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C. 1800 Set of 12 Shield Back Dining Chairs from George III Period

$18,000per set
£13,716.33per set
€15,818.72per set
CA$25,565.38per set
A$27,468.58per set
CHF 14,736.84per set
MX$323,611.52per set

About the Item

Circa 1800 George III period set of 12 dining chairs, English. Mahogany. A long set of 2 arms 10 sides made for a fine English Country House. Simply molded carved shield backs with stop-fluting quatrefoil lower carving picked up again by the crest rail in delicate notching. Serpentine seats. Raised on square, tapered, fluted (on 3 sides) front legs with shaped spade feet; simple square, tapered rear legs. Molded, shaped arms with carved whorls. Newly reuphostered. Marks various minor restorations commensurate with over 200 years of age use. Arms: 22.5" w., 19.5" d., 37" h. Sides: 21" w., 18" d. 37" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection! Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
    George III (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Newly reupholstered. Marks and various minor restorations commensurate with over 200 years of age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WDC-5961stDibs: LU6458248288542

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