Set of Eight Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs (6 + 2), each with a carved serpentine top rail over a carved and pierced gothic splat; the slip seats on square legs joined by H-stretchers.

The armchairs are slightly bigger then the sides, as visible in the photos.
Arms:
Width of seat- 23.5"
Height of seat- 19"
Width of arms, max- 26.5"
Height of back- 39.5"
Overall depth- 21.25"

Sides:
Width of seat- 22"
Height of seat- 18.5"
Height of back- 37.5"
Overall depth- 21"

These beautiful chairs date to the early 19th c. They're made from dense, heavy mahogany, the type of which had been mostly exhausted by the mid/late 19th century. The glue blocks and corner braces confirm the earlier date.

England c. Early 19th c.
22" wide x 21" deep x 37.5" high

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Condition: Wonderful condition, with fine color and patina. Sturdy and ready to go. The leather seats have a few scuffs and scratches, as expected, but there are no rips or tears.