US$3,481.27 This is an impressive set of eight Vintage high back oak dining chairs of Carolean design and dating from the second half of the 20th Century. Comprising six side chairs and two armchairs, retailed by Merryweather & Son, of Holloway, London and bearing their brass plaque. The chairs are made of solid oak and have been masterfully hand carved with barley twist columns, crowns, putti and ornamental scrolls. They have caned backs and seats and stand on moulded scroll legs with carved H pattern stretchers. They have fabulous colour and patina and are in superb condition. Add a touch of class to your home with this exceptional set of vintage oak dining chairs. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 124 x Width 66 x Depth 70 - Armchair Height 117 x Width 50 x Depth 57 - Chair Dimensions in inches: Height 4 feet, 1 inch x Width 2 feet, 2 inches x Depth 2 feet, 4 inches - Armchair Height 3 feet, 10 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches - Chair Carolean style also known as Restoration style, (from the Latin Carolus (Charles), refers to the decorative arts popular in England from the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 to the late 1680s after Charles II (reigned 1660–1685). The return of the king and his court from exile on the Continent led to the replacement of the Puritan severity of the Cromwellian style with a taste for magnificence and opulence and to the introduction of Dutch and French artistic influences. These are evident in furniture in the use of floral marquetry, walnut instead of oak, twisted turned supports and legs, exotic veneers, cane seats and backs on chairs, sumptuous tapestry and velvet upholstery and...