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Vintage Set of 14 Federal Shield Back Dining Chairs

$6,631.95List Price

About the Item

This is an absolutely fantastic vintage set of fourteen Federal style shield back dining chairs, dating from the second half of the 20th century. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany with hand carved decoration throughout, and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking. The set comprises 12 side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive shield back design and 'drop in' seats that have been reupholstered in a beautiful patterned aquamarine fabric. Transform the fine dining experience in your home with this set of dining chairs fit for a king. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 99 x width 56 x depth 58 - Chairs. Height 98 x width 61 x depth 60 - Armchairs. Dimensions in inches: Height 3 feet, 3 inches x width 1 foot, 10 inches x depth 1 foot, 11 inches - Chairs. Height 3 feet, 3 inches x width 2 feet, 0 inches x depth 2 feet - Armchairs. Federal style furniture came into popularity in the United States after the Revolutionary War, during the so-called “Federal Period” from 1780 to 1820. The style has plenty in common with neoclassical furniture, which was popular during the same time period throughout Europe. Federalist furniture, however, has features not found anywhere else: patriotic touches like stars and eagles, for example, as well as highly specialized regional variations on the theme. Today, Federal style furniture remains exceptionally popular for its classic lines and rich wood tones. These pieces are equally at home in expansive libraries, opulent courthouses and modern apartments. Mahogany is probably one of the largest ‘families’ of hardwood, having many different varieties within its own species. Mahogany has been used for centuries in ship building, house building, furniture making etc and is the core structure of just about every 19th century vanity box, dressing case or jewelry box. It became more of a Victorian trend to dress mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as rosewood, kingwood, burr walnut and coromandel, so that the actual mahogany was almost hidden from view. Mahogany itself is a rich reddish brown wood that can range from being plain in appearance to something that is so vibrant, figured and almost three dimensional in effect. Although mahogany was most often used in its solid form, it also provided some beautifully figured varieties of veneer like ‘Flame’ mahogany and ‘Fiddleback’ mahogany (named after its preferred use in the manufacture of fine musical instruments). Cuban mahogany was so sought after, that by the late 1850′s, this particular variety became all but extinct.

Dimensions:
Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 14
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1975
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 071381stDibs: LU95065739053

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