Antique Regency Triple Pillar Dining Table and Chairs, 1820s, Set of 11

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This is an elegant antique dining set that comprises an antique regency triple pillar dining table dating from c1820 and … Read more This is an elegant antique dining set that comprises an antique regency triple pillar dining table dating from c1820 and a set of ten george ii revival dining chairs circa 1900 in date. The table has two leaves which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion and it stands on three inverted sabre quadruped bases terminating in brass box-toe castors. The table top is of beautiful flame mahogany and there is no mistaking the fine craftsmanship of this handsome dining table which is certain to become a treasured addition to your furniture collection, and a talking point with guests at meal times. The superb and rare antique set of ten george ii revival carved mahogany dining chairs to a giles grendey design by the renowned cabinet makers robert strahan, dublin, ireland, circa 1920 in date. The chairs have been superbly hand crafted from solid flame mahogany with beautifully shaped and carved splat backrests, raised on chippendale style carved shaped legs terminating in ball and claw feet. The set comprises eight side chairs and a pair of armchairs all with decorative floral needlework upholstered seats. They are stamped on the seat frames r. Strahan, some bear paper trade labels for the cabinet maker: r strahan & co. Ltd upholster's and cabinet makers 135 st. Stephens green, dublin this set of chairs with their distinctive shell backs are modelled after a famous set supplied by giles grendey for henry hoare at stourhead, wiltshire, and illustrated in r. Macquoid and r. Edwards, the dictionary of english furniture, 1954, vol. I, p.275, fig. 154. The chairs are a rich mahogany colour with a striking grain and good patina. There is no mistaking the fine craftsmanship of this handsome dining set which is certain to become a treasured addition to your furniture collection, and a talking point with guests at meal times.

condition: in excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 74 cm x width 336 cm x depth 114 cm - fully extended height 74 cm x width 225 cm x depth 114 cm - with both leaves removed height 97 cm x width 62 cm x depth 57 cm - armchairs height 95 cm x width 51 cm x depth 50 cm - side chairs height 49 cm - seat height See less