R.J. Horner Expandable Dining Table & 8 Matching Chairs

Maker: R.J. Horner & Co. (New York, 1886–1915)
Date: Circa 1900
Medium: Heavily Carved Oak
Dimensions:
Table: 29 1/2″ H x 56″ D x 75″ W (unextended);
Arm Chairs: 43 1/2″ H x 24″ D x 26″ W;
Side Chairs: 43″ H x 21″ D x 20″ W

This exceptional dining suite represents the pinnacle of American Gilded Age craftsmanship, originating from the renowned New York workshops of R.J. Horner & Co. Executed in solid oak with its original finish beautifully preserved, the set features an expandable dining table accompanied by eight matching chairs—comprising two commanding armchairs and six side chairs. Each piece is a masterclass in the American Renaissance Revival style that made Horner a household name among Manhattan’s elite, characterized by deep, muscular carvings and a robust architectural presence.

The table serves as a magnificent centerpiece, boasting the intricate figural and foliate carvings synonymous with Horner’s most prestigious commissions. Supported by a heavily carved base that maintains its structural integrity even when fully extended with the three included leaves, the suite offers a rare combination of historical grandeur and practical versatility. The accompanying seating, with its towering 43-inch backs and meticulously detailed frames, ensures that this set remains a definitive statement of turn-of-the-century luxury, perfect for a grand formal dining room.