Hepplewhite Shield Back Armchair, Mahogany, New York, circa 1790

Wide armchair in the Hepplewhite style. Shield back decorated with beading and rosettes. Graceful movement: nice, outwardly curving arms, and serpentine seat. Straight, tape...

A Pair of Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Style Mahogany and Upholstered Shield Back Armchairs, with large curved seats with nail hard trims. Measures 25 " in width, 23 " in depth and...

This exquisite pair of circa 1870s Hepplewhite style 'Shield-Back' armchairs are exquisite. We believe the wood to be crafted from solid Mahogany with intricate detailed carved details. The upholstered back and arms provide additional comfort from the traditional open back style of standard Hepplewhite chairs. Acquired from English Antiques specialist Dillingham & Company in 1998, a copy of the receipt is attached in the photo gallery. These 19th Century antique shield back arm chairs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs...

The most exquisitely shaped oval-back Wood & Hogan upholstered armchair. The subtle convolution of the curved back, with its delicate foliage carvings, could have been fashioned only...