Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Set of Six Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs A superb quality set of six Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, featuring beautifully carved and pierced backs, elegant cabriole legs and attractive upholstered seats. Each chair features an elaborately carved serpentine top rail, decorated with finely executed foliate ornamentation and a central shell motif. The beautifully shaped and pierced interlaced ribbon backs are particularly attractive, displaying intricate scrolling designs inspired by the celebrated furniture designs of Thomas Chippendale. The generously proportioned seats are upholstered in a contrasting cream fabric, complementing the rich, warm colour and polished finish of the mahogany. The shaped seat rails feature further carved shell decoration, whilst the elegant cabriole front legs are enriched with carved acanthus leaves to the knees and terminate in traditional ball and claw feet. The rear legs are gently swept, completing the graceful proportions of these handsome chairs. A highly decorative and practical set of six dining chairs, combining the elegance of 18th-century Chippendale design with the craftsmanship of a later period. Their refined proportions and intricate carving make them an excellent choice for a traditional dining room or period interior. Condition: The chairs are in good, usable condition, with some minor marks to the fabric upholstery consistent with use. Dimensions (each chair): * Width: 55 cm * Depth: 48 cm * Height: 102 cm Style: Chippendale Material: Mahogany Quantity: Set of Six Item Code: LC1385