Object Description
This is an elegant dining set comprising an antique George III Regency Period dining table, Circa 1820 in date, with a fabulous set of eight Hepplewhite dining chairs.
The table top is of beautiful flame mahogany with a moulded edge and it has two additional leaves that can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion. It is raised on twin baluster turned central columns, each with quadruple moulded and splayed legs which are fitted with brass paw feet and castors,
The delightful set of eight Hepplewhite Revival dining chairs dates from the late 20th Century and was handcrafted from solid mahogany. The set comprises six side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive shieldback design and ‘drop-in’ seats that are upholstered in the finest blue damask fabric.
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 excellent condition, the table having been beautifully cleaned and waxed and the chairs upholstered and polished in our workshops. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 72 cm x Width 215 cm x Depth 112 cm – Fully extended
Height 72 cm x Width 118 cm x Depth 112 cm – Leaves removed
Height 98 cm x Width 59 cm x Depth 59 cm – Armchairs
Height 98 cm x Width 52 cm x Depth 56 cm – Side chairs
Height 49 cm – Seat height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 7 feet, 1 inch x Depth 3 foot, 8 inches – Fully extended
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 3 foot, 10 inches x Depth 3 foot, 8 inches – Leaves removed
Height 3 foot, 3 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches – Armchairs
Height 3 foot, 3 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: A5058b