Mahogany was first introduced into Europe during the middle of the 18th Century and soon found itself being used for the best quality chairs. As a hardwood which carves and cuts well, Mahogany is perfect for creating detailed and highly polished decoration. During the Georgian and Victorian period solid mahogany chairs became highly sculptural with ornate ribbon shaped splats backs, carved trailing vines and strong fluted or cabriole legs. The deep French polish finish that we associate with Mahogany emerged during the Victorian era and added depth and texture to the look. Because Mahogany was an exotic timber it seemed only right to match it to exotic and fanciful forms of chair so many antique designs cam be found. It often looks best used for elegant dining chairs, soft
sumptuous armchairs and stylish desk chairs.
When looking for an antique Mahogany chair don’t be surprised if genuine old examples have undergone restoration. Because Mahogany does not have a strong grain it can sadly crack and break more easily than Oak or Walnut, especially on objects used every day such as chairs. These later repairs do not matter and only add to the item’s unique story. By the early part of the 20th Century traditional supplies of Mahogany were really drying up and although similar chairs continued to be made right up to the present day, they are usually made of Sapele or Meranti.
At LoveAntiques we have a large and impressive range of Antique Mahogany Chairs for sale as well as later Vintage examples as well.
£ 159.99
Holmes Antiques
Fine Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany Chairs
£ 950
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Set of 4 Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Chairs
£ 350
Millers Antiques
French Empire Style Chair
£ 495
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Three Piece Suite
£ 985
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Three Piece Suite
£ 985
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Timeless Furniture UK
Victorian Mahogany Oval Wind Out Table with Eight Regency Chairs
£ 1,250
Victorian Mahogany Oval Wind Out Table with Eight Regency Chairs
£ 1,250
Timeless Furniture UK
M D Cannell Antiques
Regency Library Chair
£ 725
London City Antiques
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Side Chairs
£ 885
Antiques & Chic
Pair of Brown Leather Armchairs
£ 600
Kernow Furniture
Vintage Lloyd Loom Style Chair
£ 195
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Large 18th Century George III Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
£ 3,950
Large 18th Century George III Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
£ 3,950
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques Ltd
18th Century George III English Mahogany Wing Chair
£ 2,950
London City Antiques
Set of 4 Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 1,485
Millers Antiques
Neat 19th Century Slipper Chair
£ 385
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Leather and Mahogany Gainsborough Armchair
£ 1,250
Philip Hunt Antiques
Fabulous Set of 12 Mahogany Spider Web Back Dining Chairs
£ 9,550
Kernow Furniture
Anglo Burmese Armchair
£ 745
Marylebone Antiques
Leather & Mahogany Swivel Captains Desk Chair
£ 775
London City Antiques
Unusual Set of 8 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Library / Dining Chairs
£ 3,950
Unusual Set of 8 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Library / Dining Chairs
£ 3,950
London City Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Good Near Pair of Georgian Style Wing Armchairs
£ 1,350
£ 865
Millers Antiques
Large Wing Armchair
£ 750
Timeless Furniture UK
Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chair On Sprung Base
£ 210
Church Street Antiques
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Occasional Salon Chairs
£ 580
Church Street Antiques
Late 19thc Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Armchair
£ 650
Timeless Furniture UK
Set Of Six Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
£ 265
Timeless Furniture UK
Set of Six Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 260
London City Antiques
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Arm/desk Chair
£ 995
Antique Furniture Direct
An Antique Regency Mahogany Open Armchair / Desk Chair
£ 250
Marylebone Antiques
Set of Eight Antique Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs
£ 1,575
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Armchair
£ 895
London City Antiques
Set of 10 Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany & Cane Dining Chairs
£ 3,950
Set of 10 Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany & Cane Dining Chairs
£ 3,950
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Set of 8 Antique Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 4,850
Founders Antiques
Antique Mid 19th Century Floral Mahogany Side Chair
£ 445
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Side Chairs
£ 1,250
Philip Hunt Antiques
Good Set of 8 William IV Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 2,495
Georgian Antiques
Rare Patented Valet Chair
£ 850
Philip Hunt Antiques
Set of 14 (12 + 2) Mahogany Queen Anne Style Dining Chairs
£ 5,250
Founders Antiques
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Folding Steamer / Campaign Chair
£ 245
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 5,500
Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
£ 5,500
London City Antiques
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