Vintage Grand Set Ten Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century

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Vintage Grand Set Ten Hepplewhite Shield Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century

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An absolutely fantastic English made set of ten Hepplewhite style Shield Back dining chairs, dating from the mid-20th century. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany with hand-carved decoration throughout and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking. The set comprises eight side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive shield back design, square tapering legs with spade feet, and 'drop in' seats that have been upholstered in the finest golden damask fabric. Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this set of dining chairs fit for a king. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 88 x width 51 x depth 54, chair Height 88 x width 55 x depth 57, armchair Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 11 inches x width 1 foot, 8 inches x depth 1 foot, 9 inches, chair Height 2 feet, 11 inches x width 1 foot, 10 inches x depth 1 foot, 10 inches, armchair Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewelry box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as Rosewood, Kingwood, Burr Walnut and Coromandel, so that the actual Mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect. Although Mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ Mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ Mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban Mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850s, this particular variety became all but extinct. George Hepplewhite (1727-1786) was a cabinetmaker. He is regarded as having been one of the "big three" English furniture makers of the 18th century, along with Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Chippendale. There are no pieces of furniture made by Hepplewhite or his firm known to exist but he gave his name to a distinctive style of light, elegant furniture that was fashionable between about 1775 and 1800 and reproductions of his designs continued through the following centuries. After he died in 1786, the business was continued by his widow, Alice. In 1788 she published a book with about 300 of his designs, The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterers Guide, with two further editions published in 1789 and 1790. Hepplewhite produced designs that were slender, more curvilinear in shape and well balanced. There are some characteristics that hint at a Hepplewhite design, such as shorter more curved chair arms, straight legs, shield-shape chair backs, all without carving. The design would receive ornamentation from paint and inlays used on the piece. Please feel free to email or call us to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.

Dimensions:
Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 10
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 078351stDibs: LU95066952553