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Set of Eight Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs (6+2), early 19th c.

Origin

England

Period

19th Century

Dimensions

W.	23.5 in;	H.	39.5 in;	D.	21.25 in;
W.	59.69 cm;	H.	100.33 cm;	D.	53.98 cm;

Seat H.	19 in;	Arm H.	29.5 in;	Back H.	39.5 in;
Seat H.	48.26 cm;	Arm H.	74.93 cm;	Back H.	100.33 cm;

Condition

Good. Wonderful condition, with fine color and patina. Sturdy and ready to go. The leather seats have a few scuffs and scratches, as expected, but there are no rips or tears.

Creation Date

Early 19th c.

Number of Pieces

Description

Set of Eight Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs (6 + 2), each with a carved serpentine top rail over a carved and pierced gothic splat; the slip seats on square legs joined by H-stretchers.

The armchairs are slightly bigger then the sides, as visible in the photos.
Arms:
Width of seat- 23.5"
Height of seat- 19"
Width of arms, max- 26.5"
Height of back- 39.5"
Overall depth- 21.25"

Sides:
Width of seat- 22"
Height of seat- 18.5"
Height of back- 37.5"
Overall depth- 21"

These beautiful chairs date to the early 19th c. They're made from dense, heavy mahogany, the type of which had been mostly exhausted by the mid/late 19th century. The glue blocks and corner braces confirm the earlier date.

Styles / Movements

Chippendale, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

9043684

Incollect Reference Number

313193