19th Century Regency Twin Pillar Dining Table & Chairs, Set of 9

This is an elegant dining set comprising an antique Regency dining table with a set of eight Regency dining chairs, all dating from circa 1820. The table is of rectangular form with rounded corners and reeded edge. It is raised on stunning ring and baluster turned stems with rondel headed ribbed downswept legs and brass lion’s paw sabot and castors. The table has two original leaves which can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion. The table top is of beautiful flame mahogany and there is no mistaking the fine craftsmanship of this handsome dining table which is certain to become a treasured addition to your furniture collection, and a talking point with guests at meal times. The matching set of set of eight mahogany William IV barback dining chairs are circa 1830 in date. The set comprising six singles and two armchairs, with barbacks seats that have been reupholstered in a striking golden fabric with new double cone handspringing, and they are raised on semi reeded baluster front legs. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout and the finish and attention to detail on display are truly breathtaking. There is no mistaking the fine craftsmanship of this handsome dining set which is certain to become a treasured addition to your furniture collection, and a talking point with guests at meal times. The item is not CITES pursuant. Condition: In excellent condition the table having been beautifully cleaned and polished and the chairs reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 71 x Width 263 x Depth 132 – Fully Extended Height 71 x Width 145 x Depth 132 – With all leaves removed Height 85 x Width 48 x Depth 53 – Side Chairs Height 85 x Width 54 x Depth 57 – Armchairs Height 47 – Seat Height Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 8 foot, 7 inches x Depth 4 foot, 4 inches – Fully Extended Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 4 foot, 9 inches x Depth 4 foot, 4 inches – With all leaves removed Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches – Side Chairs Height 2 foot, 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 9 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches – Armchairs Height 1 foot, 6 inches – Seat Height Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton – 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as “best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed.” Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called “flame mahogany.” The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree.