Object Description
This is an elegant antique George III Revival three-pillar dining table, circa 1880 in date with a set of 12 Regency Revival swag-back dining chairs.
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 chairs comprising ten side chairs and two armchairs, all featuring an attractive swag back design with ‘drop in’ seats that have been reupholstered in the finest claret damask.
There is no mistaking the fine craftsmanship of this handsome dining table, which is certain to become a treasured addition to your furniture collection, and a talking point with guests at meal times.
Condition:
In excellent condition, having been beautifully cleaned, polished, waxed and reupholstered in our workshops; please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions incm:
Height 75 cm x Width 362 cm x Depth 106.5 cm – Fully extended
Height 75 cm x Width 272 cm x Depth 105.5 cm – Leaves removed
Height 88 cm x Width 55 cm x Depth 59 cm – Armchairs
Height 88 cm x Width 50 cm x Depth 55 cm – Side chairs
Height 49 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, 5 inches – Leaves removed
Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches – Armchairs
Height 2 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches – Side chairs
Height 1 foot, 7 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: A5344a