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Late C19th Hepplewhite Revival George III Period Style Mahogany Chair-back Settee.
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for sale €995     $1,080
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Late C19th Hepplewhite Revival George III Period Style Mahogany Chair-back Settee.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Late C19th Hepplewhite revival George III period style mahogany chair-back settee.

Elegant small-scale double shield-back mahogany-framed settee with ‘Prince of Wales’ feather plumes and satinwood inlaid ‘wheatsheaf’ detail , open carved detail panel to the centre joining the two decorative chair-backs. The whole frame with box-wood stringing detai.

Serpentine shaped front seat , raised on box-wood strung square-section tapering legs with ‘spade’ feet . The shaped out-swept arms each with a satinwood inlaid circular fan patera to the ends .

A finely-made decorative settee which would work well as a window seat or in a bedroom setting.

Stripped back to the original hessian base covering ready for re-upholstery to client’s own specification.

The frame in excellent original condition with a minor historic repair to the centre of the back frame . All inlay present and complete.

H (full) 36”

H (seat) 15”

W 43”

D 20”

England c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Hepplewhite Chair Back Settee to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06469464
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Satinwood inlay with penwork shading: typical high-grade late Victorian cabinet work.
Multiple tack holes along the seat rail: evidence of several past upholsteries.
Square tapering legs ending in spade feet: standard late nineteenth-century revival proportions.
Pared-down pierced central cresting: joining technique used on late Victorian double-backs.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA781352
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 213
Dealers Notes

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 .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

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:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

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.

Description
Late C19th Hepplewhite revival George III period style mahogany chair-back settee.

Elegant small-scale double shield-back mahogany-framed settee with ‘Prince of Wales’ feather plumes and satinwood inlaid ‘wheatsheaf’ detail , open carved detail panel to the centre joining the two decorative chair-backs. The whole frame with box-wood stringing detai.

“
Serpentine shaped front seat , raised on box-wood strung square-section tapering legs with ‘spade’ feet.
M Lees and Sons

. The shaped out-swept arms each with a satinwood inlaid circular fan patera to the ends .

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century mahogany double chair-back settee featuring shield-shaped backs with satinwood plume inlay and tapered legs.
fig 1. Late C19th Hepplewhite Revival George III Period Style Mahogany Chair-back Settee.

A finely-made decorative settee which would work well as a window seat or in a bedroom setting.

Stripped back to the original hessian base covering ready for re-upholstery to client’s own specification.

The frame in excellent original condition with a minor historic repair to the centre of the back frame . All inlay present and complete.

H (full) 36”

H (seat) 15”

W 43”

D 20”

England c.1870

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Hepplewhite Chair Back Settee to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 06469464
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Satinwood inlay with penwork shading: typical high-grade late Victorian cabinet work.
Multiple tack holes along the seat rail: evidence of several past upholsteries.
Square tapering legs ending in spade feet: standard late nineteenth-century revival proportions.
Pared-down pierced central cresting: joining technique used on late Victorian double-backs.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
108cm (42.52")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA781352
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 213
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A late nineteenth-century mahogany double chair-back settee featuring shield-shaped backs with satinwood plume inlay and tapered legs.

Late C19th Hepplewhite Revival George III Period Style Mahogany Chair-back Settee.

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Archive XII A late nineteenth-century mahogany double chair-back settee featuring shield-shaped backs with satinwood plume inlay and tapered legs. View XII
Archive XIII A late nineteenth-century mahogany double chair-back settee featuring shield-shaped backs with satinwood plume inlay and tapered legs. View XIII
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 370
Items Sold 1,603
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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A late nineteenth-century mahogany double chair-back settee featuring shield-shaped backs with satinwood plume inlay and tapered legs.
Late C19th Hepplewhite revival George III period style mahogany chair-back settee.
Ref: SA781352
A late nineteenth-century mahogany double chair-back settee featuring shield-shaped backs with satinwood plume inlay and tapered legs.
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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleHepplewhite Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood Inlay, Hessian
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShield back, Plume inlay, Tapered legs, Curved armrests
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This late nineteenth-century Hepplewhite revival settee is executed in warm brown mahogany with contrasting satinwood inlay, boxwood stringing, and a natural hessian fabric cover. The small-scale double chair-back design incorporates shield-shaped backs featuring Prince of Wales feather plumes, a wheatsheaf detail, an open carved centre panel joining the backs, shaped out-swept arms with satinwood inlaid circular fan paterae at the ends, a serpentine front seat, and square-section tapering legs with spade feet. The frame remains in excellent original condition with a minor historic repair to the centre of the back frame, and the piece is stripped back to the original hessian base covering ready for re-upholstery. The dimensions are 87 cm high, 108 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Suitable for placement as a window seat or in a bedroom setting, this decorative seating piece functions effectively in traditional interiors. The exposed natural hessian upholstery provides a neutral textured base for bespoke finishing, while the intricate inlaid details and classical silhouette contribute a refined decorative presence to living spaces.

FAQs

The Hepplewhite style, named after eighteenth-century cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite, is characterised by light, graceful proportions, shield-shaped backrests, tapered legs, and detailed marquetry or wheat plume motifs.

Chair-back settees from this period were predominantly crafted from solid mahogany, frequently adorned with satinwood or boxwood marquetry inlay, and feature woven webbing or Hessian foundation bases for drop-in upholstered seats.

Authentic nineteenth-century Hepplewhite revival pieces feature clean joinery, hand-carved or inlaid shield backs with classic motifs like the Prince of Wales feather or wheat sheaf, and square tapered legs ending in block or spade feet.

A chair-back settee functions effectively in an entryway, formal hallway, or beneath a window, providing structured seating while allowing light to filter through the open shield backrests.

Maintain mahogany woodwork by dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, ensuring the frame is kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage.
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