Name: A Set of Eight Mahogany Shield Back Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1195199
Price: 345 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Robert Dee

Sold 23 February 2026 · Robert Dee

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Description

An excellent set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs including two carver chairs.

The shaped back with a carved central urn shaped splat with Prince of Wales feathers. The drop in seats are upholstered in a pale green and cream material and the serpentine front seat rail is supported by reeded square tapering legs on spade feet.

The chairs are very sturdy.Circa 1920.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated these Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1195199

Description

An excellent set of eight Hepplewhite style mahogany dining chairs including two carver chairs.

The shaped back with a carved central urn shaped splat with Prince of Wales feathers.

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The drop in seats are upholstered in a pale green and cream material and the serpentine front seat rail is supported by reeded square tapering legs on spade feet.

Robert Dee

The chairs are very sturdy.Circa 1920.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Dee has dated these Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1195199

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Robert Dee

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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Telephone 07836 565242

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North Carlton
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 2RR
United Kingdom

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleHepplewhite
MaterialMahogany, Fabric
ColourDeep Brown
MotifsShield backrest, Carved splat, Upholstered seat
SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The Hepplewhite style, popular in the late 18th century, is characterised by graceful lines, light construction, contrasting veneers, and distinctive chair back designs such as the shield, heart, and oval shapes.

These pieces were typically crafted from high-quality hardwoods like mahogany, satinwood, and sometimes ash or beech for secondary framing, often featuring hand-carved details and upholstered drop-in seats.

Authentic pieces from the period often display hand-cut joinery, traditional hand-carved motifs like urns and swags, timber shrinkage patterns, and appropriate patina consistent with late 18th-century cabinet-making techniques.

These chairs pair effectively with contemporary or minimalist dining tables to create a striking contrast, blending classical craftsmanship with clean, modern lines for an eclectic yet balanced dining space.

Maintain antique mahogany by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning with a soft, dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax rather than modern silicone polishes.