{"product_id":"hepplewhite-shield-back-carver-armchair-gilt-bronze-crest-toile-jacquard","title":"Hepplewhite Shield-Back Carver Armchair with Gilt Bronze Crest \u0026 Toile Jacquard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a moment when a dining chair stops being furniture and becomes a statement of intent — this is that chair. The shield-shaped back, tapered and contoured with the authority of late 18th-century English cabinetmaking, frames a toile jacquard panel in warm stone and sepia tones, depicting pastoral landscape scenes in the manner of fine European printed textiles. At its crest sits a hand-applied gilt bronze floral mount — a basket of fruit and flowers cast in sharp relief — that marks the top of the chair like a heraldic device. It is a carver's chair in every sense: built for the head of the table, proportioned for presence, and detailed for those who notice what others overlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is crafted from solid mahogany with a French-polished finish that deepens to a rich, warm tone under candlelight. The four turned and tapered legs carry the visual vocabulary of Hepplewhite's 1788 \u003cem\u003eCabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e — each leg fluted along its upper column and tapering cleanly to a pad foot. The seat is over-upholstered in a champagne-toned velvet, finished with antique-gold nailhead trim that defines the seat perimeter with quiet precision. The back panel is independently upholstered in a Jacquard-woven fabric combining acanthus scrollwork with toile de Jouy landscape vignettes. The gilt bronze crest mount at the top of the shield is cast and hand-finished, not a pressed or stamped ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 75 cm \/ Depth: 60 cm \/ Height: 113 cm\u003cbr\u003eThis carver armchair is designed for head-of-table placement in a formal dining room. The seat height and arm proportions allow comfortable seating for extended dinners, and the chair pairs naturally with matching Hepplewhite-style side chairs to complete a full dining ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chair bearing the Brass \u0026amp; Wood name is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in the classical European furniture tradition. The joinery, upholstery, and gilded metalwork are completed by hand, producing a piece that rewards close inspection. The French polish is applied in multiple coats, hand-rubbed between each layer to achieve the characteristic depth and clarity of 18th-century English cabinet finishes. Customization of fabric, finish, and gilt color is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this chair made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is solid mahogany with a French-polished finish. Upholstery combines a jacquard-woven toile fabric on the back and champagne velvet on the seat, with antique-gold nailhead trim. The crest mount is hand-cast gilt bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly only — typically the arms may be secured on arrival, but no specialist tools or expertise are needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the fabric or finish be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers fabric, finish, and metal hardware customization. Contact our team to discuss options for your dining room project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68413610983675,"sku":"ROOMCH0321","price":12200.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/hepplewhite-shield-back-carver-armchair-gilt-bronze-crest-toile-jacquard-front-view.png?v=1793240177","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-uk\/products\/hepplewhite-shield-back-carver-armchair-gilt-bronze-crest-toile-jacquard","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}