Fine Set of Eight George III Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
Fine Set of Eight George III Hepplewhite Shield Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
In the manner of GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE
England
circa 1785
A handsome set 18th Century Hepplewhite period mahogany dining chairs, comprised of six single dining chairs and two carvers. The dining chairs have a moulded shield-shaped back with a crisply carved centre vase-shaped splat, a 'Prince of Wales' plume above stiff leaf carving and inverted flutes, and a beautiful carved acorn to the top of the back splat. The carver dining chairs have shaped set-back arms above recently re-upholstered seats that are supported on H-stretchers and fine tapering legs.
Condition
The chairs are in remarkable condition with almost all the seat rails and chair block supports being original.
Dimensions
Height 92.00cm (36.22 inches)
Width 53.00cm (20.87 inches)
Depth 43.00cm (16.93 inches)
Stock No: F693
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