Carved Mahogany Chairs
Buy the best carved mahogany chairs selected and recommended by interior designers. By Chloe Hughes.
With their elaborate wood carvings and intricate lines carved mahogany chairs are extremely decorative and style-laden pieces. If you're an aficionado of old-time furniture, they are definitively something to consider. In the selection below you'll find an impressive range.
High Back Mahogany Chair
$341.99 $513
This vintage mahogany chair has a heavily embellished Renaissance style to it. It features intricately hand- carved forms on a solid mahogany wood. This piece has a fixed back with a brown/ walnut distressed finish.
High Back Mahogany Chair
Design Toscano
$341.99 $513
Description
This vintage mahogany chair has a heavily embellished Renaissance style to it. It features intricately hand- carved forms on a solid mahogany wood. This piece has a fixed back with a brown/ walnut distressed finish.
Designer Advice
A stunning piece for a traditional space. Bring a piece of history right to your home by using these in key areas such as the dining room, living room, or in the hallway. If used in the dining area, we recommend placing them on both ends of a long rectangular table, combined with wooden benches on the sides to recreate that historical Renaissance flair.
Turned Antique Chair
$592.82 $796.86
Carved antique chairs fitting regal castle aesthetics. An ornate beauty with elaborate wooden carvings all around the back and base. A multi-colored coat of arms in a jacquard tapestry is a focal point of the composition.
Turned Antique Chair
Design Toscano
$592.82 $796.86
Description
Carved antique chairs fitting regal castle aesthetics. An ornate beauty with elaborate wooden carvings all around the back and base. A multi-colored coat of arms in a jacquard tapestry is a focal point of the composition.
Designer Advice
A statement piece that will add more authority and status to your formal den or study. We recommend using this as your working chair in your home office, paired with a stately executive table with baluster legs and bun feet. Place a red Persian carpet underneath and a wrought iron candelabra-style chandelier on top to complete the look.
Corner Mahogany Chair
A set of vintage mahogany chairs with a unique look. Solid quality mahogany wooden leaves and scrollwork feature at the back and legs of the piece. Complementing the antique look is a distress finish applied by hand.
Corner Mahogany Chair
Design Toscano
Description
A set of vintage mahogany chairs with a unique look. Solid quality mahogany wooden leaves and scrollwork feature at the back and legs of the piece. Complementing the antique look is a distress finish applied by hand.
Designer Advice
This piece would work perfectly with a round side table with the same cabriole leg style and dark brown wood finish. For added comfort, we recommend placing a small throw pillow at the back. Opt for one with a creamy gold color with subtle floral prints for a coordinated look or a dark green or red fabric for a classic contrast.
Carved Mahogany Chairs
Buying Guide
Chloe Hughes
Interior Design Expert
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
Mahogany is not a type of tree, but rather a species of trees that carry many common traits. Most grow to spectacular heights and have a unique pinkish color. As a tree ages, the pink evolves into a deep reddish-brown tint. Another trait of the mahogany species is the lack of know holes. Because of the long even grain, the rich color and the strength of the wood, mahogany is considered one of the most sought after timber for making furniture.
Often handmade, carved mahogany chairs are majestic in style and rich in form and color. Mahogany is simple to sand and very workable with saws and lathes. Perhaps this is why intricate designs are found in the legs and backs of these classic chairs.
- Period - Carved mahogany chairs were first built in the 17th century. Royalty was quick to hire craftsmen in producing mahogany furniture because of its uniqueness from other woods. The hardwood is considered timeless for its unshakable strength and ability to hold its value. Period and traditional styles are popular for using mahogany. Replicas such as Rococo, Gothic, Queen Anne, and Victorian styles have their own unique ornate qualities.
- Traditional - Traditional mahogany chairs do not hold as many detailed carvings as period furniture., The time period is not intended to be mimicked, but there is plenty of carved designs and curves to highlight the flawless construction. Cabriole legs and back top cresting that surround grand upholstered padded back and seat, mahogany creates a rich traditional look.
- Contemporary - Slatted high backs and a soft microfiber seat make a simple and sophisticated statement to an oblong dining room table. While ornate designs are absent, the perfect craftsmanship lets you know that this is a handmade quality group of chairs.
- Modern - Mahogany does not take a back seat to modern decor when a striking X makes up the back and tips of back topped with iron hardware. The carved X is fitted into a perfect notch and the legs are sanded to round corners all the way around. Leatherette seats further a modern touch. The touch of iron allows other styles, such as urban industrial, to also use mahogany.
Mahogany is a unique hardwood that needs care. Its timeless beauty will last for decades if treated fairly. Polish with an oil finish weekly and wipe off any access with a lint-free cloth. Care should taken not to allow water or any type of liquid to come into contact with this fine wood. If a nick or scrape occurs, dab the area with a Q-tip dipped in iodine. The color will absorb into the damaged part and hide the irregularity. If the finish on your carved mahogany chairs begins to wear, it is recommended to seek an expert craftsman to restore your pieces so they may continue to be gorgeous for many more years.