18th Century Dining Chairs
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18th century dining chairs. Gainsborough chairs had high rectangular upholstered backs sometimes with shaped tops padded arms above wooden legs at times carved usually mahogany as the century progressed. Dec 23 2015 in the 18th century upholstered comfortable chairs were increasingly popular for less formal rooms such as the library. Only 1 left favorite add to. 5 out of 5 stars 9 9 reviews 57 87.
The chairs were wooden frequently mahogany with upholstered seats that were either drop in or stuffover. Often there were two chairs with arms a number without arms called side chairs. The style of carving decoration altered from the chippendale period to the. Shop 18th century and earlier dining room chairs at 1stdibs the premier resource for antique and modern seating from the world s best dealers.
Armchairs were also upholstered but often smaller with rounded tops unpadded. Dec 2 2015 by the mid 18th century large sets of dining chairs were being produced in a variety of styles.