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Regency Painted Armchair
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Regency Painted Armchair

19th century
Sold 19 July 2025 · William Carr Antiques
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A regency period open armchair, with fabulous dolphin scroll armrests. C.1820

In original cream paint with parcel gilt detail, raised on sabre legs, terminating in original cope’s brass castors.

Traditionally upholstered in a Titley and Marr Balmoral ‘Eau De Nil’ shade damask fabric, finished with a George Spencer trim. Stamped twice with makers name ‘I.HELE.’ to the underside.

Seat Height: 46cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Painted Armchair to the Regency era.

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SA1059227
Description
A regency period open armchair, with fabulous dolphin scroll armrests. C.1820
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In original cream paint with parcel gilt detail, raised on sabre legs, terminating in original cope’s brass castors.
William Carr Antiques

Traditionally upholstered in a Titley and Marr Balmoral ‘Eau De Nil’ shade damask fabric, finished with a George Spencer trim. Stamped twice with makers name ‘I.HELE.’ to the underside.

Seat Height: 46cm

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Regency Painted Armchair to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1059227
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Painted Armchair

Archive II A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View II
Archive III A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View III
Archive IV A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View IV
Archive V A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View V
Archive VI A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View VI
Archive VII A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View VIII
Archive IX A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View IX
Archive X A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery. View X
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A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery.
Regency Painted Armchair
Ref: SA1059227
A cream-painted and parcel-gilded Regency armchair featuring scroll arms, fluted tapered front legs with castors, and patterned damask upholstery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialBeech, Gilt, Silk Upholstery
  • ColourCream and Gold
  • MotifsScroll arms, Fluted legs, Parcel gilding, Brass castors
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

The Regency style flourished in Britain during the early 19th century, drawing heavy inspiration from classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian motifs, characterised by clean lines, symmetry, and restrained ornamentation.

Regency chairs were typically constructed from native hardwoods like beech or mahogany, often finished with painted surfaces, parcel-gilding, or faux-bamboo effects, and joined with traditional mortise and tenon construction.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period joinery such as hand-cut tenons, subtle signs of age in the painted or gilded finish, traditional stuffing materials in the upholstery, and characteristic neoclassical carved details like scroll arms and sabre legs.

This seating style can serve as a striking statement piece in a modern living space, pairing effectively with minimalist furniture to create a curated, eclectic contrast that highlights its historical craftsmanship.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to protect the delicate painted surface and original gilding, using only a soft, dry cloth for routine dusting.
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