Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchairs

18th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A fine pair of 18th century Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchairs of the most superb colour and patina. The delicately carved wheat sheaf along with the well shaped splat and arcading to the base help to lift these chairs above the average examples. It is worth noting the amount of chamfer to the back of the chair splat that has been perfectly executed by the craftsman, it was often used at this period to lighten the look of the chair. The arms and uprights are well shaped and carved, again this is typical of Hepplewhite Armchairs made in the second half of the 18th century, the pinnacle of the English Chair making tradition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA698587

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

A fine pair of 18th century Mahogany Hepplewhite Armchairs of the most superb colour and patina.

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The delicately carved wheat sheaf along with the well shaped splat and arcading to the base help to lift these chairs above the average examples.

Holmes Antiques

It is worth noting the amount of chamfer to the back of the chair splat that has been perfectly executed by the craftsman, it was often used at this period to lighten the look of the chair. The arms and uprights are well shaped and carved, again this is typical of Hepplewhite Armchairs made in the second half of the 18th century, the pinnacle of the English Chair making tradition.