Set of Four Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Salon Armchairs

A rare set of four Hepplewhite period mahogany Salon armchairs, the moulded shield-shaped backs with four bell flower carved uprights held in an acanthus leaf carved semi lunette, the moulded outward scrolling arms with roundels and the bow fronted stuff-over seats raised on moulded, square section tapered legs united by an “H” stretcher. It is extremely rare to find a set of four of these very fashionable and high-quality George III Armchairs with crisp carving to the backs and moulded sections. The seats have been newly traditionally reupholstered in a gorgeous green geometric damask silk fabric from Chelsea Textiles, London. Literature: George Hepplewhite “The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide” 3rd edition. Plates 1 to 13.