Collection: Antique Dining Chairs
A specialist collection of antique dining chairs personally sourced and hand-picked by three generations of the Hawkins family since 1960. Browse sets of Georgian mahogany Chippendale and Hepplewhite style dining chairs, Victorian carved walnut salon chairs, and French giltwood fauteuils — each set and individual chair individually selected from our Barry, South Wales showroom. Every antique dining chair for sale in our collection is personally sourced and comes with free UK mainland delivery. Our stock includes antique dining chairs for sale in sets of four, six, eight and larger, alongside individual examples and matching carvers.
Antique dining chairs offer a quality of construction and material that modern equivalents simply cannot match — crafted from Cuban mahogany, walnut, and fruitwoods no longer commercially available, and built by hand to standards that mass production has never approached. A set of Georgian mahogany Hepplewhite shield-back chairs, with their original drop-in seats and characteristic tapered legs, represents English cabinetmaking at its most refined. A set of Victorian carved walnut balloon-back chairs brings a different character — richer, more robust, the carving crisp and deeply modelled.
Sets of six or eight antique dining chairs for sale in consistent condition are considerably rarer than single examples — and significantly more valuable. When we find a matched set, we describe it carefully: the number of chairs, the consistency of condition across the set, the upholstery, and any variation between examples. We also carry pairs and individual carvers that complement larger sets.
If you are looking to buy antique dining chairs in the UK, you are purchasing directly from specialists. We describe condition accurately — frame integrity, seat condition, and any restoration clearly stated. White-glove delivery is included to the UK mainland. We actively source antique dining chairs for sale on behalf of clients — tell us the number, period, and style you need and we will search on your behalf.
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Set Of Six Antique Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Set Of Six Antique Walnut Balloon Back Dining Chairs
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- £1,450.00 GBP
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- £1,450.00 GBP
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Set of Ten Regency Style Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs With Leather Seats
Set of Ten Regency Style Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs With Leather Seats
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- £1,450.00 GBP
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- £1,450.00 GBP
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Large Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table with Ten Upholstered Chairs
Large Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table with Ten Upholstered Chairs
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- £3,250.00 GBP
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- £3,250.00 GBP
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Set of 8 Mid-20th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs by Rackstraw
Set of 8 Mid-20th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs by Rackstraw
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- £1,200.00 GBP
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- £1,200.00 GBP
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Why Collectors Choose Hawkins Antiques
Established 1960
Over 60 years of specialist antique furniture trading.
Three Generations
Family-run expertise passed down through three generations.
Hand Selected Inventory
Every piece personally sourced, inspected and honestly described.
Free UK Mainland Delivery
Free UK mainland delivery. Worldwide shipping available.
7,000 sq ft Showroom
Over 7,000 sq ft of British and French antique furniture.
Recently Sold Through Hawkins Antiques
Hundreds Of Pieces Sold During The Last 12 Months
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We actively source antique furniture throughout the UK and Europe on behalf of collectors, interior designers and private clients.
Trusted by collectors, interior designers and private buyers since 1960.
Frequently Asked Questions About Antique Furniture
What types of antique furniture do you sell?
We specialise in British and French antique furniture including sideboards, display cabinets, dining tables, bookcases, desks, wardrobes, mirrors, seating and decorative pieces dating from the Georgian period through to the early twentieth century.
Do you offer delivery throughout the UK?
Yes. Every item includes free UK mainland delivery. All pieces are professionally wrapped, insured and delivered by experienced furniture couriers.
Can antique furniture be used every day?
Absolutely. Much antique furniture was originally built for daily use and remains remarkably durable today. Properly maintained Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture can continue to serve households for generations.
How do I know antique furniture is genuine?
Every piece we sell is carefully inspected and researched. Where known, maker attributions, provenance and restoration history are clearly stated. Any repairs or alterations are honestly disclosed within our descriptions.
Do you source antique furniture for clients?
Yes. If you cannot find the right piece within our current collection, we can source antique furniture on your behalf through our network of auction houses, private collections, trade contacts and antique fairs throughout the UK and Europe.
Can I visit your showroom?
Yes. Our Barry showroom houses over 7,000 square feet of antique furniture. Visits are welcome by appointment and allow you to inspect pieces before purchase.
What periods of antique furniture do you specialise in?
Our stock primarily focuses on Georgian, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and French period furniture, with particular strength in mahogany, rosewood, walnut, kingwood, satinwood and ormolu-mounted pieces.
Why buy from Hawkins Antiques?
Established in 1960, Hawkins Antiques is a third-generation family business specialising exclusively in antique furniture. Every piece is personally selected, professionally photographed, honestly described and backed by decades of expertise.