This is a fantastic Vintage Victorian style dining set of dining table complete with fourteen balloon back dining chairs. This flame mahogany dining table has three leaves which measure approximately 60 cm each and they can be added or removed as required to suit the occasion by a special winding mechanism. It stands on five elegantly carved and reeded legs for extra stability and they terminate in elegant brass cap castors. The fabulous set of balloon back chairs comprises twelve side chairs and two armchairs, all of which feature an attractive balloon back design with hand carved decoration and 'stuff over' seats that are upholstered in the finest damask fabric. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 76 x Width 430 x Depth 128 - Table when fully extended Height 76 x Width 248 x Depth 128 - Table when completely closed Height 94 x Width 52 x Depth 53 - 12 chairs Height 95 x Width 58 x Depth 57 - 2 Armchairs Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 6 inches x Width 14 feet, 1 inch x Depth 4 feet, 2 inches - Table when fully extended Height 2 feet, 6 inches x Width 8 feet, 2 inches x Depth 4 feet, 2 inches - Table when completely closed Height 3 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 9 inches - 12 chairs Height 3 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches - 2 Armchairs Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works up easily, has a beautiful figure and polishes so well that it is an ornament to any room in which it may be placed." Matching his words to his work, Sheraton designed much mahogany furniture. The qualities that impressed Sheraton are particularly evident in a distinctive pattern of wood called "flame mahogany." The flame figure in the wood is revealed by slicing through the face of the branch at the point where it joins another element of the tree. Winding Mechanism for extending tables A man by the name of Samuel Hawkins applied for a patent on a screw expander on June 6th, 1861. Presumably, Mr. Hawkins either died or retired because his business was taken over by a young machinist named Joseph Fitter in 1864. Joseph Fitter operated a machinist shop where he produced winding mechanisms for extending tables as well as screw expanders for piano stools and other applications at 210 Cheapside, Birmingham England by the name of Britannia Works. Our reference: 06265c Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.