Set of 8 Late C19th Georgian Design Chippendale-style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of 8 late C19th Georgian design Chippendale-style mahogany dining chairs . Comprising of 6 single and a pair of carver/armchairs , good quality set of mid C18th-style dining chairs. Well-carved frames with interlaced splat-backs of gothic inspiration with acanthus leaf decoration below a serpentine carved top-rail with acanthus carved shoulders.The seat rails with lower gadrooned carved edges , and raised on boldly-carved cabriole legs, heavily carved knees, terminating in a 'claw-and-ball' foot.

The drop-in seats upholstered in their original tan leather, with some marks and staining, worn but servicable.

Good grade of mahogany which has achieved a pleasing rich patina, with minor sun fading.

A generously proportioned and comfortable set of chairs.

Excellent condition with no breaks or repairs.

H(back/single) 38"

W (seat/single) 22"

H(back/armchair) 40"

H(back/armchair) 24"

England c.1890

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.