British Dining Room Chairs

Exquisite set of 4 Charles Rennie Mackintosh “309 Ingram” dining chairs for Cassina in stained cherry and black leather. The 309 Ingram dining chairs, designed by Charles Rennie Ma...

19th c. and later, England, an assembled set of dining chairs in the Hepplewhite style, (6) side chairs with pierced splat backs, and (6) side chairs of similar design, all of mahoga...

Liberty & Co. Attributed. In the style of E G Punnet. A good set of four English Arts & Crafts Walnut dining or side chairs with stylized floral Mother-Of-Pearl and fruitwood inlays to the headrests, three shaped backrests with upholstered seat and subtle tapering front legs from square to round...

A set of eight Glasgow style high back oak dining chairs consisting of two armchairs and six singles with professionally re upholstered leather padded se...

1970’s English Penny Public House Dining Chairs. Not our usual fare, but we were contacted by a local mill theatre that wanted to sell these classic English chairs and we couldn’t r...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Gillows of Lancaster Attributed solid Rosewood dining chairs with ornately carved back splats Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide and covers London only for the UK and local Europe for the rest of the world, if you are outside of this area please send me your address and I will provide you with an accurate quote Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is, Gillows of Lancaster & London was simply put, one of the most important furniture designers in the history of England, these chairs are the only Colonial examples I have ever seen and in Rosewood no less, they weigh roughly three times more than a standard dining chair of the same style and size, they are very substantial The chairs early 19th century circa 1810-1820, the carving is exquisitely executed and the chairs look sophisticated and elegant from all angles The suite has been sympathetically restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, the seat covers have been left as they are, they are fine, the timber has a wonderfully aged patina that is honestly sublime Dimensions Height:- 81cm Width:- 45cm Depth:- 50cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Lot Essay These chairs are closely related to those in two recognised Chippendale commissions: Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet for Normanton Hall, Rutland and William Crichton-Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries (4th Earl of Stair, 1699-1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire. THE RELATED CHAIRS The chairs are of identical decoration to the set of two armchairs and ten single chairs, circa 1765, formerly at Normanton Hall (1). In 1759, Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet, succeeded to the vast inheritance established by his grandfather, also Gilbert, 1st Baronet (1652-1733), who was reputed to be ‘the richest commoner in England’ (2). The 3rd Baronet employed both Chippendale Senior and his son, Chippendale Junior, in the furnishing of his Palladian mansion, Normanton Hall in Rutland, and his London houses, 29 Grosvenor Square, London and Browne's House at North End, Fulham. Surviving Chippendale accounts, although incomplete, show that the firm was working periodically for members of the Heathcote family from 1768 to 1821. Most of the furniture listed in these accounts was intended for Browne’s House, although after 1798 when the family relinquished this residence some of the furniture was moved to Normanton Hall. The latter was sold in 1924, and any furniture not included in the Normanton Hall sale was taken to the Earl of Ancaster’s seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embraced the highly fashionable chinoiserie taste. Although the Normanton chairs cannot be conclusively identified in the extant Chippendale accounts, their form and ornamentation led Christopher Gilbert to suggest that they were possibly by Chippendale (3). The set of four mahogany chairs at Dumfries House have nearly-identical pagoda-form cresting rails and identical terminals but differ in the arrangement of the 'Chinese' paling in the backs and side panels. Although no documentary evidence for the Dumfries chairs survives, in their execution and sophisticated carving of the toprails, they are extremely close to Chippendale’s hand. Another near-set of closely related chairs is at Saltram House, Devon, where Chippendale worked between 1771-2; these dates are based on payments in John Parker's cash account book, and probably do not reflect a true picture of the entire commission as Parker often paid tradesmen by banker's draft (4). Comprising two armchairs and seven single chairs, this set, circa 1765, is made of padouk, and has been described by the National Trust as ‘Chinese Export’ (5). The set was returned to Saltram in 1951 having been accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of full payment of Death Duty from the Executors of Edmund Robert Parker, 4th Earl of Morley (1877-1951). Some of the chairs are currently on display in ‘The Chinese Chippendale Bedroom’. A further set of four padouk chairs of the Saltram pattern was almost certainly at Kenwood House, London; some of these are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone Palace, Perth, prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922, and subsequently sold from ‘Scone Palace and Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses’, Christie’s, London, 24 May 2007, lot 298. Another pair of padouk chairs of this model sold ‘The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller’, Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2018, lot 647 ($193,750 inc. premium). THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils (1757), the pattern for this set of ‘Pagoda’ chairs relates to nine designs for ‘Chinese Chairs’ in the 1st edition of Chippendale’s Director (1754); the cabinet-maker describes these designs thus: Plates XXIII, XXIV and XXV are nine Chairs in the present Chinese manner, which I hope will improve that taste, or manner of work; it having yet never arrived to any perfection; doubtless it might be lost without feeling its beauty: as it admits of the greatest variety, I think it the most useful of any other. The sizes are all specified on the designs. The three last (No. XXV.) I hope will be well received, as there has been none like them yet made. The Georgian period witnessed the proliferation of such railed and pagoda-crested chairs in both the ‘picturesque’ Chinese tea pavilions of landscaped parks as well as in fashionable apartments hung with ‘India’ paper. The geometric ‘Chinese’ feet of these chairs are also found on a set of pedestals...

This Set of six English Jacobean style armless chairs feature: Barley twist back posts and stretchers, turned legs and rosette carved corner blocks. The back is arched and suspended,...

Handcrafted wavy black ash dining chair. Inspired by the Alpine style stick chairs - the freehand organic, wavy shape of the back rest updates this traditional style of chair in an a...

Edward Barnsley for the Rural Industries Bureau. A set of six oak Arts & Crafts style dining chairs with chamfered details to the backs and carved Acorns to the legs with leather dro...

Fabulous near pair of elm ladder back chairs One is slightly taller than the other Lovely original patina and colour Great in a Folk Art interior Sturdy construction The measure...

The Kudu Dining Chair borrows its poise and geometry from the king of antelopes. The legs are shaped from solid beech, then finished with a rustic oil and unique detailed carving at ...

A set of 10 19th century Mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs, (2 arms 6 singles) Each with with hand carved and pierced back rest, drop in upholstered seats and raised on carved...

We are delighted to offer this suite of eight period George III circa 1830 hand made in England Mahogany dining chairs after Thomas Chippendale with William Morris removeable seat co...

Good set of 10 George III period mahogany dining chairs, the arched crest over shaped and pierced back splat, the seats over upholstered and standing on square tapered legs joined by...

Set of 4 Antique Victorian Balloon Back Dining Chairs. Fine quality set of 4 antique Victorian dining chairs having a quality mahogany balloon back with carved scrolls shaped carved ...

1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. 1950s Dual Tubular Metal Grey Dining Chairs – Set Of Six. One of the all time Classic British chairs inspired by the contem...

Liberty & Co in the style of CFA Voysey. An Arts & Crafts oak dining set consisting of six chairs and a matching dining table. The five single dining chai...

E A Taylor attributed a pair of rush seated side or bedroom chairs made by Wylie and Lochhead. One has straight front legs and one has the slightly splayed front legs, both chairs ha...

A good quality set of eight 19th Century Mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs. Each with hand carved and pierced gothic influenced ...

Liberty and Co Attributed. A set of six English Arts & Crafts oak dining chairs with fabulous elongated tops and stylized floral and heart cut-outs to the upper backs on square tape...

This handsome set of chairs would be a wonderful addition to any traditional dining table.   

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this stunning suite of museum quality, George III style Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda to...

Set of 6 English Regency style (19th Cent) black lacquered & gold decorated chairs with cane seat & back with painted panel. 4 side @ 20¬Ω"w x 20"d x 32¬Ω"h, & 2 arms.

Fine set of 6 antique regency quality mahogany library chairs by the prestigious furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster and London having a quality figured mahogany top rail with a ree...

This is a rare set of English Regency style 20th century dining chairs. All arms these chairs are partial ebonized and partail gilt. Proven...

Set of 6 antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a quality rosewood shaped top rail with carved scrolls, carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a qu...

Grand set of twelve 19th century William IV dining chairs crafted from mahogany. The chairs feature a gracefully curved crestrail with a scrolled splat. The generous seats are covere...

A fine set of ten late 19th century Chippendale style dining chairs Comprising of two arm and eight side chairs. The intertwined backs carved with roses and beautiful foliate d...

Charming set of four cafe dining chairs executed in solid oak, with intricately carved back rests, and turned legs. Jacobean revival in style, circa 1920's, probably made in Englan...

1950s newly upholstered grey fabric Retro vintage teak armchair, chair stands on solid teak tappered legs and has lovely shaped triangle shaped armr...

Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and hostess chairs...

The price listed is for the FOUR chairs Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schrieber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story.  The Company was one of the biggest names in...

English Regency set of eight mahogany dining room chairs with scrolled crest rails and arms, rectangular splat backs, barley t...

An exquisite set of four English George IV circa 1825 'First' Rococo Revival style side or dining chairs all signed by the legendary cabinetmaking firm Gillows of Lancaster having fo...

This is a superb hardwood walnut or mahogany, Chippendale back, side or dining chair which we date to the mid 18th century, George 111rd period, circa 1760. The chair has a very well carved "Chippendale" back splat consisting of vertical interconnected ribbons with good detail. The top rail has a serpentine crest with central crisply carved detail with an acorn motif and well formed & carved ears with rosettes. The pegged and jointed legs are square with an inside chamfer back and front and the front legs are flute molded to match the side rails, with dovetailed "H" cross-stretchers. It has a drop-in seat which has been newly upholstered and webbed but could easily be upholstered in a fabric of choice. The proportion of this chair is excellent with very good width and a good rake to the backs and rear legs. The hardwood has developed a beautiful mellow colour and patina with age and polishing over the years. Overall a fine quality, English Georgian dining chair.

A fine set of ten 19th century English Chippendale style mahogany dining room chairs. The set includes eight side chairs and two armchairs. The front legs have carved ball and claw f...

Early 19th century set of 8 Lancashire dining chairs. Two arms & six sides. Quintessential Queen Anne form & spindle-back design. An assembled set, as usual for these. Excellent colo...

Great set of 8 19th century English mahogany dining chairs. Two arm chairs and six side chairs. All in good condition. Upholstery has a few spots and could be redone or have covers m...

This handsome set of 12 Regency period dining chairs is and exceptional example of Regency furniture in both construction and design. The chairs are crafted of rich mahogany and are ...

Set of 4 antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a shaped carved top rail with a shaped carved centre splat newly, reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality ...

Set of ten rare and fine period Regency chairs in carved mahogany. Neoclassical draped form with applied ormolu mounts of Athemion and wheat shea...

A gorgeous set of 6 Morris of Glasgow teak framed dining chairs including 2 carver chairs. These fabulous chairs have had the seat pads recently upholstered to give them a really str...

Set of 10 English Chippendale style (19th Cent) mahogany ribbon back chairs with bird design and hairy paw feet (2 arm chairs: 33"w 24"d 40"h, 8 sid...

Heals of London, attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak lattice back side chair with a nice original, drop in rush seat.

A set of four mahogany Regency style dining chairs, consisting of one armchair and three side chairs with upholstered seats. Recently upholstered. Q...

We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage suite of six brown leather and walnut dining chairs. These chairs are in very good condition, the backs and seats are comfortable and ...

Charles Bevan attributed, for Gillows.  A good quality set of six English Aesthetic Movement oak dining chairs, with central upright to the back united by lower angular uprights wit...

A quality set of English Oak Spindle Back Dining Chairs. The set consists of two with arms and six without arms to give a well proportioned arrangement around your table. The seats...

This is a fabulous set of English Queen Anne style chinoiserie dining chairs.Each one is hand painted with a unique pastoral scene and gilt accents. Sadly two seats show wear, with o...

Beautiful armchairs from the 1970s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat. Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Charlotte Perriand and Charles Dudouyt. Comfortable a...

A set of 6 elm, ash and beech country windsor dining chairs and carver, dating from the late 19th century. Comprised of 5 chairs and single carver, this set features attractively fig...

Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...

Quality set of four antique mahogany Victorian dining chairs having very attractive expertly carved shaped tops with beautiful quality carved pieced splats to the centre. They stand...

Set of 4 William IV Rosewood Dining Chairs with Gillows Reeded Leg (plus 1 free) - Almost certainly from the Gillows workshop in Lancaster the Top Back Rail with Tulip Pediment, the ...

English oak side chairs with a barley corn twist & straight slats. New seats in a linen blend in paprika red. The legs are connected by an H stretcher. Circa early 20th century.

A Set of Twelve George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century, great scale for comfort. Height 37 1/2 x width 21 1/2 x depth 20 inches. Would look good in a library, office or ...

Rare and remarkable set of eight 19th century English dining chairs having two armchairs and six sides crafted in mahogany with eboni...

Fine set of ten English mahogany dining chairs made in the style and manner of Thomas Chippendale. The chairs have delicate mahogany frames decorated in the rococo taste. The set con...

Jas Shoolbred and Co. A pair of Aesthetic Movement dining/side chairs with drop in rush seats.

An Extremely Charming Set Of Six Mid 18th Century, Georgian, Chippendale Period, Solid Walnut Country House Type Dining Chairs, Having Very Attractive Pierced Splat Backs With Scrolling Top Rails Over Upholstered Drop In Seats Raised On Square Chamfered Legs And Stretchers, Retaining Exceptional Untouched Colour And Patina Throughout. This lovely set of 18th century country house type dining chairs are a purists dream. They retain a wonderful colour and surface to the walnut timbers and have clearly been well loved and looked after throughout their lives. Stylistically they have a slighty more formal feel to them than many sets of country dining chairs, although there is no doubt whatsoever that they retain that sought after english country furniture charm. The seat upholstery is in reasonable condition, more than acceptable for something that we would imagine has been in place for around 50 or 60 years perhaps. There are however a few old marks, scuffs and minor stains to the upholstery, so the ease and relative inexpense of reupholstering 6 drop in seats is another added plus point. These chairs are one of our favourite recent purchases...