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Antique Set of 12 Twelve Ten Plus Two 10 +2) Walnut 19th Century Spoon Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs. C.1870.
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Antique Set of 12 Twelve Ten Plus Two 10 +2) Walnut 19th Century Spoon Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs. C.1870.

19th century
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Antique set of 12 twelve mahogany/walnut Victorian 19th century upholstered dining chairs. This antique set of 10 ten plus two 2 spoon back dining chairs comprise ten singles and two carver armchairs. They are extremely comfortable and have a generous seat upholstered in a good quality pale blue leather hide. The backs are curved so mould into the sitters back and the rake on them is slightly reclined for added comfort, All are raised on turned legs and swivel castors. Circa 1870. Good original condition but not restored. Measure 20”w x 35”h x 20”d

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Height
88.9002cm (35.00")
Width
50.8001cm (20.00")
Depth
50.8001cm (20.00")
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CJ Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA91702
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RETIREMENT SALE. 50% OFF. WAS £5995. NOW £2950.FREE DELIVERY

Antique set of 12 twelve mahogany/walnut Victorian 19th century upholstered dining chairs.

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This antique set of 10 ten plus two 2 spoon back dining chairs comprise ten singles and two carver armchairs.
CJ Antiques

They are extremely comfortable and have a generous seat upholstered in a good quality pale blue leather hide. The backs are curved so mould into the sitters back and the rake on them is slightly reclined for added comfort, All are raised on turned legs and swivel castors. Circa 1870. Good original condition but not restored. Measure 20”w x 35”h x 20”d

Height
88.9002cm (35.00")
Width
50.8001cm (20.00")
Depth
50.8001cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

CJ Antiques has dated these Victorian Walnut Dining Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA91702
Dealers Internal Ref
45609
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Archive I A set of twelve 19th-century Victorian walnut dining chairs featuring carved spoon backs, blue leather upholstered seats, and turned legs with castors.

Antique Set of 12 Twelve Ten Plus Two 10 +2) Walnut 19th Century Spoon Back Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs. C.1870.

Archive II A set of twelve 19th-century Victorian walnut dining chairs featuring carved spoon backs, blue leather upholstered seats, and turned legs with castors. View II
Archive III A set of twelve 19th-century Victorian walnut dining chairs featuring carved spoon backs, blue leather upholstered seats, and turned legs with castors. View III
Archive IV A set of twelve 19th-century Victorian walnut dining chairs featuring carved spoon backs, blue leather upholstered seats, and turned legs with castors. View IV
Archive V A set of twelve 19th-century Victorian walnut dining chairs featuring carved spoon backs, blue leather upholstered seats, and turned legs with castors. View V
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A set of twelve 19th-century Victorian walnut dining chairs featuring carved spoon backs, blue leather upholstered seats, and turned legs with castors.
Antique set of 12 twelve ten plus two 10 +2) walnut 19th century spoon back leather upholstered dining chairs. C.1870.
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A set of twelve 19th-century Victorian walnut dining chairs featuring carved spoon backs, blue leather upholstered seats, and turned legs with castors.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Leather, Brass
  • ColourWalnut Brown, Blue
  • MotifsSpoon back, turned legs, carved splat, brass castors
  • SizeH 88.9002 cm (35 in) x W 50.8001 cm (20 in) x D 50.8001 cm (20 in)

This set of twelve Victorian dining chairs dates from the nineteenth century around 1870 and comprises ten single chairs and two armchairs. The suite is constructed from walnut with a warm brown timber tone, paired with pale blue leather upholstery on the generous seats. Each piece displays a spoon back design with a carved central splat, rounded side uprights, and a slightly reclined rake for comfort. The visible details include turned front legs fitted with brass castors, moulded frames, and visible surface wear to the leather hide reflecting their un-restored original condition. These chairs measure 88.9 cm high, 50.8 cm wide, and 50.8 cm deep, providing practical proportions for daily use. They suit a formal dining room or a traditional English country house interior, where they can be arranged around a large dining table to seat guests comfortably during meals. The sturdy construction and classic Victorian styling make them a functional addition to period homes and heritage properties.

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Victorian spoon back dining chairs feature a distinct concave backrest contoured similarly to the bowl of a spoon, popularised during the mid-to-late 19th century to offer ergonomic support and refined proportion.

These chairs were crafted using solid dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, fitted with internal webbing, horsehair padding, and covered in leather or woven upholstery.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved splats, original brass or iron castors on turned front legs, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and natural grain patination consistent with age.

Period walnut dining chairs can be integrated with modern timber or stone dining tables to form an intentional contrast between historic wood craftsmanship and contemporary architectural lines.

Apply natural beeswax polish to the carved walnut frames annually and treat the leather seats with a dedicated wax conditioner to preserve flexibility and prevent surface drying.
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