British Dining Room Chairs

1960's Mixed Ebonised Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available. England has a wonderfully rich heritage for making chairs. At the height of production at the turn of...

For sale is a set of 7 Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs, standing on turned legs, all in a good structurally sound condition and the upholstery is sound. Slight wear comme...

Great Chippendale chair with beautifully executed curves in finely grained wood. The Chippendale style was part of the English answer on French Rococo and incorporated oriental, clas...

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Rosewood Thomas Chippendale, fret work carved dining chairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide and covers London only for the UK and local Europe for the rest of the world, if you are outside of this area please send me your address and I will provide you with an accurate quote Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is, Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history, these chairs are the only Colonial examples I have ever seen and in Rosewood no less, they weigh roughly three times more than a standard dining chair of the same style and size, they are very substantial The chairs are late 19th century circa 1880-1900, they are of course based on the original 18th century examples, the carving is exquisitely executed and the chairs look sophisticated and elegant from all angles The suite has been sympathetically restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, the seat covers have been left as they are, they are ok, I can have them reupholstered for the cost price to anything the new owners wish Literature Two chairs illustrated in Tabellenbuch Holztechnik, Hamburg, 2013, p. 271. Exhibited Ten chairs on loan to Birmingham Museums circa 1985-2010 and exhibited at Aston Hall, Birmingham, where photographed in situ.. Dimensions Height:- 93cm Width:- 56cm Depth:- 53cm Seat height:- 47cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Lot Essay These chairs are closely related to those in two recognised Chippendale commissions: Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet for Normanton Hall, Rutland and William Crichton-Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries (4th Earl of Stair, 1699-1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire. THE RELATED CHAIRS The chairs are of identical decoration to the set of two armchairs and ten single chairs, circa 1765, formerly at Normanton Hall (1). In 1759, Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet, succeeded to the vast inheritance established by his grandfather, also Gilbert, 1st Baronet (1652-1733), who was reputed to be ‘the richest commoner in England’ (2). The 3rd Baronet employed both Chippendale Senior and his son, Chippendale Junior, in the furnishing of his Palladian mansion, Normanton Hall in Rutland, and his London houses, 29 Grosvenor Square, London and Browne's House at North End, Fulham. Surviving Chippendale accounts, although incomplete, show that the firm was working periodically for members of the Heathcote family from 1768 to 1821. Most of the furniture listed in these accounts was intended for Browne’s House, although after 1798 when the family relinquished this residence some of the furniture was moved to Normanton Hall. The latter was sold in 1924, and any furniture not included in the Normanton Hall sale was taken to the Earl of Ancaster’s seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embraced the highly fashionable chinoiserie taste. Although the Normanton chairs cannot be conclusively identified in the extant Chippendale accounts, their form and ornamentation led Christopher Gilbert to suggest that they were possibly by Chippendale (3). The set of four mahogany chairs at Dumfries House have nearly-identical pagoda-form cresting rails and identical terminals but differ in the arrangement of the 'Chinese' paling in the backs and side panels. Although no documentary evidence for the Dumfries chairs survives, in their execution and sophisticated carving of the toprails, they are extremely close to Chippendale’s hand. Another near-set of closely related chairs is at Saltram House, Devon, where Chippendale worked between 1771-2; these dates are based on payments in John Parker's cash account book, and probably do not reflect a true picture of the entire commission as Parker often paid tradesmen by banker's draft (4). Comprising two armchairs and seven single chairs, this set, circa 1765, is made of padouk, and has been described by the National Trust as ‘Chinese Export’ (5). The set was returned to Saltram in 1951 having been accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of full payment of Death Duty from the Executors of Edmund Robert Parker, 4th Earl of Morley (1877-1951). Some of the chairs are currently on display in ‘The Chinese Chippendale Bedroom’. A further set of four padouk chairs of the Saltram pattern was almost certainly at Kenwood House, London; some of these are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone Palace, Perth, prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922, and subsequently sold from ‘Scone Palace and Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses’, Christie’s, London, 24 May 2007, lot 298. Another pair of padouk chairs of this model sold ‘The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller’, Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2018, lot 647 ($193,750 inc. premium). THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils (1757), the pattern for this set of ‘Pagoda’ chairs relates to nine designs for ‘Chinese Chairs’ in the 1st edition of Chippendale’s Director (1754); the cabinet-maker describes these designs thus: Plates XXIII, XXIV and XXV are nine Chairs in the present Chinese manner, which I hope will improve that taste, or manner of work; it having yet never arrived to any perfection; doubtless it might be lost without feeling its beauty: as it admits of the greatest variety, I think it the most useful of any other. The sizes are all specified on the designs. The three last (No. XXV.) I hope will be well received, as there has been none like them yet made. The Georgian period witnessed the proliferation of such railed and pagoda-crested chairs in both the ‘picturesque’ Chinese tea pavilions of landscaped parks as well as in fashionable apartments hung with ‘India’ paper. The geometric ‘Chinese’ feet of these chairs are also found on a set of pedestals...

1950's Pel Tubular Grey Metal Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available 1950's Pel Tubular Grey Metal Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available. One of the ...

An English set of eight oak dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with spindle motifs and wooden seats. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Victorian Walnut Sheraton floral inlaid oval occasional table Historically this would have been used as a silver or tea...

Pair of Chippendale style Mahogany dinning chairs. A pair of very good quality early 19th century mahogany dinning chairs in the Chippendale style. The chairs with intricate carved ...

Antique 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Scroll-Arm Elbow Carver Dining Chairs – Fine Quality A rare decorative find, this pair of 19th-century mahogany scroll-arm carver dining chairs...

This is a beautiful set of six Sheraton Revival shield back dining chairs, made by the Master Cabinet maker William Tillman, Circa 1980 in date. The set of six shield back chairs ha...

Outstanding quality set of 8 antique Victorian carved mahogany dining chairs consisting of 6 single and 2 elbow chairs having a magnificent carved mahogany back with scrolls, ribbons...

A Regency design carved mahogany Egyptian influence hall chair with carved and panelled back, supported on Herme tapered panelled legs. Please note we are currently working to a 30-...

Two complementary antique English Windsor dining armchairs with wonderful aged wood patina. Chairs are hand carved with crinoline stretcher, body of the chair is beautifully figured ...

Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher consisting of 2 host and hostess chairs and 2 side chairs. All fo...

George III Style Mahogany Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, each with stuffover seats, upholstered in honey velvet fabric raised on moulded legs

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed brown leather upholstered Henry II circa 1880 dining ch...

A good quality set of twelve (10 + 2 arms) late 19th century mahogany Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, each having wo...

1950's Lamstak Beech Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Volume Available These chairs have a longer lead time than are other items, please feel free to reach out to us if you have any qu...

Comprising ten side chairs and two armchairs. Each with a rectangular shaped crest rail over a reeded and leaf carved spindle back , bowed seat frame, drop in seats raised on reeded ...

The Kudu Dining Chair draws its elegant poise and geometry from the majestic king of antelopes. Crafted from solid oak with a black stain, the legs are shaped with precision and fini...

We delight to offer for sale this stunning set of eight including two carvers walnut dining chairs in Chippendale Revival style , late 19 century . The pierced ribbon backs with hear...

The Felix Fluted Chair is our new take on our Felix Carver Chair, with its stunning fluted back adding a touch of elegance. Shown here upholstered in Alt...

1950s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Blue Seats – Quantity Available 1950’s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Blue Seats –...

Good set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs with sabre legs and leather seating. English. Circa 1825. The chairs have graceful curved backrests with scrolled tops and symmetrical...

For sale a set of four Victorian walnut framed dining chairs by Gillow of Lancaster , raised on fluted tapering legs , bearing stamped maker s marks to seat rails. According to Wikip...

A set of x6 hand carved, Venetian style, dining chairs featuring tall backs and overall elegant proportions. The chairs are finished in a hand painted Gesso white patina which is dis...

Set of 4 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of beech and elm wood. Timeless pieces that gives an antique/vint...

Quality set of six Antique Victorian rosewood dining chairs having a quality rosewood shaped back with a carved centre splat, newly reupholstered seats in a quality deep red velvet f...

Fine set of six George III painted Hepplewhite chairs, having squared backs with three splats each with central patera, over caned seats with...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of eight lovely circa 1950-1960's English Country House pine dining chairs with nice heart...

Liberty and Co. An Arts and Crafts oak chair with carved rose decoration to the back, the drop-in seat with colorful embroidery. We also have a matching Liberty and Co gate leg dinin...

A sophisticated set of black leather and cane back dining chairs in the Colonial style, designed with a strong tailored silhouette and rich material contrast. Each chair features a s...

We are pleased to offer this elegant set of eight 19th Century English, later painted dining chairs. These chairs are sturdy and ooze elegance with their unique looped open back desi...

Set of 6 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany balloon back dining chairs having a quality mahogany shaped balloon back with a carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered sea...

Set of ten dining chairs in oak from the Arts and Crafts movement (1880–1910), designed by George Montague Ellwood for J. S. Henry, c.1900. This cohesive group exemplifies British ve...

A set of 8 mahogany dining chairs upholstered in green leather with Chesterfield style buttoned backs. 2 carvers with arms, and 6 standard chairs without arms. Measures: Carver...

Outstanding quality set of 6 antique Victorian carved walnut dining chairs having a magnificent quality carved walnut balloon back with carved walnut scroll shaped supports, newly re...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and important suite of six original Victorian Walnut Eton College captains chairs each one carved with EC in the back rest A substantial find, I have never seen one of these let alone a suite of six, perfect for a gentleman’s club or the perfect height for luxury dining chairs In terms of the condition they are circa 1860, hand carved from solid slabs of walnut, they have traces of the original varnish which has worn away over the decades to reveal the glorious timber patina. They have various small repairs here and there as you would expect Dimensions Height 78cm, seat height 41cm Width 58cm Depth 61cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point Eton college has been attended by some important people over the years to include Hugh Laurie, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. ... Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex...

We delight to offer for sale this fantastic Set of Six Regency walnut and Brass-Inlaid Dining Chairs, early 19th century, recovered in cream silk damask, the acanthus-scrolled and re...

Six unusual and wonderful aged, worn patina chairs are in good condition.They look fantastic together as a set. The seat height of all seats is 18.5 in. (47 cm) The height of the armrest is 26.77 in. (68 cm) The two high back chairs are 37.79 in. (96 cm) high x 22.04 in. (56 cm) wide and seat height 18.50 in. (47 cm) x 22.04 in. (56 cm) deep. The other four Windsor chairs...

A rare set of twelve George III mahogany tablet-back dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and dating to circa 1790. Comprising two carver armchairs and ten side chairs, t...

We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, George III circa 1760-1765, Thomas Chippendale Chinese Pagoda top dining chairs with the original embroidered seat pads Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is. Thomas Chippendale was simply put, the most important furniture designer in history. A similar suite of twelve chairs with one reproduction that were attributed to Chippendale...

Set of ten mahogany dining chairs including two carvers and 8 side chairs. Serpentine crest rail has a pierced splat above a slip sea...

William Birch made furniture for Liberty and Co. A rare set of sixteen Arts & Crafts oak ladderback dining chairs, including a pair of matching armchairs...

A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs. A set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. Measures: Height 34 1/2 inches. x width 17 inches. x d...

The Carol Dining Chair. The Carol chair is handmade using bent walnut with the seat of book-matched English walnut. "I wanted to create a chair with a lightweight frame that has a ...

Set of 6 authentic vintage mid century modern dining chairs. Designed by Leslie Dandy for G Plan. Maker's label on bottoms. This set is in excellent condition with brand new black...

A very fine 19th Century set of twelve well figured mahogany spear point balloon back dining chairs. This superb set of chairs are of exceptional quality, finely hand carved with be...

Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...

Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and hostess chairs...

Set of 6 English Regency style (19th Cent) black lacquered & gold decorated chairs with cane seat & back with painted panel. 4 side @ 20¬Ω"w x 20"d x 32¬Ω"h, & 2 arms.

A nice set of 4 Queen Anne style dining chairs in walnut, with slip seats upholstered in old leather, 19th century.

A set of four Arts and Crafts oak dining chair's with comfortable shaped backs. These have all been totally restored, all gently knocked apart, joints cleaned, glued, re-assembled an...

The Isabella dining chair is one of our signature chairs, as highly sought after today as when it was first introduced. This design has been re-i...

Early 19th century set of 10 Chippendale design dining chairs circa 1810. We are pleased to present this set of 10 mahogany dining chairs, comprising of 2 carver armchairs and 8 sin...

Liberty & Co. Made by William Birch A pair of English Arts & Crafts oak rush-seat dining chairs. These chairs have been totally restored and had new rush professionally laid to the ...

Set of 4 antique Victorian quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality mahogany shaped back with a carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a quality fabric stand...

A top-quality Set of 6 Ladderback Chairs in Elmwood. Made in the 18th-century style. Six splat bar backs in a shaped arch. Woven rush seats with great patina. Pad feet standing on ...

M H Baillie Scott. A period Arts and Crafts oak side chair with canted corners to the top and a circular double loop inlaid detail centered with a Mother-of-Pearl dot. The central ba...

The Eto Dining Chair is a simple, elegant and beautifully detailed dining or occasional chair with a show frame made entirely from solid walnut or oak. Shown here upholstered in so...