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Set of Eight Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
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Set of Eight Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 December 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A superb set of eight antique mahogany shield back dining chairs, consisting of six straight side chairs and two with arms. They were made in England, they date from around the 1900-1920 period.

The quality is outstanding, the tops of the backs have triple curves and exquisite carvings inside the backs, including “Prince of Wales Feathers” and other fine details. The legs are tapered with spade end feet, each chair has four cross stretchers between the legs, which are designed to give the chairs more strength.

We have had the frames re-polished, the seats have been newly upholstered in a cream natural cotton fabric. The condition is excellent for their age, with some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width carvers – 24 inches , 61 cm

Width side chairs – 22 inches , 56 cm

Depth – 23 inches , 59 cm

Height – 37 inches , 94 cm

Seat height – 19 inches , 48 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated these Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

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SA1174826
Dealers Internal Reference
11337
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A superb set of eight antique mahogany shield back dining chairs, consisting of six straight side chairs and two with arms. They were made in England, they date from around the 1900-1920 period.
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The quality is outstanding, the tops of the backs have triple curves and exquisite carvings inside the backs, including “Prince of Wales Feathers” and other fine details.
Marylebone Antiques

The legs are tapered with spade end feet, each chair has four cross stretchers between the legs, which are designed to give the chairs more strength.

fig 1. A set of eight antique mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield backs and upholstered light-coloured seats.
fig 1. Set of Eight Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs

We have had the frames re-polished, the seats have been newly upholstered in a cream natural cotton fabric. The condition is excellent for their age, with some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width carvers – 24 inches , 61 cm

Width side chairs – 22 inches , 56 cm

Depth – 23 inches , 59 cm

Height – 37 inches , 94 cm

Seat height – 19 inches , 48 cm

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated these Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174826
Dealers Internal Ref
11337
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A set of eight antique mahogany dining chairs featuring carved shield backs and upholstered light-coloured seats.
Set of Eight Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsShield backrest, Pierced splat, Tapered legs, Upholstered drop-in seat
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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Shield back chair designs gained prominence during the late 18th century, largely popularized by notable English cabinetmakers such as George Hepplewhite, who drew inspiration from neoclassical French and Roman motifs.

These pieces are typically constructed from dense tropical hardwoods like mahogany, utilizing traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon frames, hand-carved splats, and upholstered drop-in or webbed seats.

Authentic pieces are identified by hand-cut joinery, subtle asymmetries in hand-carved elements, period-appropriate timber patination, and construction methods characteristic of 18th or 19th-century cabinetmaking workshops.

Pairing dark wood antique seating with contemporary minimalist tables or neutral surroundings creates a balanced interior scheme that highlights the craftsmanship of the period pieces without overwhelming the space.

Maintain antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking, applying occasional microcrystalline wax, and cleaning upholstery with specialized gentle fabrics cleaners.
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