Description

Set of 10 mid-C19th carved mahogany dining chairs in the Chippendale style.
Good set of 10 (comprising 8 singles+ 2 carvers) mahogany chairs in the mid C18th style to the designs of Thomas Chippendale .
Well-carved elaborate interlaced open splat backs with leaf-carving detail and flamboyantly-shaped top-rails with leaf-carved 'ears'.
The broad serpentine-fronted seats with 'drop-in' seat pads ,raised on shaped cabriole legs with acanthus leaf carving to the knees and terminating in 'claw-and-ball' feet.
The larger-proportioned pair of armchairs with conforming decoration , the shaped arms with leaf-carving to the ends which have achieved pleasing wear and patina.
Excellent C18th period-style generous proportions and scale, constructed in traditional manner.
Good rich colour and period-style patina.
Furniture to the designs and taste of Thomas Chippendale saw a fashionable revival during this mid C19th period .
(The seats in need of recovering and upholstering , using a fabric of clients' choice and supply , this is included in the price.)
H (armchair) back 40"
W 24"
D 21"
H(seat) 18"
H(single) 39"
W 23"
D 19"
H(seat) 18"
England c.1850
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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Internal Ref: ML 169