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Late C19th Solid Mahogany Set of Eight Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
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Late C19th Solid Mahogany Set of Eight Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

19th century
Sold 16 October 2025 · Beresford Antiques LTD
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Superb quality shield back dining chairs with traditionally upholstered drop in seats The chairs have tapered legs with spade feet and H under stretchers The shield backs are well carved with crisp detailing and no breaks. The drop in seats are not ripped or torn but do have usage marks They may benefit from cleaning but reupholstery is a simple top covering

Dimensions

Carver chair

H 97 cm W 61 cm D 57 cm

H to seat 46 cm

Dining chair

H 96 cm W 53 cm D 52 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated these Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs to the 1890s.

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SA1168520
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Description
Superb quality shield back dining chairs with traditionally upholstered drop in seats The chairs have tapered legs with spade feet and H under stretchers The shield backs are well carved with crisp detailing and no breaks.
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The drop in seats are not ripped or torn but do have usage marks They may benefit from cleaning but reupholstery is a simple top covering.
Beresford Antiques LTD

Dimensions

Carver chair

H 97 cm W 61 cm D 57 cm

H to seat 46 cm

Dining chair

H 96 cm W 53 cm D 52 cm

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Beresford Antiques LTD has dated these Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168520
Beresford Antiques LTD
Beresford Antiques LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Large antique furniture warehouse open to trade and public

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Late C19th Solid Mahogany Set of Eight Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs

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A set of eight dark mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring carved shield backs and patterned upholstered seats.
Late C19th solid mahogany set of eight Hepplewhite style dining chairs
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A set of eight dark mahogany Hepplewhite style dining chairs featuring carved shield backs and patterned upholstered seats.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleHepplewhite revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery fabric
  • ColourDark brown
  • MotifsShield back, Splat carved with urn and drapery, Tapered legs, Upholstered seat pad
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

The Hepplewhite style originated in 18th-century England, popularised by cabinet maker George Hepplewhite, and is characterised by elegant lines, light proportions, and distinct shield-shaped chair backs.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like solid mahogany, utilising traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved details, and upholstered drop-in or fixed seats.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain, hand-cut joinery marks, patination, and construction techniques, distinguishing genuine 18th-century originals from later revival periods.

They can be integrated into contemporary spaces by pairing them with a sleek, minimalist dining table to create a striking contrast between classical craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and treating the timber periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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