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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.
Fabulous High-quality Vintage Captains Chair with Traditional Spindles in Rich Oxblood Leather & Mahogany
£ 650
Lifestyle Warehouse
Outstanding High-quality Vintage Captains Chair in Rich Oxblood Leather & Mahogany
£ 695
Lifestyle Warehouse
Outstanding Quality Set of 10 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 5,850
London City Antiques
Antique Set of 8 Victorian Mahogany Shield Back Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs Carvers Original Tan Leather
£ 3,450
London City Antiques
Large Georgian Gainsborough Armchair in Hand-dyed English Hide Leather
£ 2,850
Hingstons Antiques
Antique Hall Chair, Scottish, Occasional, Reception, Side Seat - Victorian c.1860
£ 745
London Fine Ltd
Set of Three Antique Victorian Neoclassical Mahogany Salon Chairs c.1890
£ 445
Founders Antiques
Set of 9 Hide-covered Mahogany Late Georgian Chairs Including a Carver
£ 4,325
Georgian Antiques
Set of Six Upholstered Mahogany Dining Chairs with Pierced Splat Backs (2 Carvers & 4 Side Chairs)
£ 365
Timeless Furniture UK
Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Tilt-top Dining Centre Table
£ 1,685
London City Antiques
Antique Set of Four Mahogany Bar Back Dining Chairs with Sabre Legs
£ 1,385
London City Antiques
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