Fine Set of Eight George III Mahogany Dining Chairs

Fine Set of Eight George III Mahogany Dining ChairsAn extremely elegant, superb quality set of eight George III period mahogany dining chairs. English, circa 1780 Why we like them Wonderfully elegant model, looking very delicate but in fact unusually strong the sign of a skilled craftsman. This 'Pompeian' design is the epitome of the late Neoclassicism, introduced into English architecture and interior decoration by Robert Adam in late 1760's. Absolutely delightful chairs, covered in John Boyd

historic split to one side board

Width: 89 cm / 35 inches

also known for his 1929 interior design of the rebuilt Savoy Theatre and his work on interiors of Claridges hotel in London

A most unusual early Victorian three tier rosewood etagere

supported by four bun feet with original concealed brass castors

Sotheby’s attributed four nearly identical chairs (Sotheby's

Provenance: almost certainly Mr and The Hon

Re-lined and recently professionally restored to its original colours

whose influence is seen in his own furniture designs

The cabinet is structurally stable and ready to be placed and used

veneered in richly figured walnut and decorated with exquisite floral marquetry

wonderfully versatile