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Vintage Set Seven Wheatsheaf Shieldback Dining Chairs 20th Century

$1,849.24per set
£1,350per set
€1,583.80per set
CA$2,533.08per set
A$2,824.67per set
CHF 1,473.79per set
MX$34,659.82per set
NOK 18,759.06per set
SEK 17,773.80per set
DKK 11,820.50per set
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This fantastic set of seven Vintage Wheatsheaf shieldback dining chairs, dates from the mid 20th Century. Masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout, the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking. The set comprises seven side chairs all featurimg attractive carved wheat sheaf decoration with 'drop in' seats that have been reupholstered in the finest teal damask. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THAT THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION AND DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY RESTRICTED MATERIALS. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished waxed and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 97 cm x Width 52 cm x Depth 58 cm - Side Chairs Height 47 cm - Seat Height Dimensions in inches: Height 3 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches - Side Chairs Height 1 foot, 6 inches - Seat Height 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 jewellery box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as 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 1850′s, this particular variety became all but extinct. Our reference: A3712
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 7
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A37121stDibs: LU950642205972

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