Name: Late 18th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Carver Chair. Circa 1790
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1033309
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

Sold 14 December 2024 · Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

This “Late 18th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Carver Chair. Circa 1790” found a buyer.

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Description

Late 18th century mahogany Hepplewhite carver chair on fluted tapered legs, Circa £1780

Width 23 ins / 58 cms

Depth 19 ins / 48.5 cms

Height 35 1/4 ins / 89.5 cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

89.5cm (35.24")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

48.5cm (19.09")

Declaration

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Carver Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1033309

Dealers Internal Reference

16390

Description

Late 18th century mahogany Hepplewhite carver chair on fluted tapered legs, Circa £1780

Width 23 ins / 58 cms

Depth 19 ins / 48.5 cms

Height 35 1/4 ins / 89.5 cms

Physical Dimensions

Height

89.5cm (35.24")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

48.5cm (19.09")

Date of Manufacture

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Carver Chair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1033309

Dealers Internal Ref

16390

About the Dealer

Guy Dennler Antiques and Interiors

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2021

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An antique late 18th-century Hepplewhite mahogany carver chair with a shield-shaped splat back, scroll arms, and a neutral upholstered seat.

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Half Moon Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3LN
United Kingdom

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ObjectArmchairs
Period18th century
StyleHepplewhite
MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsShield-shaped back splat, Tapered spade feet, Scroll-over arms, Carved wheatear detail
SizeH 89.5 cm (35 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 48.5 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Hepplewhite is a neoclassical furniture style popular in the late 18th century, defined by graceful curves, slender tapered legs, and shield or heart-shaped chair backs inspired by designer George Hepplewhite.

These chairs are predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or satinwood, often featuring hand-carved details and traditionally upholstered drop-in seats covered in horsehair fabric or modern textiles.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, signs of age-related patina, hand-carved rather than moulded motifs, and timber shrinkage consistent with two centuries of history.

An antique carver chair can be paired with a minimalist modern dining table to create a striking contrast, or used as a standalone statement desk chair in a study to add historical depth and architectural interest.

Maintain mahogany furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, and nourish the timber periodically with natural beeswax rather than silicone-based polishes.