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Set Eight Mahogany Dining Chairs
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Set Eight Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th century
Description

Made around the latter part of the 19th century we are pleased to offer this good clean set of eight Hepplewhite style dining chairs.

SMALL AMOUNT OF RESTORATION

The chairs stand strong and sound and the upholstery is in good condition.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Height (for armchairs) 39 ins

Width across arms 23 ins

Depth 19 ins

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated these Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 06746979
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Carved wheat-ear cresting on the shield splats: late Victorian revival of Hepplewhite patterns.
Square tapered legs braced by H-stretchers: sturdy late nineteenth-century cabinet making.
Gentle rubbing along the shaped mahogany armrests: decades of handling.
Darkened patina in the carved recesses: accumulated beeswax and dust.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA820997
Description
Made around the latter part of the 19th century we are pleased to offer this good clean set of eight Hepplewhite style dining chairs.

SMALL AMOUNT OF RESTORATION

The chairs stand strong and sound and the upholstery is in good condition.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Height (for armchairs) 39 ins

Width across arms 23 ins

Depth 19 ins

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated these Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 06746979
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Carved wheat-ear cresting on the shield splats: late Victorian revival of Hepplewhite patterns.
Square tapered legs braced by H-stretchers: sturdy late nineteenth-century cabinet making.
Gentle rubbing along the shaped mahogany armrests: decades of handling.
Darkened patina in the carved recesses: accumulated beeswax and dust.

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
99cm (38.98")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA820997
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the James Ribbons Antiques Profile Page

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A set of eight dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield backs, tapered square legs, and cream upholstered seats, including two armchairs and six side chairs.
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Archive I A set of eight dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield backs, tapered square legs, and cream upholstered seats, including two armchairs and six side chairs.

Set Eight Mahogany Dining Chairs

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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
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Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
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A set of eight dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield backs, tapered square legs, and cream upholstered seats, including two armchairs and six side chairs.
Set eight mahogany dining chairs
Ref: SA820997
A set of eight dark mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield backs, tapered square legs, and cream upholstered seats, including two armchairs and six side chairs.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleHepplewhite
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShield back, Pierced splat, H-stretcher, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This set of eight Hepplewhite style dining chairs dates from 1890 and comprises two carver armchairs and six side chairs. Each dark brown mahogany chair has a shield back with a pierced splat, cream upholstered drop-in seats, straight tapered legs, and H-stretchers. The armchairs incorporate curved armrests attached to the front supports, and the wood displays visible grain patterns under a polished finish. Measuring 99 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 48 cm deep, the set provides substantial seating around a dining table in a traditional dining room or a formal reception space. The chairs stand strong and sound with a small amount of restoration, and the upholstery remains in good condition.

FAQs

Hepplewhite style dining chairs are known for their delicate Neoclassical proportions and distinctive curved backrest shapes, particularly shield, heart, or oval forms. The splats inside the shield are often pierced and feature carved decorative motifs such as wheat sheaves, lyres, feathers, or drapery swags.

During the Georgian period, mahogany was the preferred hardwood for high-quality furniture due to its durability, fine grain, and deep reddish-brown tone. Seats were typically upholstered in silk, damask, leather, or horsehair, secured over timber frames with brass studding.

Authentic period chairs exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, irregular dovetails, and subtle variations in hand-carved details. Examining the underside of the seat frame often reveals hand-sawn timber surfaces and historical wear consistent with age.

Antique mahogany chairs can be paired with contemporary dining tables made of marble, glass, or light oak to create an eclectic contrast. Re-upholstering the seats in modern textured fabrics, such as linen or boucle, helps integrate classical forms into contemporary colour schemes.

Maintain the mahogany framework by dusting regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the chairs away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and fabric fading.
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