Set of Eight English Georgian Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Dining Chairs (Circa 1970)

Summary:
• Circa: 1970
• Provenance: England, UK
• Set of 8 dining chairs
• 6 Side Chairs
• 2 Arm chairs
• In the style of Hepplewhite period (c. 1775 – 1800)
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Shaped top rail
• Carved floral central motif
• Reeded centre pierced back splat
• Moulded vertical rails
• Stuff over seat design
• Upholstered stuff over seats
• Taupe structured wool & cotton upholstery
• Moulded straight front legs
• Sabre rear legs
• Original polish
• Good quality
• Solid in joint
• True set (not matched together)
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Description:
Here is a fine quality set of 8 English mahogany Georgian Hepplewhite style dining chairs, circa 1970, with recently upholstered seats, in good condition. The set consists of six side chairs and two armchairs. The chairs are constructed of solid mahogany and feature a moulded shaped back, incorporating a central carved floral motif pediment above five finely executed pierced moulded shaped splats, flanked by moulded vertical rails. The stuff over seats have been recently upholstered in top quality hard wearing taupe structured wool and cotton upholstery, in a cream and powder blue coloured diamond pattern, with fabric webbing to the underside. Therefore the seats are in excellent and clean condition, with no marks. The seats are firm but comfortable; you do not sink into the seat.

The chairs are raised on straight moulded legs, with sabre legs to the rear, united by a “H” stretcher for additional strength. The armchairs mirror the design of the singles, with the addition of two splayed reeded arms, secured by shaped vertical supports. Please note, this is a true set of chairs; they have not been matched together from smaller sets of similar chairs.

The Hepplewhite design was a very popular style during the late Georgian period in England designed by the famous cabinetmaker, George Hepplewhite. One characteristic that is seen in many of his designs is a shield-shaped chair back, where an expansive shield appeared in place of a narrower splat design. George Hepplewhite (who lived between 1727 to 1786) is regarded as having been one of the “big three” English furniture makers of the 18th century, along with Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Chippendale.

The chairs feature a rich dark brown mahogany colour. As they boast the original polish, they have a lovely colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

The chairs would look superb in the dining or boardroom. They would certainly grace any home and are a great investment as they are extremely functional. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.

Condition Report:
These dining chairs are in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the frames and legs, but nothing significant considering the age of them. The seats have been recently upholstered; therefore the fabric is in good clean condition, with no marks. The upholstery is therefore clean, free from wear and marks. If you do not like the colour/style of the upholstery, we can recover the seats in a fabric of your choice. If you would like the seats recovered, please contact us for a quote. This is a true set from the day of their construction (they have not been matched together from smaller sets of similar chairs). The chairs are solid in joint; they do not wobble and they are ready to use.

Armchair Dimensions:
External height = 95.6cm or 37⅝” or 3ft 1⅝”
External width = 60.6cm or 23⅞” or 1ft 11⅞”
External depth = 56.5cm or 22¼” or 1ft 10¼”
Seat height = 50.5cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”
Seat width (between arms) = 52cm or 20½” or 1ft 8½”
Seat width (whole of seat) = 59cm or 23¼” or 1ft 11¼”
Seat depth = 44.5cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
Arm Height = 69.8cm or 27½” or 2ft 3½”
Back height = 45.1cm or 17¾” or 1ft 5¾”

Side Chair Dimensions:
External Height = 94.2cm or 37” or 3ft 1”
External Width = 55.3cm or 21¾” or 1ft 9¾”
External Depth = 54cm or 21¼” or 1ft 9¼”
Seat Height = 48.8cm or 19¼” or 1ft 7¼”
Seat Width = 55.3cm or 21¾” or 1ft 9¾”
Seat Depth = 42.7cm or 16⅞” or 1ft 4⅞”
Back Height = 50.3cm or 19⅞” or 1ft 7⅞”

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Ref. Dining Chairs 115