To identify when dining chairs were made, look for clues in how the chair was constructed and the style of design that inspired its maker. English style chairs are mahogany, painted ebony with an ornate chinoiserie design. There are no pieces of furniture made by hepplewhite or his firm known to. After all, i did pull off a few decent paint jobs before. Chairs construction buffalo architecture and history. A classic design that has graced interiors since its inception in the 18th century, the. This chair is in great condition and will not disappoint. Check out our shield back chairs selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our dining chairs shops. The chair has slender tapering square legs ending in spade feet, typical of the hepplewhite style.
Shield back chairs in antique chairs 19001950 for sale ebay. This is true elegance and functionality, dont you think. Antique shield back chair transformation, lenoir antique shield back chair ostrich upholstery, painted dining chairs grey ostrich upholstery, upcycled antique dining chairs new ideas for painting fabric chair dining rooms if you like lots of pictures in a post, then this one is for you. Consisting of two arm chairs and four side chairs, this set of six antique shield back dining chairs was made in a great mahogany wood. George hepplewhite buffalo architecture and history. The hepplewhite chair, known as the shieldback is a chair of timeless design. Shop for shield back chairs from the worlds finest dealers on 1stdibs. Born in scotland, duncan phyfe moved to new york in 1784 to be a cabinetmakers apprentice. The back is carved in a graceful design composed of classical motifs such as an urn, plumes, and drapery. Vintage mahogany shield back dining room chairs this is a set of 7 vintage mahagony shield back dining chairs exact age and origin unknown. They are a sturdy set of dining chairs, good for everyday use, with an h stretcher for added stability. Federal mahogany carved shieldback side chair, salem. This set of six ornate shield back dining chairs was crafted in england around the year 1960. The carved backrests and richly upholstered seats show an impressive level of detail and quality, which has helped these chairs remain in very good overall condition.
How to identify hepplewhite style antique furniture. Three shield back side chairs and one arm chair, darkly finished frames, bracket corner blocks, upholstered in a nubby red wool textile with nailhead trim. Recognizable features such as the shield back, fluted legs, and the serpentine front remain standard in traditional furniture design. He was the great popularizer of the shield back, used in many forms. The shield back chair see photo above is perhaps the bestknown of all hepplewhite styles. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Chair styles through history timeline created by susiewes.
Gently used duncan phyfe furniture up to 70% off at chairish. Shield back side chair thomas jeffersons monticello. Antique chairs, side chairs, sets of chairs, corner chairs. Shield chair company mid century lounger mid and mod. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The chairs have normal wear for chairs of this period. Featuring leaf storage and a hidden extender, a turned baluster support with four outswept banded splayed legs, inlaid to base, with solid brass terminals on casters. Chair styles through history timeline timetoast timelines.
Federal mahogany carved shieldback side chair, salem, massachusetts, circa 1791, attributed to salem cabinetmaker jacob sanderson 17571810 with carving attributed to samuel mcintire 17571811, consisting of a crosshatched baskets of fruit with trailing vines at the top of the shield, and at its base an inlaid fan flanking neoclassical. Versions of this trademark were used until circa 1956. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The two armchairs have a matching shield back design and identical carvings featured on the side chairs. Hepplewhite chair shield back chairs thin, square, tapered leg feb 7, 1820.
Sofa and chair arms curve outward, seats have rounded fronts, and chair backs are usually shaped like ovals or shields. Although varying slightly in design and execution, the chairs are configured with impressive lemonshaped finials, posts turned with deep urns, and heavy sequences of incised lines. Shieldback chair definition is a hepplewhite chair that has a back whose short side posts support a shieldshaped framework. Shieldback chair definition of shieldback chair by. Their beautiful color and stunning shape allow them to fit in with most dining tables both formal and informal. The decorative splat and back frame feature graceful curves with a carved central shell motif. We have the best deals on shield back chairs so stop by and check us out first. These innovations endured and became markers of hepplewhites influence on furniture manufacture.
There are no pieces of furniture made by hepplewhite or his firm known to exist but he gave his name to a distinctive style of light, elegant furniture that was fashionable between. Lambert hitchcock may 28, 1795, cheshire, connecticut 1852 was an american furniture manufacturer, famous for designing and massproducing the hitchcock chair. Jefferson purchased two sets of shield back chairs from two different unidentified makers. It started with these antique lenoir shieldback dining chairs from creighton house antiques. The mystery that has surrounded this unique design within the history of furniture is still a mystery. Chairs, windsor tablet back, matched set of six new england early 19th century sold. Get the best deals on shield back chairs in antique chairs 19001950 when you shop the largest online selection at. There is more from where this stunning sofa came from think duncan phyfe cabinets, sofas, tables, chairs and so much more. The horizontal tie bar in the framing of a piece of furniture, such as the top of a chair back, or a stretcher rail. Shop shield back beech wood dining chair overstock 8551280.
Regency chair formal style dark, polished woods splayed legs harp back chairs. Take a closer look at these shield back dining arm chairs and tell us that they are not elegant many people have already chosen all of these designs and they are really satisfied. This hepplewhite shield back chair exemplifies the style. The four ribs radiate from a foliatecarved lunette. Vintage mahogany shield back dining room chairs youtube. These pieces are often considered to be classics that easily fit in with a variety of decorating styles. Unfollow antique shield back chairs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Heart shield back chairs carved polished mahogany chairs feature rosette and paterae carving on arms and. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage dining chairs. Available now is this gorgeous mid century chair with classic sculptural lines, tapered legs, and a jaw dropping profile.
His chair legs were plainer than those of his predecessors, fluted or reeded, tapering to a spade foot which at times thinned down to the spiderleg. A beautifully proportioned dining table is scaled to suit both period and modern housing. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a set of eight carved mahogany sheratonrevival shield back dining chairs, consisting of six side chairs and two armchairs, the backs with pierced splats. Much influenced by plate 2 of george hepplewhites the cabinetmaker and upholsterers guide, these chairs have delicate bead and petalcarved ribs, reeded legs terminating in spade feet, and a rounded bottom on the shield back. Check out the photos to get an idea of how pretty it is. While living in new york, jefferson purchased a set of shield back chairs with fine carved ornament on the ribs. He is regarded as having been one of the big three english furniture makers of the 18th century, along with thomas sheraton and thomas chippendale. Mahogany dining chairs shield back six 2 arm 4 side very sturdy. Seats have rounded fronts and chair backs are shaped like.
I was debating whether to take up the task of spray painting these chairs myself. The dining chair seats are shaped and upholstered in luxurious fabric for comfort. Shield back chairs for sale vintage antiques for sale. As depicted, the tablet ornamented with stenciled and hand painted decoration. Shield back chairs in antique chairs 1950now for sale ebay. Backs carved, arched top rail, openwork splats carved with feathers, bellflowers reeding, front legs fluted. In a sense, hepplewhite furniture has never gone out of style.
A classic design that has graced interiors since its inception in the 18th century, the hepplewhite chair is a sophisticated and streamlined style that characteristically displays an expansive shield for the back. They stand on splayed back legs and have moulded, tapered front legs with spade feet. Antique and vintage dining chairs collectors weekly. Mahogany oval dining table and heart shield back chairs.
Shieldback chair definition is a hepplewhite chair that has a back whose short side posts support a shield shaped framework. Thomasville hepplewhite duncan phyfe mahogany dining set. Hepplewhite style shield back open armchair, serpentine front, applied rosettes, reeded legs on leaf carved spade feet, with old brocade fabric, 36 high, 23 x 17. Like chippendale, hepplewhite lavished much of his genius upon the allimportant chair. The front legs are tapered, fluted and have a traditional spade foot. The shieldback chair see photo above is perhaps the bestknown of all hepplewhite styles. An absolutely beautiful set of shield back design chairs with very unusual and intricate carving design which is becoming very unusual and difficult to. They come from england and we date them to around 1960. In the late 1950s the company used a logo of a banner with the company name in a simple, sansserif type, over the shieldback of a chair with an m forming the back splat. The designs for these chairs were influenced by plate 5 of george hepplewhites the cabinetmaker and upholsterers guide. The set consists of two carvers and six dining chairs, each with hepplewhite design shield shaped backs and beautifully carved wheat sheaf decorative carvings. Rated 5 out of 5 by cynthia72 from classy dining room chair i needed four more chairs for a dining room table that seats 10 and these chairs are wonderful because they are small enough to fit in between my.
With its pierced rose crown and apron, as well as its shield back with trim waist, this classic hardwood accent chair is the epitome of feminine elegance. The cushion covers are offwhite velvet, zippered in back to remove for dry cleaning. A group of some thirty highly distinctive, slatback turned great chairs represent the single largest recognizable group of 17thcentury new england chairs. Hitchcock was the son of john lee hitchcock, an american revolutionary war veteran who was lost at sea in 1811. Get the best deals on shield back chairs in antique chairs 1950now when you shop the largest online selection at. Pieces have simple geometric shapes, usually curved or circular. Its odd that this was the exact kind of table and chairs i was looking for for my dining room in my 1901 victorian first formal dining room. Get the best deals on shield back chairs when you shop the largest online selection at.
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