A handsome set of six William IV mahogany dining chairs, dating to circa 1830–1840.

Each chair has a broad, curved top rail with scroll-shaped ends, above an open back centred by an elaborately carved panel of scrolling leaves and floral decoration. The shaped back supports sweep down towards the upholstered seats, covered in yellow and gold striped fabric.

The chairs stand on finely turned and reeded tapering front legs, with elegant outward-curving sabre legs to the rear.

A wonderful set for use around a dining table, or equally effective placed individually around a room as decorative and occasional seating.

Condition

The chairs are in good overall condition, with all frames structurally sound and the upholstery in very good condition.

There is a very small amount of old woodworm activity to the rear internal rails beneath the seats. This has been treated as a precaution and has no effect on the structure or use of the chairs.