British Dining Room Chairs

A set of six George III style mahogany ladder back dining chairs with the concave seats upholstered in leather with stud detail.

Set of 8 English Victorian style (20th Century) dining chairs in a sprayed matte black finish with a rounded back haviing open arch designs and resting on front turned and fluted leg...

Set of Eight English Regency painted and silver gilt dining room chairs with scrolled arms, original ormolu mounts, and resting on saber legs. Late 18th Century. Dining room chairs h...

Embrace the timeless elegance of the mid-century modernism with these four Ercol candlestick back dining chairs. Crafted with pride in the United Kingdom, each chair stands testament...

Set of 8 carved walnut dining chairs by spillman & co circa 1910. Fine quality set of 8 walnut dining chairs by well known london retailer spillman & co of london. All 8 chairs are...

An absolutely fantastic English made vintage pair of padded highback chairs, late 20th century in date. These chairs have been masterfully hand crafted from solid mahogany, and th...

A set of 10 single and 2 arm mid-19th Century Chippendale style mahogany Dining Chairs, having boldly carved Gothic splat backs with out-swept scroll arms and serpentine stuff-over s...

Four are 18th century, with two of a later date; each with oval beaded back centered by a pierced vasiform back splat; the over-upholstered rounded seat with a channeled seat rail; r...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of 4 vintage dining chairs Manufactured in Germany by KFF. Although showing signs of wea...

Oak spindle back Dining Chairs Traditional English Tudor Style, set of six without arms. We have on offer here a sturdy set of English dining chairs without arms...

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...

Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing features turn carved legs, drop seats, balloon backs, soli...

Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style ...

The Sunday Bench, in Oak. An Alexander & Ellis collection piece exclusively designed by Founder Oliver A-J. Despite being great for any space, the bench...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Rosewood Thomas Chippendale, fret work carved dining chairs 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, Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history, 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 are late 19th century circa 1880-1900, they are of course based on the original 18th century examples, 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 ok, I can have them reupholstered for the cost price to anything the new owners wish Literature Two chairs illustrated in Tabellenbuch Holztechnik, Hamburg, 2013, p. 271. Exhibited Ten chairs on loan to Birmingham Museums circa 1985-2010 and exhibited at Aston Hall, Birmingham, where photographed in situ.. Dimensions Height:- 93cm Width:- 56cm Depth:- 53cm Seat height:- 47cm 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...

An early Victorian side chair in mahogany with curved top rail, and raised on turned front legs and saber back legs. Seat is upholstered in a tufted, beige/camel-colored leather with...

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...

A set of four British dining chairs from the 1950s, constructed from solid teak with upholstered leather seats. The design features a slightly curved backrest for ergonomic support, ...

Set of 12 English Regency style (20th Century) parcel gilt & green painted open dining arm chairs with crest rail & seat on saber legs (8 upholstered in red damask, 4 upholstered in ...

Designed and made by British furniture house Pieff, this set of six dining chairs is a fantastic example of Classic 1970s design. Featuring chrome cantilever frames. The chrome...

A W N Pugin attributed, made by Gillows of Lancaster. A Gothic Revival oak side chair with carved entwining leaf florets to the shaped upper back rest, and a carved rose to the centr...

A set of four immaculately presented 20th Century, faux bamboo, Chippendale dining chairs. With their original bamboo paintwork. Immaculate upholstery will add an air of Hollywood gr...

We are delighted to this lovely suite of eight Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs A very good looking and well made suite, made in circa 1840 but based on a much earl...

Two complementary antique English Windsor dining armchairs with wonderful aged wood patina. Chairs are hand carved with crinoline stretcher, body of the chair is beautifully figured ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of ten Vintage fully restored Chesterfield aged red leather dining chairs A very good looking and well made suite, the frames are...

We delight to offer for sale this stunning set of fourteen Victorian oak and pollard oak dining chairs, with relief moulded armorial centred back rails for the Withers family, over a...

This lovely set of dining chairs are made from oak and leather with brass studs. Made in the 1910s - a great example of British antiques in the Arts and Crafts style.

Rupert Griffiths. English Furniture Maker. Four Arts and Crafts style English oak cottage chairs with a sturdy tripod design, with through tenon and peg...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely exquisite suite of six original Sheraton Revival George Hepplewhite Bergère dining chairs with p...

E G Punnet Attri, for William Birch Set of Four Glasgow School Oak & Rush Chairs and probably made by William Birch retailed by Liberty and Co, consisting of two armchairs two single...

A fine set of six English 18th century blue painted and parcel-gilt chairs with vase shaped back splats and caned seats, over cabriolet legs...

A very good quality set of eight late 19th Century English Chippendale style dining chairs. Each with wonderful hand carved and pierced ribbon and tassel decoration to the backrest. ...

Set of 4 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of ebonized wooden frames. Timeless pieces that gives an antique/...

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...

Set of 8 antique English mahogany dining room chairs, circa 1890's.

A set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs. Comprising of two carvers and six chairs. Each with shaped top rail and central backrest, to the brown leather seats. All raised up on ...

This is a Set of 2 English Farmhouse Ladder Back Dining Chairs. This very attractive set of heavy Oak chairs with a wavy ladder back in the Georgian style, with turned stretchers and...

Ernest Gimson, designer. A good quality pair of Cotswold School yew wood ladder back and bobbin-turned armchairs with rush seats.

Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher consisting of 2 host and hostess chairs and 2 side chairs. All fo...

This is a wonderful set of Ladderback chairs. Made from English Oak, these chairs have a beautiful patina. The rush bottom seat accents the pa...

1950s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Blue Seats – Quantity Available 1950’s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Blue Seats –...

A Set of 12 Caned & Painted Régence Style Chairs, 2 Arm 10 Side All surfaces in good condition New seats, Chairs tight & touched up, ready for use

Great set of 12 paint decorated 19th century faux bamboo armchairs with cane seats and custom made cushions.

1960’s Original Upholstered Ben Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1960’s Original Upholstered Ben Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available. Ben chairs were originally produced i...

Set of six English carved rosewood dining chairs, c.1850 Gorgeous mid 19th century hand carved dining chairs with drop in se...

Dining Chairs Set of 6 English Mahogany Leather Black 19th Century England. A stunning set of of 6 dining chairs made in England during the 19th Century. Frame in mahogany with gilde...

These elegant dining chairs and matching armchairs were crafted in England, circa 1870. Carved from solid oak, each chair features a rectangular back dressed with foliated finials at...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, highly collectable suite of circa 1900-1920 English Mahogany Thomas Chippendale style Gothic...

J.G.Crace attributed. In the style of AWN Pugin. A pair of Gothic Revival oak cane seat dining chairs. The head rail and back rail with carved florets and chamfered details throughou...

Set of 10 Antique English Georgian Mahogany & Needlepoint Chairs, Circa 1820-1830. All chairs have original needle point and petit point scenes of Biblical subjects.

Bruce Talbert in the style of. Probably made by Gillows of Lancaster. A good quality Aesthetic Movement dining or side chair with elongated turnings to the back.

Set of Four Aesthetic Movement oak dining chairs with carved floral decoration and soft chamfered edges to the frame and legs. Professionally upholstered in a blue fabric.

This vintage 20th-century set of 6 dining chairs, made by the renowned furniture maker Ercol, offers both timeless style and exceptional quality. Crafted from durable elm, the set in...

Liberty and Co, a pair of Arts & Crafts ladder back side chairs with the original finely laid rushed seats and stylish simple upright details to the fronts, uniting the front stretch...

Outstanding quality set of 8 antique Victorian carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and 6 single chairs having an outstanding quality carved mahogany pi...

This is a charming set of eight carved wood dining chairs, including six side chairs and two armchairs, all in a classic Queen Anne style. The chairs feature gracefully shaped backs ...

Made in the UK by G-Plan. These MCM dining chairs feature gorgeous wood grain frames, sculpted backs and comfortable seats. Perfect choice to complement your vintage dining table! Pl...

A set of 8 mahogany dining chairs upholstered in green leather with Chesterfield style buttoned backs. 2 carvers with arms, and 6 standard chairs without arms. Measures: Carver...