Antique Victorian Ebonised & Gilt Dining Chairs, 1880, Set of 4

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A decorative set of four Victorian ebonised and gilt dining chairs dating to circa 1880, with elegant spindle backs, shaped … Read more A decorative set of four Victorian ebonised and gilt dining chairs dating to circa 1880, with elegant spindle backs, shaped top rails and finely turned tapering legs.
The chairs have an attractive architectural form, with gently shaped top rails decorated with gilt highlights and carved detailing. The backs feature slender turned spindles, while the uprights are finished with small carved finials and further gilt decoration. The ebonised finish contrasts particularly well with the aged gilt highlights, which have developed a lovely mellow appearance.
Each chair has a generously upholstered seat, currently covered in a warm terracotta patterned fabric. The upholstery is serviceable but shows signs of age and use, and the chairs would also provide an excellent opportunity to introduce a fabric to suit a particular interior.
We are able to offer a professional reupholstery service at a very reasonable cost. Customers are welcome to select a fabric from our extensive supplier ranges or provide a fabric of their own choice. We can also offer AquaClean fabrics, an excellent practical option for dining chairs. AquaClean technology incorporates a specialist treatment into the fabric fibres, allowing many everyday stains to be cleaned using water alone. It is particularly useful for dining areas and family homes where practicality is important without compromising on the appearance of the upholstery.
Although ideal as a set of four dining chairs around a smaller dining or breakfast table, their decorative design also makes them very versatile. They could be used individually as bedroom or dressing-table chairs, as occasional seating in a drawing room, hallway or study, or placed as a pair either side of a console or small occasional table.
Condition report: In good antique condition with age-related wear throughout. There is rubbing and loss to areas of the ebonised and gilt decoration, giving the chairs an attractive aged character. The existing upholstery shows signs of use and can be retained or professionally replaced if preferred. Please refer to the photographs for close-up details of the finish and upholstery.
Dimensions:
Height: 87 cm (34.25 in)
Width: 47 cm (18.50 in)
Depth: 45 cm (17.72 in)
Seat Height: 47.5 cm (18.70 in)
Date: Circa 1880
Origin: England See less