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Description

A closely related set of three chairs is held at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin.

Structurally sound with general wear and tear. A minor and historic repair to the base of one back leg and some concentrated scratch marks to one rail, (see image)

94cm high x 54cm wide x 48cm deep

Irish Furniture-The Knight of Glin and James Peil, published for The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, 2007. p213, figure 41.

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Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Georgian Walnut Side Chairs to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1084823

Description

A closely related set of three chairs is held at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin.

Structurally sound with general wear and tear.

“

A minor and historic repair to the base of one back leg and some concentrated scratch marks to one rail, (see image).

Jeckyll & Co

fig 1. A pair of antique George III walnut side chairs featuring pierced splat backs and upholstered drop-in seats. — fig 1. A Pair of Irish George III Walnut Side Chairs, C.1770

94cm high x 54cm wide x 48cm deep

Irish Furniture-The Knight of Glin and James Peil, published for The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, 2007. p213, figure 41.

Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated these Georgian Walnut Side Chairs to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94cm (37.01")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1084823

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialWalnut, Upholstery Fabric
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPierced splat back, Upholstered drop-in seat, Straight stretchers, Square section legs
SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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The George III style, spanning the mid-to-late 18th century, is characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and a transition from heavy walnut to lighter mahogany and exotic woods, incorporating influences from Palladianism, Rococo, and Neoclassicism.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, often incorporating mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved details, and upholstered drop-in seats covered in horsehair, wool, or silk damask.

Authenticity is assessed through timber patina, hand-cut joinery methods, tool marks visible on secondary woods, appropriate wear patterns on the feet, and construction techniques consistent with 18th-century workshop practices.

Pairing historical wooden seating with contemporary clean-lined tables or minimalist spaces creates a curated, eclectic aesthetic that highlights the craftsmanship and rich texture of the antique piece.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.