• A pair of Federal Period Mahogany Saber-Leg Side Chairs, c. 1820 from Pearl City Antiques, featuring elegantly curved backs with carved decorative details and light tan upholstered seats, are displayed side by side against a white background. These antique mahogany chairs exemplify the timeless sophistication of early American furniture design.
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  • A pair of Federal Period Mahogany Saber-Leg Side Chairs, c. 1820 by Pearl City Antiques—featuring graceful curved legs and yellow upholstered seats reminiscent of early American design—are positioned side by side on a wooden floor near a decorative rug and a light-colored wall.
  • A Pair of Federal Period Mahogany Saber-Leg Side Chairs, c. 1820 by Pearl City Antiques, featuring elegant curved backs and light tan patterned upholstered seats, are displayed on a wooden floor beside a rug with a decorative border, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship of early American furniture.
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  • A Pair Federal Period Mahogany Saber-Leg Side Chairs, c. 1820 from Pearl City Antiques are shown on a wooden floor near a patterned rug. These chairs feature curved backrests with carved detailing characteristic of Federal period design and have padded seats upholstered in light yellow fabric with a subtle floral pattern.
  • A pair of Federal Period mahogany saber-leg side chairs, c. 1820, from Pearl City Antiques, featuring curved backrests and cushioned seats upholstered in light fabric with a subtle floral pattern, are shown placed on a wood floor.
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Pearl City Antiques

Pair Federal Period Mahogany Saber-Leg Side Chairs, c. 1820

Pair Federal Period Mahogany Saber-Leg Side Chairs, c. 1820

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Details at a Glance

Date
c. 1820
Material
Mahogany
Dimensions
31h x 17w x 18d seat height 19 inches
Condition
Restored and reupholstered. Scattered scratches, dents, finish variation, veneer irregularities, visible join lines and old repairs. Later upholstery is usable with light staining, discoloration and wear.
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This elegant pair of American Federal-period side chairs dates to circa 1820, when classical forms and refined proportions were shaping the finest furnishings of the young republic. Their tall, gently curved backs and sweeping saber legs give the chairs a graceful silhouette with a strong sense of movement. Equally appealing at a dining table, beside a writing desk, or as occasional seating, they bring early American character into a modern home without feeling overly formal.

Crafted in mahogany and richly figured mahogany veneer, each chair features a broad tablet crest above a shaped central splat with lyre- or urn-like contours. The continuous curved stiles flow neatly into the seat rails, while the saber-form front and rear legs create the poised profile associated with the late Federal and early Classical periods. Both chairs have been restored and reupholstered at some point in a warm cream-and-gold fabric patterned with small stylized floral motifs.

The chairs are in nice antique condition following an earlier restoration, with expected signs of age and use including scattered scratches, small dents, finish variation, minor veneer irregularities, visible join lines, and evidence of old repairs. The later upholstery remains usable but shows light staining, discoloration, and general wear. Their warm patina, handsome figuring, and comfortable upholstered seats make this a beautiful and practical pair with more than two centuries of history. 31h x 17w x 18d seat height 19

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