$3,995 / set
Kindel Dining Chairs Shield Back Model 76-082
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Kindel Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs Model 76-082 These Shield Back Dining Chairs featu...
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.25 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in
Kindel Furniture Hepplewhite Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Federal or Hepplewhite style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with pink, green, and cream upholstered seats...
Upholstery, Mahogany
KINDEL Mahogany Georgian Hepplewhite Shield Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A set of six dining chairs in the Georgian Hepplewhite style by Kindel Furniture.
Mahogany, Fabric
KINDEL Mahogany Georgian Hepplewhite Shield Dining Side Chairs - Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of dining side chairs in the Georgian Hepplewhite style by Kindel Furniture.
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Italian Duncan Phyfe Style Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Wood
$4,995 / set
H 38.5 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Kindel Furniture Federal Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Me...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,595 / set
H 39 in W 20.47 in D 24 in
Baker Furniture Federal Carved Mahogany Shield Back Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Hepplewhite style shield back side chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,500 / set
H 34 in W 17 in D 18 in
Set of Four Federal Style Solid Mahogany Upholstered Dining Chairs, Refinished
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Four mid-century Century Federal Style Mahogany Reupholstered Dining Chairs. Recently refinished and Reupholstered. Great vintage condition Measures 17" in width, 18" in dept...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,800
H 35 in W 21 in D 19 in
Set of Six Neo Regency Dining Chairs attributed to The Baker Furniture Company
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Neo Regency style X back dining chairs, having solid wood ( mahogany or walnut ) frames, with upholstered seats and backrests. The set includes four side, and two arm ch...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Ten Antique Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of ten antique shield back dining chairs in the Sheraton style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, they have beautifully...
Cotton, Wood
$3,900
H 38 in W 24 in D 22 in
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 6 19th century federal style shield back mahogany dining chairs, recently reupholstered. Great quality carving throughout.
Mahogany
Set of 6 Governor Alston Arm Chairs From Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Canton, OH
6 Governor Alston Dining Chairs from Baker. One of the most recognizable and sought after pieces from the Baker collections. Most of these examples are finished in black lacquer, rar...
Wood
4 Hepplewhite Design George III Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
4 Hepplewhite Design George III Mahogany Dining Chairs with Square Legs and Harris Tweed Upholsetered Seats - 21"w x 18"d x 35"h (17.5" to the seat)
Mahogany
$1,995 / set
H 44 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
French Provincial Mahogany Dining Chairs by Bau Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Bau Furniture 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Mahogany
Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine set of eight mahogany dining chairs in the Hepplewhite style, dating to around 1920 The set comprises four single chairs and two armchairs, all with elegant shield-shaped back...
Mahogany
$1,795 / set
H 39.75 in W 21 in D 23 in
Queen Anne Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs by Stanley, Set of Four
By Stanley Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Queen Anne or Georgian style side chairs or dining chairs By Stanley Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 21...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,245 / set
H 42 in W 23 in D 24 in
French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cane, Wood
Set of Two Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Side chairs in the manner of George Hepplewhite. With a carved shield back and vase carved splat above an upholstered seat, on carved acanthus turned and fluted tapering legs. Dimen...
Wood
Set 8 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Mahogany Diners
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine set of eight Hepplewhite style dining chairs, crafted in richly figured mahogany and displaying the elegant neoclassical lines associated with the late 18th century Hepplewhit...
Mahogany
Set of 6 Kindel Queen Anne Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Set of 6 Kindel Queen Anne Style Mahogany Dining Chairs Dimensions: Side chairs - 39.5" Tall X 24" Wide X 19" Deep Arm chairs - 28" Wide X 19" Deep X 39.5" Tall These stunning cha...
Mahogany
Set Of Six Antique Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Restoration recommended for this set of Hepplewhite Style chairs dating to the 1920's and possibly earlier. Including two arm and four side chairs. With shaped carved crest rails and...
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Set Hepplewhite Dining Chairs Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Mahogany Hepplewhite Style inlaid Dining Chairs. These Rather Pretty Chairs Stand upon Tapered Legs. The Seats Being of a Stuff Over Form (very comfortable) the Backs of The...
Mahogany
$2,295 / set
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 16.5 in
Set Of Eight Antique Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of eight finely crafted Hepplewhite style mahogany dining side chairs. Each with carved frames and openwork Fan back splats with a running scroll band and leaves. Raised on sq...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,350 / set
H 34 in W 18 in D 19 in
Pair of Antique Mahogany Hepplewhite Revival Chairs Denmark 1900s
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A beautiful pair of antique Danish chairs made around 1900, inspired by the classic English Hepplewhite style. Each chair has a shield-shaped back with a fine inlay of an urn, slim t...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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