Object Description
This is an elegant antique George III Revival three-pillar dining table with a set of twelve Chippendale Revival dining chairs, both circa 1880 in date.
The rounded rectangular table top with reeded edge is in flame mahogany, which retains its superb chestnut patina.
It has two leaves which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion and can seat twelve people in comfort. It stands on three gun barrel sabre leg bases, the centre section on four outswept legs, the end sections on three legs, all the legs terminating in decoratively embossed brass castors.
The set of twelve antique chairs has been crafted from hand-carved solid flame mahogany with drop-in seats that have been upholstered in a sumptuous light tan leather.
The set comprises a pair of armchairs and ten side chairs that feature beautifully shaped and carved backrests with attractive entwined splats. The carvers have curved open arms, and they all have splay legs to the back with elegant carved cabriole legs and ball and claw feet.
There is no mistaking the fine craftsmanship of this handsome dining set, which is certain to become a treasured addition to your furniture collection, and a talking point with guests at meal times.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops; please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 75 cm x Width 362 cm x Depth 106.5 cm – Fully extended
Height 75 cm x Width 272 cm x Depth 106.5 cm – Leaves removed
Height 107 cm x Width 62 cm x Depth 66 cm – Armchairs
Height 107 cm x Width 59 cm x Depth 58 cm – Side chair
Height 54 cm – Seat height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 11 foot, 10 inches x Depth 3 foot, 6 inches – Fully extended
Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 8 foot, 11 inches x Depth 3 foot, 6 inches – Leaves removed
Height 3 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 foot x Depth 2 foot, 2 inches – Armchairs
Height 3 foot, 6 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches – Side chair
Height 1 foot, 9 inches – Seat height
Flame Mahogany
Thomas Sheraton – 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as “best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed.” Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called “flame mahogany.”
The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.
Our reference: A5344b