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Set of Eighteen Antique English 19th Century Mahogany Square Back Dining Chairs
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A rare set of eighteen 19th century mahogany square back dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. Similar to Scottish brander-back dining chairs each has a square moulded back with four splats and on square tapering legs which are outsplayed to the back and joined by an ‘H’ and back stretcher, the drop-in seats are upholstered in two shades of tan imitation leather, the frames beneath the seats are stamped with the workman’s initials ‘FS’, ’FB’ or ‘EB’ and a number. All in solid mahogany, marks consistent with age and use including some dents to the rear of one on the slats and a repair to the seat fabric on another, all solid with no movement in the joints, the drop-in style of set is easily recovered if required..
Square-back dining chairs became one of Gillows most popular designs when they were introduced c.1790, this set is likely a variation dating to the early 19th century.
Measures: 20 1/8in wide x 18 1/2in deep x 35 3/4in high (51cm x 47cm x 91cm)
Seat height 18in (45.5cm).
- Attributed to:Gillows of Lancaster & London (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.83 in (91 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)Seat Height: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 18
- Style:Georgian (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered at some point in imitation leather. Some dents to the back of one on the slats and a repair to the seat fabric on another. Drop-in seats so more easily recovered.
- Seller Location:Glasgow, GB
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