting cream fabric, complementing the rich, warm colour and polished finish of the mahogany.

The shaped seat rails feature further carved shell decoration, whilst the elegant cabriole front legs are enriched with carved acanthus leaves to the knees and terminate in traditional ball and claw feet. The rear legs are gently swept, completing the graceful proportions of these handsome chairs.

fig 3. Set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved ribbon-work pierced splats, cream upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.
fig 3. Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

A highly decorative and practical set of six dining chairs, combining the elegance of 18th-century Chippendale design with the craftsmanship of a later period. Their refined proportions and intricate carving make them an excellent choice for a traditional dining room or period interior.

fig 4. Set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved ribbon-work pierced splats, cream upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.
fig 4. Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Condition: The chairs are in good, usable condition, with some minor marks to the fabric upholstery consistent with use.

Dimensions (each chair):

Width: 55 cm

Depth: 48 cm

Height: 102 cm

Style: Chippendale

Material: Mahogany

Quantity: Set of Six

Item Code: LC1385

Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated these Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09721818
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Pierced ribbon splats: Chippendale pattern popular in early twentieth-century dining sets.
Machine-shaped carving on knees and crest rails: commercial revival cabinet work.
Drop-in seat frames: practical seating design favoured by interwar makers.
Swept back legs cut from single timbers: standard early twentieth-century manufacture.

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
102cm (40.16")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245974
Dealers Internal Ref
LC1485
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Archive I Set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved ribbon-work pierced splats, cream upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.

Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Archive II Set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved ribbon-work pierced splats, cream upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet. View II
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Set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved ribbon-work pierced splats, cream upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.
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Set of six mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs featuring carved ribbon-work pierced splats, cream upholstered seats, and cabriole front legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChippendale
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsCarved pierced splat, Cabriole legs, Ball and claw feet, Shell carved crest rail
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

Chippendale style dining chairs, based on 18th-century designs by Thomas Chippendale, typically feature elaborate carved back splats, broad seats, and distinctive leg shapes such as cabriole legs ending in ball-and-claw feet or straight Marlborough legs.

Primary construction relies on dense hardwoods, most commonly dark mahogany, valued for its durability and suitability for detailed hand-carving. Seats are typically drop-in or fixed upholstered frames using woven fabrics or leather.

Period pieces display signs of hand-sawing, irregular corner block construction, and hand-carved details with subtle variations. Later 19th- and 20th-century revival examples often exhibit uniform machine-turned components, modern screws, and symmetrical tool marks.

These traditional chairs can be paired with modern minimalist dining tables made of glass, marble, or lighter woods to create a curated contrast. Neutral upholstery fabrics further help bridge the gap between historic craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Maintain timber surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and upholstery fading.
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