Hepplewhite Armchairs

Hepplewhite Spider Back Mahogany Armchair, Paisley Upholstery, Late 20th Century A beautifully executed Hepplewhite spider back armchair in solid mahogany, produced by a quality American or English manufacturer in the late 20th century in faithful reproduction of one of the most celebrated chair designs in the Georgian decorative arts canon. The spider back — George Hepplewhite's ingenious oval back pierced into a radiating web of curved mahogany straps, each intersection accented with a carved rosette — is among the most visually distinctive and technically demanding chair backs in the English neoclassical tradition, requiring exceptional skill in both design and execution. This example presents the full vocabulary of the form with evident quality: the continuous oval back crest rising from the carved arm supports, the spider web lattice with its central carved rosette and accent rosettes at each major intersection, the fluted arm supports with carved rosette terminals, and the serpentine seat rail with carved apron detail. The front legs are the characteristic Hepplewhite tapered square leg with spade feet — clean, precise, and architectural. The rear legs splay gently outward in the period manner, providing both stability and visual elegance. The upholstered seat is fitted in a warm paisley fabric in tones of sage and cream — a period-appropriate pattern that coordinates naturally with the rich dark mahogany frame. The overall quality of the carving — particularly the rosette details and the precision of the spider web lattice — is consistent with the output of quality American reproduction makers working in the traditional furniture idiom. No maker's markings observed; please check the underside of the seat for any label. The Hepplewhite spider back chair...

Pair of armchairs in the classic Hepplewhite style, crafted with fine attention to detail and high-quality workmanship. The frames are made of solid mahogany. The seat, back, and si...

This is a good quality English armchair from the George III, Hepplewhite period, made circa 1785. The hardwood, possibly red walnut, frame has a camel back with a well carved centra...

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

18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore, Circa 1790 Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary wood: Maple, pine...

An Extremely Attractive And Very Fine Quality Late 18th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Period Georgian Mahogany Open Armchair, Or Salon Chair, The Upholstered Oval Back Set Within Rich...

A superb quality and rarely found 18th century Hepplewhite Period mahogany masters armchair of imposing proportions Having carved decoration to pierced splat back over Upholstered...

Supreme elegance in the style of the work of England's great 18th century neoclassical architect and interior designer Robert Adam. Glorious carving. Excellent chair for a desk or ex...

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 ...

A pair mahogany Hepplewhite style arm chairs, each with an oval back enclosing Prince of Wales feathers with draperies and tied ribbons, the shaped arms and serpentine seat set upon ...

These chairs are made in the style of Edward Ferrell. They're modeled in the Hepplewhite style. They're made of mahogany and have cobweb backs.

American Hepplewhite mahogany Martha Washington camel back arm chair with satinwood inlaid scrolled arms, white muslin upholstery, and terminating on tapered squared splayed legs wit...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Hepplewhite Style Prince of Wales Drape Carved Inlay Shield Back Blonde Mahog...

Exceptional pair of vintage armchairs (often referred to as “carvers”) that perfectly embody the refined taste of the Neoclassical/Federal Period, strongly influenced by the designs ...

Supreme elegance in the style of the work of England's great 18th century neoclassical architect and interior designer Robert Adam. Glorious carving. Excellent chair for a desk or ex...

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...

Elegant and graceful hand carved mid-19th century shield back Hepplewhite armchair. The dark mahogany frame is expertly carved all along the frame...

A graceful pair of hand carved mahogany Hepplewhite shield back armchairs. The backs with pierced shields with swags and gilt accents in the Prince of Whales...

A George III style carved mahogany Royal Windsor armchair in the Hepplewhite style. This unusual model of Windsor chair dates from the early 20th century but is based on a period mod...

Antique 19th Century Thames Valley English Gothic Windsor Chair,,, carved seat,, pierced back.,,cabriole legs..Wonderful patina,, Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ...

A refined pair of mahogany open armchairs in the elegant Hepplewhite style Each chair stands on graceful cabriole front legs with swept-back rear legs, giving the pieces a balanced a...

Pair Antique English Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1890's.

Pair of Late 19th-Century Mahogany Hepplewhite-Style Armchairs A very good pair of late 19th-century mahogany open armchairs in the Hepplewhite revival taste, dating to circa 1870–1...

An unusual late 18th Century mahogany library armchair, with fluted top rail and central rosette, above sets of pierced carved splats, repeating the sides, supporting shaped arms, wi...

Pair of Late 18th Century English Painted Hepplewhite Armchairs These beautiful chairs still maintain the original paint of flowers and vines on the Prince of Whales plume backs mak...

Charming set of two chairs and two armchairs with shield-shape backs, painted robin's egg blue. The front legs end in ball feet. The seat cushions are covered in lovely printed cotto...