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Antique English Pair of Georgian Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Office Desk Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)
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Antique English Pair of Georgian Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Office Desk Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)

18th century
Sold 19 October 2025 · Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Description

Summary:

·      Item: Pair of Georgian Dining Chairs

·      Circa: 1780

·      Provenance: England, UK

·      Wood: Mahogany

·      In the style of Thomas Chippendale (c. 1755 – 1780)

·      Shaped top rail

·      Pierced fretwork back splat

·      Moulded drop-in seat frame

·      Newly upholstered drop in seats

·      Taupe / light grey colour structured cotton upholstery

·      Straight chamfered front legs

·      Rear chamfered sabre legs

·      Original polish & patination

·      Solid in joint & heavy chairs

·      Good quality

·      Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

·      14-day free UK returns policy

 

Description:?This is a fine quality pair of Georgian mahogany dining chairs, circa 1780, in the style of Thomas Chippendale, with newly upholstered seats, in excellent original condition.  The chairs are constructed of solid mahogany and feature a shaped top rail, with a finely executed pierced central fretwork back splat, flanked by vertical moulded rails, featuring a drop-in seat within a fine twin-moulded seat frame.  The seats have been newly upholstered to a professional in a top-quality taupe / light grey structured cotton upholstery.  The underside of the seats has been finished with tradition hessian backing.  The seats are therefore in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are generously filled to ensure they are firm but comfortable at the same time – you do not sink into the seat.  If you do not like the fabric, we will recover the seats in a fabric of your choice (we charge £30 labour per seat).  The pair of Georgian mahogany dining chairs feature moulded chamfered block legs to the front, with sabre legs to the rear, united by ‘H’ stretchers for additional strength.  Chairs with chamfered legs denote quality. 

Dimensions:

Height = 94.5cm / 37¼” / 3ft 1¼” 

Width = 53cm / 20?” / 1ft 8”

Depth = 51cm / 20” / 1ft 8”

Back Height = 52cm / 20½” / 1ft 8½”

Seat Height (Centre) = 49cm / 19¼” / 1ft 7¼”

Seat Height (Front Rail) = 42cm / 16½” / 1ft 4½” 

Seat Width = 51cm / 20” / 1ft 8”

Seat Depth = 41cm / 16?” / 1ft 4”

Condition Report:

The chairs have been cleaned and French polished and all loose joints have been glued in our workshop; therefore, the chairs are solid in joint.  The seats have been finished with tradition hessian backing to the undersides.  Therefore, the seats are in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are well padded and firm but comfortable at the same time – you do not sink into the seat. As the Georgian dining chairs retain the original polish, the frames boast a lovely original colour and patination that has some variation.  They are solid in joint (not loose or wobbly) and are ready to use.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). 

 

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. 

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA.  Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. 

 

Ref. 113714

Physical Dimensions
Height
94.5cm (37.20")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1158722
Dealers Internal Reference
113714
Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description
Summary:

·      Item: Pair of Georgian Dining Chairs

·      Circa: 1780

·      Provenance: England, UK

·      Wood: Mahogany

·      In the style of Thomas Chippendale (c. 1755 – 1780)

·      Shaped top rail

fig 1. Two antique Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring pierced splat backs and grey upholstered drop-in seats.
fig 1. Antique English Pair of Georgian Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Office Desk Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)

·      Pierced fretwork back splat

·      Moulded drop-in seat frame

·      Newly upholstered drop in seats

·      Taupe / light grey colour structured cotton upholstery

·      Straight chamfered front legs

fig 2. Two antique Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring pierced splat backs and grey upholstered drop-in seats.
fig 2. Antique English Pair of Georgian Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Office Desk Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)

·      Rear chamfered sabre legs

·      Original polish & patination

·      Solid in joint & heavy chairs

·      Good quality

·      Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

·      14-day free UK returns policy

fig 3. Two antique Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring pierced splat backs and grey upholstered drop-in seats.
fig 3. Antique English Pair of Georgian Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Office Desk Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)

 

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Description:?This is a fine quality pair of Georgian mahogany dining chairs, circa 1780, in the style of Thomas Chippendale, with newly upholstered seats, in excellent original condition.
Yolanda Gray Antiques

  The chairs are constructed of solid mahogany and feature a shaped top rail, with a finely executed pierced central fretwork back splat, flanked by vertical moulded rails, featuring a drop-in seat within a fine twin-moulded seat frame.  The seats have been newly upholstered to a professional in a top-quality taupe / light grey structured cotton upholstery.  The underside of the seats has been finished with tradition hessian backing.  The seats are therefore in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are generously filled to ensure they are firm but comfortable at the same time – you do not sink into the seat.  If you do not like the fabric, we will recover the seats in a fabric of your choice (we charge £30 labour per seat).  The pair of Georgian mahogany dining chairs feature moulded chamfered block legs to the front, with sabre legs to the rear, united by ‘H’ stretchers for additional strength.  Chairs with chamfered legs denote quality. 

fig 4. Two antique Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring pierced splat backs and grey upholstered drop-in seats.
fig 4. Antique English Pair of Georgian Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Office Desk Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)

Dimensions:

Height = 94.5cm / 37¼” / 3ft 1¼” 

Width = 53cm / 20?” / 1ft 8”

Depth = 51cm / 20” / 1ft 8”

Back Height = 52cm / 20½” / 1ft 8½”

Seat Height (Centre) = 49cm / 19¼” / 1ft 7¼”

Seat Height (Front Rail) = 42cm / 16½” / 1ft 4½” 

fig 5. Two antique Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring pierced splat backs and grey upholstered drop-in seats.
fig 5. Antique English Pair of Georgian Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Office Desk Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)

Seat Width = 51cm / 20” / 1ft 8”

Seat Depth = 41cm / 16?” / 1ft 4”

Condition Report:

The chairs have been cleaned and French polished and all loose joints have been glued in our workshop; therefore, the chairs are solid in joint.  The seats have been finished with tradition hessian backing to the undersides.  Therefore, the seats are in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are well padded and firm but comfortable at the same time – you do not sink into the seat. As the Georgian dining chairs retain the original polish, the frames boast a lovely original colour and patination that has some variation.  They are solid in joint (not loose or wobbly) and are ready to use.

fig 6. Two antique Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring pierced splat backs and grey upholstered drop-in seats.
fig 6. Antique English Pair of Georgian Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Office Desk Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). 

 

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. 

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA.  Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. 

 

Ref. 113714

Height
94.5cm (37.20")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158722
Dealers Internal Ref
113714
Yolanda Gray Antiques
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Trade Associations

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Antique English Pair of Georgian Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Office Desk Dining Chairs (Circa 1780)
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, Straight legs, Drop-in seat, H-stretcher
  • SizeH 94.5 cm (37 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

Georgian furniture, spanning the reigns of the first four Georges, is characterised by classical proportions, symmetry, and the transition from walnut to mahogany as the primary timber. Designs often incorporate influences from Palladianism, Gothic revival, and Chinese export styles, spearheaded by master cabinetmakers like Thomas Chippendale.

Authentic period pieces were predominantly constructed from solid Honduran mahogany, valued for its strength and rich grain. Construction relied heavily on traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut dovetails, and corner blocks for structural stability.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber patination, tool marks, and joinery. Genuine 18th-century pieces exhibit natural wax build-up, hand-sawn secondary woods on the undersides, and minor imperfections consistent with hand-tooling rather than modern machinery.

These pieces function effectively as contrast elements in modern or transitional interiors, pairing well with minimalist dining tables or serving as accent seating in studies. Their rich timber tones add warmth and historical texture to neutral spaces.

Maintenance requires keeping timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking and fading. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasional application of natural beeswax preserves the finish without sealing the wood.
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