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Mahogany was first introduced into Europe during the middle of the 18th Century and soon found itself being used for the best quality chairs. As a hardwood which carves and cuts well, Mahogany is perfect for creating detailed and highly polished decoration. During the Georgian and Victorian period solid mahogany chairs became highly sculptural with ornate ribbon shaped splats backs, carved trailing vines and strong fluted or cabriole legs. The deep French polish finish that we associate with Mahogany emerged during the Victorian era and added depth and texture to the look. Because Mahogany was an exotic timber it seemed only right to match it to exotic and fanciful forms of chair so many antique designs cam be found. It often looks best used for elegant dining chairs, soft
sumptuous armchairs and stylish desk chairs.
When looking for an antique Mahogany chair don’t be surprised if genuine old examples have undergone restoration. Because Mahogany does not have a strong grain it can sadly crack and break more easily than Oak or Walnut, especially on objects used every day such as chairs. These later repairs do not matter and only add to the item’s unique story. By the early part of the 20th Century traditional supplies of Mahogany were really drying up and although similar chairs continued to be made right up to the present day, they are usually made of Sapele or Meranti.
At LoveAntiques we have a large and impressive range of Antique Mahogany Chairs for sale as well as later Vintage examples as well.
Antique A Set of Six William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs, c.1830–1840
£ 1,200
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Edwardian Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs – Carved Backs & Mustard Upholstery
£ 295
Timeless Furniture UK
Victorian Mahogany Spoon Back Nursing Chair with Green Buttoned Upholstery
£ 200
Avego Limited
Late Victorian Mahogany/leather Library Chair
£ 850
Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk
Edwardian Mahogany Gentleman’s Armchair / Library Chair – Carved Detail & Green Upholstery
£ 295
Timeless Furniture UK
Antique Hepplewhite Revival Carver Chair, English, Elbow Seat, Victorian, C.1900
£ 895
London Fine Ltd
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Three-piece Salon Suite with Blue Damask Upholstery
£ 1,100
Hawkins Antiques Ltd
A Fine William IV Period Lyre Form Bergere Library Armchair with Mahogany Legs, English, Attributed to Gillows, c.1835
£ 5,800
Wick Antiques Ltd
Set of Six Mahogany Dining Chairs with Decorative Inlay – Mid 20th Century
£ 595
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
A Late Victorian Tub Chair Raised on Turned Mahogany Legs with Original Casters
£ 3,850
Wick Antiques Ltd
Set of 6 Antique Hepplewhite Revival Dining Chairs, English, Suite, Victorian
£ 1,895
London Fine Ltd
Fine Quality Antique George II Mahogany Occasional Table
£ 1,195
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Set of Six Chairs & Two Armchairs in Mahogany - Early 19th Century
€ 3,800
Alain Michel Antiques
Set of 8 Edwardian Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Dining Chairs Light Green Leather
£ 1,650
CS & T Ornate Furniture
Antique Mahogany Set of Eight Dining Chairs Including Two Carvers
£ 3,450
London City Antiques
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