Set of Six English Mahogany Klismos Hoof-Foot Dining Chairs

first half 19th century, mahogany veneer, mahogany secondary, curved and scrolled crest rail, book-matched frieze over a figured mahogany curved back splat, angled and down-swept stiles, smoky-blue velvet upholstered cushions, figured mahogany veneer seat rails, front zoomorphic legs with hairy carved knees and hoof foot, rear tapered legs with down-swept foot.
32.5 x 20 x 18 in.; Seat height 19 in.
A handsome set with well executed details and carved legs in usable condition.
From the Families of Davis Richardson of California and Stewart Munroe of Michigan and Maryland
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Restoration throughout including later upholstered seats, several joints reset, later glue blocks; one chair with break and repair to front left leg at seat rail; some secondary wood insect damage; several hoof tips reset.