Object Description
A very rare opportunity to own a fabulous dining set comprising an antique Regency Period dining table and a set of twelve Regency Period dining chairs, all Circa 1820 in date.
The extremely rare Regency Period Wilkinson Patent concertina action extending dining table in flame mahogany has three original extension leaves and eight twist reeded legs all fitted with brass castors. This type of extending dining table was patented by the renowned London cabinet making firm of Wilkinson.
It has a unique scissor action with brass fittings allowing the table to open with a concertina action. The leaves are held in place with brass clips and the table can be used with any combination of leaves in place, making this a very versatile table, these antique tables are very well constructed and are solid and firm when fully extended.
An outstanding table of unique design to literally fold away but opens to seat up to twelve people comfortably.
This table was made by a master craftsman and should last for generations more.
The delightful set of ten Scottish Regency Period mahogany dining chairs are Circa 1820 in date.
The set comprising eight side chairs and two armchairs, each with a curved, dished and scrolled toprail with a central raised octagonal tablet flanked by incised stylised foliage, above a ring turned splat, on channelled square section downswept legs. The drop in seats seats are upholstered in a sumptuous fabric and they are raised on elegant sabre front legs.
These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking.
Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this fabulous dining set fit for a king.
Condition:
In excellent condition the table and chairs having been beautifully cleaned polished and waxed, and the chairs reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 72 x Width 302 x Depth 108 – Fully Extended
Height 72 x Width 153 x Depth 108 – With all 3 leaves removed
Height 83 x Width 55 x Depth 56 – Armchairs
Height 83 x Width 48 x Depth 50 – Side chairs
Height 48 – Seat height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 9 foot, 11 inches x Depth 3 foot, 6 inches – Fully Extended
Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 5 foot x Depth 3 foot, 6 inches – With all 3 leaves removed
Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 10 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches – Armchairs
Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 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: A2835a