Set of 4 Mid C18th Style Carved Walnut Dining or Side Chairs in the Chippendale Manner .

Set of 4 mid C18th style carved walnut dining or side chairs in the Chippendale manner.

Finely carved late C19th Chippendale-revival chairs faithfully copying important mid-Georgian period examples . Carved 'interlaced' and pierced ribbon splat backs with excellent attention to detail of the carving. The shaped top cresting rail with carved flower-head corners and leaf detail .Raised upon carved cabriole fore-legs with well-executed carved acanthus-leaf knees , terminating in scroll-form toes or "French feet" . The lower front seat rail of serpentine shape with carved moulded decoration.

The splat built in the traditional C18th chair-makers style with a two-piece 'shoe' joining to the frame of the chair. The rear splayed supports with a good raked angle.

Drop-in seats with aged red leatherette covering .

Historic minor repairs commensurate with age and use . Strong , sturdy frames .

Highly decorative side ,hall or dining chairs of broad period-style proportions .

H(back) 38"

H(seat) 18"

W 24"

D 17"

England c.1880

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 .

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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.