What defines Regency period dining chairs?

Regency dining chairs, produced in Britain between approximately 1810 and 1830, are characterised by classical influence, refined proportions, turned front legs, and ornate relief carving such as acanthus leaf or anthemion motifs.

What materials were traditionally used in Regency dining chairs?

Primary timber was typically solid mahogany or rosewood, prized for its durability and rich figure, paired with traditional drop-in or stuffed seats upholstered in woven textiles, silk, or leather.

How can authentic Regency dining chairs be identified?

Authentic pieces display hand-carved detailing, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, subtle variations from hand-planed timber, and natural patination across the wood frame.

How can Regency dining chairs be styled in modern interiors?

These chairs pair effectively with contemporary dining tables to create historical contrast, or function as standalone accent seating in entryways, study corners, and bedrooms.

How should antique mahogany dining chairs be maintained?

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth, apply a high-quality beeswax paste annually following the grain, and position the furniture away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.

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3 Scottish Regency Dining Chairs

Name: 3 Scottish Regency Dining Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1019011
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today, these exceptional quality Regency Scottish Mahogany dining chairs.

Dating 1806 ish and all made in this Trafalgar manor.

Standing on turned front legs with these wonderful carved backs and center rails, having these drop in upholstered loose seats.

Newly reupholstered in this heavy quality Herringbone weave fabric. Seat Height 49cm

Original polish and patina its this rich mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

44cm (17.32")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated these Scottish Regency Dining Chairs to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1019011

Dealers Internal Reference

00762

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today, these exceptional quality Regency Scottish Mahogany dining chairs.

Dating 1806 ish and all made in this Trafalgar manor.

“

Standing on turned front legs with these wonderful carved backs and center rails, having these drop in upholstered loose seats.

Brookside Antiques

fig 1. Set of three Scottish Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, scrolled open backs, turned front legs, and pale green upholstered seats. — fig 1. 3 Scottish Regency Dining Chairs

Newly reupholstered in this heavy quality Herringbone weave fabric. Seat Height 49cm

Original polish and patina its this rich mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

fig 2. Set of three Scottish Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, scrolled open backs, turned front legs, and pale green upholstered seats. — fig 2. 3 Scottish Regency Dining Chairs

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. Set of three Scottish Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, scrolled open backs, turned front legs, and pale green upholstered seats. — fig 3. 3 Scottish Regency Dining Chairs

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. Set of three Scottish Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, scrolled open backs, turned front legs, and pale green upholstered seats. — fig 4. 3 Scottish Regency Dining Chairs

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. Set of three Scottish Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, scrolled open backs, turned front legs, and pale green upholstered seats. — fig 5. 3 Scottish Regency Dining Chairs

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. Set of three Scottish Regency mahogany dining chairs featuring carved crest rails, scrolled open backs, turned front legs, and pale green upholstered seats. — fig 6. 3 Scottish Regency Dining Chairs

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes.