Summary:
• Item: Dining Chairs
• Circa: 1780 & later
• Number of chairs: 8
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Mahogany
• Harlequin (matched) set
• 6 Side Chairs
• 2 Armchairs
• Chippendale design
• Serpentine top rail
• Exquisite carved pierced fretwork back
• Moulded drop-in seat frame
• Newly upholstered seats
• Structured cotton upholstery
• Block moulded front legs
• Sabre rear legs
• Original polish & patination
• Excellent quality
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique set of eight harlequin English Georgian Chippendale mahogany dining chairs, circa 1780 and later, with newly upholstered seats, in good original condition. The set consists of six side chairs and two armchairs, incorporating period Georgian chairs and some later Victorian (circa 1880) dining chairs. The chairs are constructed of solid mahogany and feature a serpentine top rail, above a finely executed pierced fretwork central splat, flanked by vertical rails. There are two different back designs to the side chairs, but they compliment each other very well and are nominally similar (one is a narrower and straighter design, the other curvier and more rounded). Incorporating a drop-in seat design, the seat frames are finely moulded. The seats have been newly upholstered in top quality hardwearing silk damask upholstery, with traditional hessian material to the underside. Therefore, the seats are in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are firm but comfortable; you do not sink into the seat. The chairs rest on straight legs to the front, with sabre legs to the rear and feature ‘H’ shape stretchers for additional strength.
The armchairs are individual chairs, but compliment the design of the singles, with the addition of two splayed, shaped arms, secured by shaped vertical supports. One armchair is notably larger than the other. The larger armchair features a pierced fretwork central splat that is very similar to the three side chairs with the more rounded splat design. The smaller armchair boasts a more unique central splat design, with elegant, sweeping lines and gentle curves. However, it does not detract from the other chairs. The armchairs may function well in a ‘his/hers’ arrangement. Both armchairs feature single side stretchers and twin horizontal stretchers.
The chairs feature a rich dark brown mahogany colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a lovely colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
The chairs would look superb in the dining or boardroom. They would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are extremely functional. So, don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
These dining chairs are in good original condition. This is a harlequin (matched) set, incorporating period Georgian chairs and some later Victorian (circa 1880) dining chairs. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, frames and legs, but nothing significant considering the age of them. The seats have been newly upholstered; therefore, the fabric is in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can re-cover the seats in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seats re-covered, please contact us for a quote. The chairs retain the original polish; therefore, they boast a fantastic patination and colour, which cannot be recreated if the chairs were re-polished. This is a harlequin (matched) set, assembled from other incomplete sets. The chairs are solid in joint; they do not wobble and they are ready to use.
Large Armchair Dimensions:
External height = 105.6cm or 41⅝” or 3ft 5⅝”
External width = 64.2cm or 25¼” or 2ft 1¼”
External depth = 62.5cm or 24⅝” or 2ft ⅝”
Seat height = 50cm or 19⅝” or 1ft 7⅝”
Seat width (between arms) = 52.2cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Seat width (whole of seat) = 56cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
Seat depth = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Arm Height = 69.4cm or 27⅜” or 2ft 3⅜”
Back height = 62cm or 24½” or 2ft ½”
Small Armchair Dimensions:
External height = 98.1cm or 38⅝” or 3ft 2⅝”
External width = 56cm or 22” or 1ft 10”
External depth = 54.5cm or 21½” or 1ft 9½”
Seat height = 49cm or 19⅜” or 1ft 7⅜”
Seat width (between arms) = 47.5cm or 18¾” or 1ft 6¾”
Seat width (whole of seat) = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Seat depth = 41.5cm or 16⅜” or 1ft 4⅜”
Arm Height = 68.4cm or 27” or 2ft 3”
Back height = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Side Chair Dimensions (Wider, curvier splat design):
Height = 93.3cm or 36¾” or 3ft ¾”
Width = 54.3cm or 21⅜” or 1ft 9⅜”
Depth = 51.5cm or 20¼” or 1ft 8¼”
Seat Height = 48cm or 18⅞ or 1ft 6⅞”
Seat Width = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Seat Depth = 39cm or 1ft 3⅜” or 1ft 3⅜”
Back Height = 47.5cm or 18¾ or 1ft 6¾”
Side Chair Dimensions (Narrower, straighter splat design):
Height = 96.7cm or 38” or 3ft 2”
Width = 50.6cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Depth = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Seat Height = 50cm or 19⅝” or 1ft 7⅝”
Seat Width = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Seat Depth = 37cm or 14½” or 1ft 2½”
Back Height = 48.5cm or 19⅛” or 1ft 7⅛”
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