Edwardian Extending Dining Table and 12 Chairs in Mahogany, 1910, Set of 13

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Edwardian Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 12 Chippendale Style Chairs Item Code: LC1456 A substantial and impressive Edwardian mahogany extending … Read more Edwardian Mahogany Extending Dining Table & 12 Chippendale Style Chairs Item Code: LC1456 A substantial and impressive Edwardian mahogany extending dining table accompanied by a set of twelve Chippendale-style dining chairs, comprising two carvers and ten single chairs. The table has a finely figured mahogany top with rounded ends and a bold carved gadrooned edge. It extends by means of two removable leaves, allowing it to be used at three different lengths. The substantial cabriole legs are finely carved with scrolling acanthus decoration to the knees and terminate in traditional ball-and-claw feet with castors. The twelve mahogany dining chairs complement the table beautifully, each having an elaborately pierced and carved splat beneath a shaped and carved top rail. The set comprises ten single chairs and two generous carver armchairs, all with upholstered seats in a smart striped fabric. Fully extended, the table measures 253cm and comfortably seats 8 people, making this an attractive and practical dining suite for a large dining room or entertaining space. Key Features * Edwardian period * Mahogany construction * Chippendale Revival design * Extending dining table with two removable leaves * Each extension leaf measures 51.5cm * Fully extended table seats 8 * Bold carved gadrooned table edge * Finely carved cabriole legs * Acanthus-carved knees * Ball-and-claw feet with castors * Set of 12 dining chairs * Two carver armchairs and ten single chairs * Pierced and carved chair splats * Striped upholstered seats Dimensions Dining Table * No leaves: 150cm long * One leaf: 201.5cm long * Fully extended with two leaves: 253cm long * Width: 107cm * Height: 76cm * Each leaf: 51.5cm Carver Chairs * Width: 63cm * Depth: 56cm * Height: 100cm Single Chairs * Width: 56cm * Depth: 53cm * Height: 100cm Condition Very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. There are some light surface scratches to the table top, consistent with normal use and not detracting from its overall appearance. See less