This chair, part of a set of 20, was made for the State Dining Room by Thomas Chippendale in around 1771.

Its design represents the height of fashion in mid-late 18th century British dining furniture, with a mahogany frame decorated with neo-Classical carved ornaments such as acanthus leaves, fluting and bell flowers. The seat is upholstered in leather, often utilised on dining furniture for its durability and practical qualities.

An extra inch of wood has been added to each of the back legs, possibly to give extra height to suit a new table in the 19th century.