Pair Of, Antique Shield Back Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Hall Seat, Victorian, C.1880

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is a pair of antique shield back chairs. A Scottish, oak hall seat of superb quality, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Magnificent chairs with appealing carved details

Displaying a desirable aged patina - lovingly cared for examples

Scottish oak beams with rich caramel hues

Fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays fascinate beneath the wax polish finish

The elaborate shield back evoking heraldic themes

Graceful, sinuous carvings exude strength and deftness by way of chamfered edges

Scrolled leaf motif frames a central lozenge with pierced back splats

Shaped seat pad at a comfortable height of 43.5cm (17.25'')

Sash aprons of superb figuring unite the legs in elegant fashion

Dashing shield carvings decorate the front knees

Serpentine cabriole legs to the front terminate with exemplary lion's paw feet

Gently splayed legs to the rear with a square section toe

This is a highly desirable pair of antique chairs with wonderful shield backs and high quality Scottish oak. A delight of colour, craftsmanship and grain interest, this pair of chairs will enhance any room or entrance hall. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Max Height: 94.5cm (37.25'')

Seat Width: 44cm (17.25'')

Seat Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Seat Height: 43.5cm (17.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.7195

Physical Dimensions

Height

94.5cm (37.20")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA770983

Dealers Internal Reference

18.7195

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a pair of antique shield back chairs. A Scottish, oak hall seat of superb quality, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Magnificent chairs with appealing carved details

Displaying a desirable aged patina - lovingly cared for examples

fig 1. Pair Of, Antique Shield Back Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Hall Seat, Victorian, C.1880

Scottish oak beams with rich caramel hues

Fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays fascinate beneath the wax polish finish

The elaborate shield back evoking heraldic themes

Graceful, sinuous carvings exude strength and deftness by way of chamfered edges

fig 2. Pair Of, Antique Shield Back Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Hall Seat, Victorian, C.1880

Scrolled leaf motif frames a central lozenge with pierced back splats

Shaped seat pad at a comfortable height of 43.5cm (17.25'')

Sash aprons of superb figuring unite the legs in elegant fashion

Dashing shield carvings decorate the front knees

fig 3. Pair Of, Antique Shield Back Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Hall Seat, Victorian, C.1880

Serpentine cabriole legs to the front terminate with exemplary lion's paw feet

Gently splayed legs to the rear with a square section toe

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This is a highly desirable pair of antique chairs with wonderful shield backs and high quality Scottish oak.

London Fine Antiques

A delight of colour, craftsmanship and grain interest, this pair of chairs will enhance any room or entrance hall. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.