Mahogany Chair Back Settee 19th Century

Name: Antique Double Mahogany Chippendale Design Chair-back Settee
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA498264
Price: 975 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A double chair-back mahogany settee featuring carved pierced splats, curved armrests, cream patterned fabric upholstery, and cabriole legs with claw and ball feet.

Antique Double Mahogany Chippendale Design Chair-Back Settee

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ObjectSettees
Period19th century
StyleChippendale Style
MaterialMahogany, Fabric
ColourDark Brown, Cream
MotifsPierced splat back, Cabriole legs, Claw and ball feet, Scroll arms
SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 126 cm (50 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This antique double chair-back settee dates from the late 19th or early 1900s and adopts the classic Georgian Chippendale style. Constructed from dark brown mahogany, the double seat showcases pierced splats with detailed carvings along the top rail, elegant scroll arms, and cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. The drop-in seat is upholstered in a cream-coloured fabric patterned with subtle floral motifs, complementing the warm tones of the timber frame. Practical in design, the piece measures 100 cm high, 126 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. In a modern home, this settee makes a striking statement piece in a hallway, bedroom, or drawing room, offering comfortable additional seating with a traditional aesthetic. The refined woodwork and patterned upholstery bring a classic English country house feel to both period and contemporary interiors.

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A double chair-back settee is a form of seating originating in the eighteenth century that incorporates the visual framework of two joined chair backs onto a single bench frame.

These settees are constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, featuring carved openwork splats, upholstered seats, and cabriole or straight legs.

Authentic period examples and faithful reproductions feature hand-carved pierced splats, detailed knee carving, cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet, and traditional mortise and tenon joinery.

This style functions well positioned against a long hallway wall, placed at the foot of a bed, or set within an entryway to contrast historical timberwork with contemporary decor.

Dust the timber framework regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax periodically along the wood grain, and vacuum the upholstered seat gently using a soft brush attachment.

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Antique Double Mahogany Chippendale Design Chair-back Settee