Pair of 19th Century English Honeycomb-Back Chairs

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These chairs do not ask to be noticed. They assume you already have.

A 19th century English pair in richly … Read more These chairs do not ask to be noticed. They assume you already have.

A 19th century English pair in richly figured mahogany, they take the familiar language of Chippendale and push it somewhere far more compelling. The crest rails unfurl with carved acanthus leaves, confident and theatrical, while the backs dissolve into an unexpected honeycomb pattern that feels graphic and almost modern. Below, the legs are carved with a lattice pattern, turning what should be solid structure into something airy and rhythmic.

The recent upholstery in Holly Hunt leather is a masterstroke. Smooth, architectural, and quietly luxurious, it reins in the exuberance of the carving and gives the chairs a tailored authority. Brass nailhead trim adds a crisp outline without clutter.

These are not polite dining chairs. They are conversation pieces with posture. Place them where they can be seen from across the room and let them do what great antiques always do. Change how the room feels. See less