Rare Set of 18 Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, circa 1840

A good quality set of twelve (10 + 2 arms) late 19th century mahogany Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, each having wo...

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...

Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, each carved with seashell motif and molded seat with blue fabric covering. Armchair: 42.5" H ...

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.