Sold: A Set of Four George III Mahogany Dining Chairs. 18th Century

Name: A Set of Four George III Mahogany Dining Chairs.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1127880
Price: 165 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A set of four dark mahogany dining chairs featuring open backs with vertical splats and patterned upholstered drop-in seats.

A set of four George III mahogany dining chairs.

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Upholstery fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOpen shield-style back, Vertical carved splats, Drop-in upholstered seat, Straight tapered legs
SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

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The George III style spans the mid-to-late 18th century, characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the transition from heavy mahogany designs to lighter, more elegant neoclassical forms influenced by designers such as Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton.

Primary construction typically relied on dense, imported Cuban or Honduras mahogany, valued for its strength and rich grain. Secondary structural woods often included pine or beech, while seats were traditionally webbed, stuffed with horsehair, and upholstered in patterned textiles.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, tool marks from hand planes, oxidisation patterns on the underside, and the presence of shrinkage cracks consistent with age rather than modern mechanical manufacturing.

These pieces can be paired with a contemporary minimalist dining table to create a deliberate contrast of eras, adding historical depth and warmth to a modern dining space.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the polished wood surface.

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A Set of Four George III Mahogany Dining Chairs.